My puppy has white spots on nails. Is it a calcium deficiency?

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My 10 week old mix breed puppy has developed white spots on her nails of her front paws but not back paws. Could this be a lack of calcium or another vitamin/mineral. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 14 days old | 5 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Considering your suspicion I suspect those spots are completely normal and are part of the normal growing process of the nails. I would not be worried, you will notice that nails consistency and colour probably will change with time during the first year of age.

My puppy has white spots on nails. Is it a calcium deficiency?

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