The Determinants of Calcium Deficiency

Calcium is the most important mineral needed by dogs. But dogs have enough calcium in their body to keep them well. However, they get insufficient calcium from the food they eat which includes canned and home-prepared food because these types of foods do not have sufficient calcium. In this case, good nutrition is essential to track your dog’s calcium needs. When you say good nutrition, it has to be natural, one of the reasons why BARF and RMB have been prevalently used nowadays. BARF, otherwise known as Biologically Appropriate Raw Food. BARF also consists of Bones and Raw Food while RMB on the other hand consists of Raw Meaty Bones. The best sources of these types of foods are bones from chicken because they are small enough for dogs to chew and swallow in whole. Large dogs, on the other hand, can eat bones from beef, lamb and turkey.

Certain signs that your dog lacks calcium or is suffering from a calcium deficiency include the following: broken bones, problems on skin or coat, splayed feet, weak ligaments and tendons, severe pain on legs, feet, hips and heart, lethargy, diarrhea, kidney problems and more.

However, BARF and RMB will take all your worries away along with necessary natural and organic supplements.