What are the symptoms of calcium deficiency in Pug dogs? If Pug dogs are in the teething period, calcium deficiency will lead to dental calculus and double rows of teeth. Calcium deficiency in adult Pug dogs will lead to loss of appetite, listlessness, muscle weakness, and easy fractures; Severe calcium deficiency may even cause symptoms such as joint deformation and rib valgus.

Pug dogs start to lose their teeth when they are 3 to 6 months old. If the Pug dog’s demand for calcium during the tooth replacement period is not met, the dog’s deciduous teeth have not yet fallen out and the permanent teeth have grown, it will cause the dog to lose its teeth. In the case of dogs with double rows of teeth, pugs’ double rows of teeth will easily accumulate dirt, which over time 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 Pug dogs 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 pug's appetite decreases and he eats less and less, you must consider whether he is deficient in calcium.

If the pug 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 when walking. With swaying, the muscles begin to atrophy in adulthood and the pelvis begins to tilt, which can lead to persistent scoliosis and may cause the pug to permanently paw.