Over the next few blog entries, we’re considering many different calming agents that can be used to help pets relax. An elemental start with calcium and magnesium.
Calcium and magnesium are excellent natural calmers. Use a ratio of 1:1, such as 80 mg Ca + 80 mg Mg Citrate. Use this dose two or three times a day for a 45-lb dog. If your pet is calcium or magnesium deficient, it can take a week or more of supplements before your pet is calmer and less restless.
Some pets should not have calcium and magnesium supplements.
Don’t give calcium and magnesium supplements to large-breed pets that are not fully grown. These supplements can encourage bone growth that outpaces muscle growth and increase the tendency to develop abnormal hips and joints.
Don’t give calcium and magnesium supplements to pets with bladder stones. We usually find calcium stones in pets that have acidic urine, Cushing’s disease, hyperparathyroidism, & cancer. We usually find Magnesium stones in pets that have alkaline urine or females with urinary tract infections. The dog breeds most likely to form stones (calcium or magnesium): Miniature Schnauzer, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Bichon Frise, & Yorkshire Terrier.
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