Labrador retrievers start to lose their teeth when they are 3 to 6 months old. If the calcium needs of Labrador retrievers during the tooth replacement period are not met, the dog’s deciduous teeth have not yet fallen out and the permanent teeth have grown. This will cause the dog to have double rows of teeth. Labrador dogs’ double rows of teeth will easily accumulate dirt. Over time, it will lead to dental calculus and bad breath. Bacteria can easily breed in the mouth, affecting the dog’s oral health.
The most intuitive manifestations of calcium deficiency in adult Labrador dogs are generally irritability, hot flashes, easy fractures, and laziness in running. Loss of appetite is also one of the symptoms of calcium deficiency in Labrador dogs. They don’t like to eat and have no fever. If your Labrador dog’s appetite decreases and eats less and less, you must consider whether it is calcium deficient.
If the Labrador is severely deficient in calcium, the dog will have skeletal hypoplasia, rib valgus, hip dysplasia and other symptoms. The hip joint will be unstable, which will cause the Labrador to limp when walking. Limply swaying from side to side, the muscles begin to atrophy in adulthood, the pelvis begins to tilt, and it leads to persistent scoliosis, and may also cause the Labrador to permanently paw.
