Symptoms of excessive calcium supplementation in dogs

Short-term excessive calcium supplementation in dogs can burden the intestine, causing constipation, anorexia, and indigestion. If calcium is supplemented excessively for a long time, it can cause hypercalciuria, increase the chance of urinary system stones, and lead to calcification of the dog's bones. The bones become fragile and prone to fractures, and high blood calcium levels can also affect internal organ function. Therefore, do not blindly feed nutrients to your dog; instead, regulate its diet reasonably based on its daily eating habits.

Symptoms of short-term excessive calcium supplementation in dogs

After excessive calcium supplementation, excess calcium will mostly be excreted through feces, mainly increasing the burden on the dog's gastrointestinal tract. Apart from minor symptoms such as constipation, anorexia, and indigestion in a few dogs, there are generally no more severe reactions.

Symptoms of long-term excessive calcium supplementation in dogs
Causing long-term hypercalciuria, increasing the chance of urinary system stones.
Leading to premature calcification of cartilage and early closure of the fontanelle, resulting in craniosynostosis and limiting the dog's brain development.
Early calcification of the bones, leading to premature closure of the growth plates, affecting the development of long bones, and limiting final height.
Excessive calcium content in bones makes the bones fragile and prone to fractures.
Affecting the dog's appetite, thereby affecting intestinal absorption of other nutrients.
Excess calcium in the intestine inhibits the absorption of iron, zinc, and other divalent ions, causing secondary zinc and iron deficiency, and leading to symptoms such as decreased immunity, anorexia, slow growth, anemia, and fatigue.
High blood calcium levels cause calcium deposits in internal organs or tissues. If deposited around the cornea, it will affect vision; if deposited on heart valves, it will affect heart function; and if deposited in blood vessel walls, it will exacerbate vascular hardening.