Eggshell Powder For Dogs

One of the most nutritious whole food items you can feed your dog is an egg. It’s easy to add to a bowl of kibble periodically, or even as a periodic protein option in the raw and fresh diet. Including the shell. Poppy will eat the shell like a snack. The weenies not so much. They will pick it out every time.

You may recall from our training tips that we have to keep a Calcium Phosphorus Ration in balance. It’s with this in mind that we advise not to casually and routinely add significant amounts of meat to the bowl of kibble to reward your dog or just to feed something fresh.

While we want you to feed fresh — meat alone contains no calcium. Though your intentions are good, when you add something to kibble, you’re potentially throwing off a balance of nutrients. If you’re doing a home-prepared diet — a balanced recipe is even more important. So if you get in the habit of feeding meat — you must have a calcium source and you must do a little math.

Ratio should be 1 to 1-1.2 Phosphorus to calcium. You can add raw bones, or you can add calcium powder.

How To Make Egg Shell Powder

Save your eggshells
Rinse well, drain and let dry.
Bake at 250 degrees about 30 minutes
Whir away in your blender — take out your frustrations and pound them!
Voila! Calcium Powder with no other ingredients.

Use as needed based on your dog’s dietary needs, how much meat you’re adding or your vet’s recommendation.

If you’re using too much calcium your dog’s poop will start to look dry and chalky.

Generally speaking

If you regularly give your dog 8 ounces (½ pound) of fresh meats — you’ll want to add 400 to 500 mg of plain calcium, or ¼ teaspoon ground eggshell

Bone meal is another option — but is calculated differently. Stay tuned!