Dr.Goel’s Me & My CALCIUM

What is calcium?

Calcium is an important mineral for maintaining many bodily functions in dogs. It forms an important part of the teeth and bones and helps in their proper growth. It helps in muscle contraction and carries out many other metabolisms at the cellular level.

Which foods are good sources of calcium for dogs?

Foods that contain a good amount of calcium are:

• Broccoli
• Kale
• Egg
• Meat
• Ground bone

What’s ground bone?

It is a tasty powdered form of bone. This is a good source of all the major nutrients importantly calcium. Natural non-food sources of calcium like limestone can also be provided to your dog. These are the common calcium supplements easily available.

Can pets consume milk?

Milk may be a good source of calcium for us but it isn’t such a healthy choice for our dogs. The reason behind this is lactose intolerance which is common in many dogs. This condition can cause gastrointestinal disturbances with gas accumulation thus causing bloat in dogs when fed milk. Younger puppies have those enzymes that can digest lactose present in milk, but they lose them once they age. Hence, feeding milk to puppies is considered ‘ok’ for a short period of time. But, it is advisable not to feed them with excess milk even when they are young.

Does my dog need more calcium?

As with many nutrients, an excessive amount is as harmful as insufficient. Balance is vital. In extreme cases, calcium deficiency in dogs can cause:

• Poor growth
• Weakness or lethargy
• Muscle tremors or twitching
• Bone and joint problems
• Stress fractures
• Convulsions

Studies show that enormous and giant breeds need specific levels of calcium at certain life stages. Factors like breed, sex, age, stage of life, and all other factors may influence the required levels of calcium for maintaining proper calcium-phosphorus balance and other major minerals. Working out precisely to know the right levels of calcium for your dog keeping in mind the above is truly important.

Can I give my dog an excess amount of calcium?

Too much calcium can cause your dog to develop problems like kidney stones. It may lead to problems like hip dysplasia, osteochondrosis, and hypertrophic osteodystrophy in adult dogs that are fed with excess calcium at a young age.

How much calcium do puppies need?

Calcium is a crucial nutrient for growth and development, so puppies often need quite a good amount of calcium than adult dogs. However, it’s best to avoid giving calcium supplements to a growing puppy. Why? Because puppy foods already contain high levels of calcium. Giving, even more, can add up to an excessive amount.

Is too much calcium harmful to puppies?

Yes, because it affects bone growth and development and may leave your dog with bone density problems. Excess amounts of calcium can affect the absorption of other important minerals like zinc debilitating the condition.

But with a tails.com blend, you can be certain that your dog is getting the right balance of calcium. That’s because we compute the correct level of calcium for puppies considering their age, weight, breed, and other relatable characteristics. The level can be adjusted with the increasing age and body size of the pet animal.

Should I give my dog calcium supplements?

If your dog eats a healthy nutritious diet, there’s probably no need to add any calcium supplements to their routine. Considering a few exceptions like:

Pregnancy – if your dog is pregnant with an outnumbered litter size, she may require more calcium for better uterine contractions and intrauterine fetal movements.

Calcium deficiency – if your dog shows bone or teeth deformities like weak, easily broken, soft, fractured, etc., calcium supplementation is often an honest thanks to redress the balance.

Are there any side effects?

Me and my pet supplements are prepared from 100 % natural ingredients. They are safe and effective with no known side effects.

Are there any risk factors for this product?

Do not continue using the Me & My Vitality pet supplement if your pets are allergic to it. They are safe to be used with mild caution in pregnant and lactating animals. Not suitable for lactose intolrence paitient.

Granules Contains :

Each 10 gm contains :

Phosphate of Lime 1000mcg

Phosphate of Iron 1000mcg

Lactose base

Recommended in :

It helps in normal growth and building strength to bones and teeth. It also improves appetite, facilitates good digestion and helps in assimilation of calcium in the body thus helping to build the body in very way possible.