Any sites that list calcium levels?

PorkandBeans · 12-18-2012, 09:38 AM

I like to peruse dogfoodadvisor.com to research different foods but they don't list calcium content. Right now we have our pup on Merrick because I like the ingredients but the calcium levels are a bit high for my liking and I want to switch her to something else.

Are there any sites out there that give a FULL content listing of nutritional content including the calcium/phosphorus info?

We don't have many specialty dog food retailers nearby and the few that we have don't carry a huge stock and typically require you to call in so they can order it.

**jocoyn** · 12-18-2012, 09:41 AM

Using Forum View Look at the "Sticky" threads on the top of the Feeding our Puppy forum and there is a spreadsheet built by a member, Ken Clean Air Systems that is very good! He did a lot of research and even contacted a lot of food mfgs to ge the info.

PorkandBeans · 12-18-2012, 10:23 AM

D'oh! How did I miss that?

I'm seeing some higher calcium levels in some of these foods. I've know the norm to be in the 0.7 - 1.2% range as "safe" but some of these foods have quite a bit more. Even foods I see recommended a lot on here like Fromm and Acana/Orijen exceed that range.

**jocoyn** · 12-18-2012, 10:29 AM

From what I know that around 0.9 to 1.5% is a general target most prefer for a puppy.
Have to take into account calories too because you are more concerned about total calcium
AAFCO says an ALS food cannot have more than 2.5% so they consier 2.5% to be safe for puppy
Though most of us would choose to go lower.
The studies on Great Dane Puppies said no more than 3%

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 12-18-2012, 10:32 AM

I go by what I research each time I get a new foster puppy - this is the last time I did:
Feeding Puppies

I don't feed higher calcium no matter the quality of the food. That chart he made is awesome for finding foods.

PorkandBeans · 12-18-2012, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeanKBBMMMAAN

I go by what I research each time I get a new foster puppy - this is the last time I did:
Feeding Puppies

I don't feed higher calcium no matter the quality of the food. That chart he made is awesome for finding foods.

What percentage do you consider to be a higher calcium?

12-18-2012, 09:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
PorkandBeans Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 47	Any sites that list calcium levels? I like to peruse dogfoodadvisor.com to research different foods but they don't list calcium content. Right now we have our pup on Merrick because I like the ingredients but the calcium levels are a bit high for my liking and I want to switch her to something else. Are there any sites out there that give a FULL content listing of nutritional content including the calcium/phosphorus info? We don't have many specialty dog food retailers nearby and the few that we have don't carry a huge stock and typically require you to call in so they can order it.

12-18-2012, 09:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
jocoyn Zombie Queen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 11,830	Using Forum View Look at the "Sticky" threads on the top of the Feeding our Puppy forum and there is a spreadsheet built by a member, Ken Clean Air Systems that is very good! He did a lot of research and even contacted a lot of food mfgs to ge the info. __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Beau -NAPWDA Certified Cadaver Dog Waiting at the Bridge (italics=GSDs) (hemangiosarcoma=blue):Grim , Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

12-18-2012, 10:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
jocoyn Zombie Queen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 11,830	From what I know that around 0.9 to 1.5% is a general target most prefer for a puppy. Have to take into account calories too because you are more concerned about total calcium AAFCO says an ALS food cannot have more than 2.5% so they consier 2.5% to be safe for puppy Though most of us would choose to go lower. The studies on Great Dane Puppies said no more than 3% __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Beau -NAPWDA Certified Cadaver Dog Waiting at the Bridge (italics=GSDs) (hemangiosarcoma=blue):Grim , Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

12-18-2012, 10:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 22,777	I go by what I research each time I get a new foster puppy - this is the last time I did: Feeding Puppies I don't feed higher calcium no matter the quality of the food. That chart he made is awesome for finding foods. __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org Help a rescue: wish some big dogs a Happy Howliday! www.bigdogsbighearts.blogspot.com Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight. Albert Schweitzer

12-18-2012, 10:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
PorkandBeans Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 47	D'oh! How did I miss that? I'm seeing some higher calcium levels in some of these foods. I've know the norm to be in the 0.7 - 1.2% range as "safe" but some of these foods have quite a bit more. Even foods I see recommended a lot on here like Fromm and Acana/Orijen exceed that range.

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