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09-02-2010, 05:47 PM | #1 |
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| Has anyone used Calcium Carbonate powder for their dog? "Hi" My 12 year old Shih Tzu has recently been diagonised with Kidney Failure. She's on med's from the vet & Sub Q fluids here at home every other day. I know to feed her a low Phospherous & low Protein diet. A very kind member of another forum told me to add Calcium Carbonate powder to her food. She suggested I get this from NOW Food off the internet which I did. I don't think it's made specifically for dogs but dogs can use it. My Shih Tzu weighs 11 lbs and the Supplement Facts on the container say: Amount per Serving: 1.2 g (1,200 mg) Serving Size: 1 Level Teaspoon Which isn't much of a help cause it doesn't list anything else like weight of person/dog to amount of dosage. I don't want to over dose or under dose her. Thanks for any help you can give me. I've attached a pic of my Gracie.
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09-02-2010, 06:26 PM | #2 |
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| I would not add any supplement that could alter the calcium to phosphorus ratio without checking with your vet, especially with a dog in kidney failure. IMO, advice given over the internet or stories about personal experiences should never replace a veterinary opinion. |
09-02-2010, 07:11 PM | #3 | |
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You can use calcium carbonate for a dog - I have done this approach in the past, although I used tablets. However, I am not going to dose it for you, because that should be done by a professional and take your whole diet into account. Your dog is cute!
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09-03-2010, 06:14 AM | #4 | |
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__________________ Rudy, Zoey & Buster's mom (Dawn) Rest In Peace my precious Gracie girl & Lucky buddie Dogster:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/382659 & http://www.dogster.com/dogs/497315 | |
09-03-2010, 06:22 AM | #5 | |
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Thank You also for the comment that my dog is cute. We love her dearly and I too think she's a sweetheart.
__________________ Rudy, Zoey & Buster's mom (Dawn) Rest In Peace my precious Gracie girl & Lucky buddie Dogster:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/382659 & http://www.dogster.com/dogs/497315 Last edited by Rudys Mom; 09-03-2010 at 06:24 AM. | |
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