What are the symptoms of calcium deficiency in Chihuahuas? Calcium deficiency in Chihuahuas during the teething period will lead to dental calculus and double rows of teeth. Calcium deficiency in adult Chihuahuas will lead to loss of appetite, listlessness, muscle weakness, and easy fractures; in severe cases, joints may even develop. Deformation, rib valgus and other symptoms.

Chihuahuas start to lose their teeth when they are 3 to 6 months old. If the Chihuahua’s calcium needs are not met during the teething period, the dog’s deciduous teeth have not yet fallen out but the permanent teeth have grown, which will cause the dog to have double rows of teeth. In this case, the double row of teeth will easily accumulate dirt, which will lead to dental calculus and bad breath over time. Bacteria will easily breed in the mouth, affecting the dog's oral health.

The most intuitive manifestations of calcium deficiency in adult Chihuahuas are generally irritability, hot flashes, easy fractures, and laziness in running. Loss of appetite is also one of the symptoms of calcium deficiency. He does not like to eat and does not have a fever. If your Chihuahua's appetite decreases and he eats less and less, you must consider whether he is deficient in calcium.

If the Chihuahua 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 dog to limp and sway from side to side when walking. As adults, the muscles begin to atrophy and the pelvis begins to tilt, leading to persistent scoliosis and possibly permanent paw paws.