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What medicine for a calcium-deficient female dog with convulsions?
Severe deficiency needs IV calcium per vet advice. If not urgent, use a pet calcium oral liquid. Feed calcium-rich foods like crucian carp soup and goat milk, and give sunlight to aid absorption.
My dog suddenly has weak hind legs with no injury
Sudden hind-leg weakness may be trauma (spine/bone), age-related degeneration, calcium deficiency, or rarely nerve disease. Check for wounds/swelling; see a vet for cause-based treatment.
Dog convulsing, can’t move, no response to name
Convulsions with immobility may be poisoning, distemper, epilepsy, or calcium deficiency. Distemper shows runny nose, poor appetite; epilepsy also convulses; low calcium too. See a vet promptly for the cause.
My dog keeps trembling, fur a bit matted, won’t eat kibble but eats treats
Trembling can be from cold (move to warmth), calcium deficiency (weak legs, cramps - get checked and supplement), or pain from illness (see a vet if other signs).
My dog barked once, then became listless and walked unsteadily but could still eat
Sudden listlessness and unsteady walking may be from a puncture or injury to the limbs. Check the paws and joints; if not serious, treat at home. Calcium deficiency is another possible cause.
What happens when an old dog lacks calcium?
Calcium deficiency in senior dogs weakens bones and joints, lowers immunity and slows digestion, causing pain, easy infection and poor nutrition.
Why is my dog phosphorus-deficient?
Low phosphorus comes from too little phosphorus in the diet or from over-supplementing calcium, which disrupts phosphorus, magnesium and zinc use. Feed balanced food; quality kibble rarely causes deficiency.
My dog’s hind legs are weak and it is trembling.
Weak trembling hind legs may be severe calcium deficiency from a single diet, or osteoporosis/arthritis in seniors, or a single-leg injury. Check for wounds; see a vet if not simple.
My dog’s knee troubles it; after lying down or playing in snow it limps, and today its eye area is red and swollen.
Limping after rest or snow play suggests calcium deficiency or joint problems; have a vet check. The eye redness needs evaluation too.
What Should You Watch in a Dog’s Late Pregnancy?
Late pregnancy needs fresh nutritious food with calcium to prevent post-birth deficiency, no strenuous exercise, and warmth. Before labor, prepare a whelping box and supplies like gloves, clean scissors, and alcohol.