Parents all know that in order to maintain the nutritional supply of dogs, they need to supplement their dogs with calcium regularly. So, is it necessary to supplement zinc for dogs? The answer is certain.

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Dogs can be zinc deficient. Some rare skin problems are caused by zinc deficiency in dogs. Other zinc deficiency may also cause anorexia, growth retardation and other problems in dogs. First, let’s introduce the important prescriptions for zinc supplementation for pet dogs.

Zinc methionine: 2~3mg/Kg, taken orally, once a day

Zinc sulfate: 2~3mg/Kg, taken orally, once a day, mixed with food, used together 3~6 months.

Symptoms of zinc deficiency in dogs:

Because zinc is closely connected to the skin and body surface, zinc deficiency is the most common Symptoms are skin problems such as thickened and tough skin (especially on the nose and paw pads) and thinning of the skin, which can easily lead to conjunctivitis, keratitis or dermatitis in various parts of the body. Symptoms similar to zinc deficiency in children are anorexia, weakness and growth retardation. Long-term zinc deficiency can also cause rickets.

If your dog has zinc deficiency symptoms similar to the above, you may wish to go to the hospital to check whether he is zinc deficient.

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