Many first-time poodle owners have questions, do poodles need calcium supplements? For humans, we all know that appropriate calcium supplementation is good for health, and actually, it is the same for dogs. Proper calcium supplementation can help dogs grow healthier. So, how long should poodles be supplemented with calcium? Do they need calcium supplements continuously? Here I tell everyone that calcium supplementation for dogs needs to be ongoing because dogs' bodies, like human bodies, have metabolism, and supplementing calcium just once is definitely not enough. Today, let's talk about methods of supplementing calcium for poodles.

During the maintenance of poodles, many owners simply feed their dogs only dog food, with no other food in their diet. Actually, this is very unfavorable for the dog's growth. Because the nutritional content of dog food itself is relatively single, and the calcium content is especially low, some dog foods can even be said to contain no calcium at all. Therefore, when feeding dogs regularly, you should pay attention to dietary variety. Besides feeding dog food on time every day, you can also buy some food high in calcium such as dried shrimp and large bones, to make nutritious meals for poodles.

However, supplementing calcium to poodles through dietary means is relatively troublesome, and one downside is that the effect is slow. Moreover, poodles generally have poor gastrointestinal absorption function, and the calcium nutrients in food may be wasted. Therefore, dog owners should not rely solely on food to supplement their dog's calcium, and it is recommended that pet owners consistently feed poodles a proper amount of calcium and vitamin supplements. Reasonable diet pairing should not be ignored either. Poor food intake affects physical development and health, and it also greatly affects the dog's mood.

Additionally, when the weather is good, it is a good idea to take poodles outdoors for appropriate exercise and sun exposure, which can promote the synthesis of vitamin D. However, sun exposure should not be too long, about half an hour to one hour is just right.