Re: calcium/pets

[Guest guest]

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> Hi Bee,

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> In a recent reply you wrote that we should not give calcium to our pets.

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> Does this include crushed egg shells?

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> I give mine 1/4 teaspoon for every 1/4 pound of meat. I read that this is

necessary for them to maintain an optimal balance between phosphorus and calcium

if bones aren't a part of their diet.

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> Since ground meat is cheaper, I use this method.

+++Hi ,

Eggshell calcium is different than only giving a pet a calcium supplement since

magnesium is also needed.

Eggshells also contain magnesium and other minerals, so it is okay to give to

pets - so it is whole food supplements:

" One whole medium sized eggshell makes about one teaspoon of powder, which

yields about 750 – 800 mgs of elemental calcium plus other microelements, i.e.

magnesium, boron, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, sulphur, silicon, zinc,

etc. There are 27 elements in total. The composition of an eggshell is very

similar to that of our bones and teeth. "

Bee

[Guest guest]

Bee, I know you have a recipe for using eggshells for our calcium supplement,

but could we just grind eggshells into powder and take that?

Thanks,

Debbie

[Guest guest]

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> Bee, I know you have a recipe for using eggshells for our calcium supplement,

but could we just grind eggshells into powder and take that?

+++Hi Debbie,

Yes, but you also need to take magnesium too.

Cats and dogs are carnivores so I'm not as familiar with their needs nor how

their bodies work, but I know that eggshells are recommended for them.

Bee