Calcium Nutrient Guide for Dogs - Printable PDF

Calcium Nutrient Guide for Dogs

Is your homemade or raw diet covering calcium? This 9-page guide walks you through it, from how much calcium your dog needs to which foods actually deliver it, and why the calcium to phosphorus ratio matters just as much as the total.

WHAT IS INSIDE (9 pages, US Letter 8.5 x 11 printable PDF):

• Calcium basics: what it is, why it matters, and why boneless meat comes up short fast
• How much calcium your dog needs, by calories, with a simple table for adult and large-breed puppy ranges
• Calcium and phosphorus: why the 1:1 to 2:1 ratio matters, and what meat alone looks like
• Too little vs. too much: signs of a shortfall, and why excess is the bigger risk for growing large-breed puppies
• Where home feeders get calcium: edible bone, eggshell powder, supplements, dairy, canned fish, and greens
• Calcium foods ranked most to least, with mg per 100 g and per 100 kcal
• Full chart: every AAFCO-required vitamin and mineral in 7 real foods (sardines, kale, jack mackerel, plain yogurt, whole egg, ground beef, chicken thigh), sourced from USDA FoodData Central

WHAT YOU GET:

• 9-page PDF, US Letter 8.5 x 11, print at home
• 9 PNG images, one per page, for your phone, so you can check the chart at the store or the vet

This is the second guide in the Lazy Dog Mom Nutrient Series, covering all 37 AAFCO-required nutrients for dogs. Collect them one at a time, or wait for the full bundle.

Educational only, not a substitute for your veterinarian. Please consult your vet for questions about your own dog.