My Labrador puppy's food has 1.72 calcium. Is that too high?

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How much calcium is too much for a Labrador Retriever? Many sources say over 1.3 is too high. The food I feed my puppy is 1.72 is that okay or will he develope issues? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 3 months and 22 days old | 80 lbs

Elva Ma DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question! As a large breed dog, the ideal calcium to phosphorus ratio should be 1.1 to 1.3. So your current food is not ideal but it is definitely not too late to switch! Look for a puppy formula for large breed dogs. Good brands that have this formula include Science Diet, and Royal Canin. Keeping him on a large breed puppy formula until he is at least 1 year of age will help to prevent hip issues as he gets older. I hope this helps, and that Louie is happy and healthy!

My Labrador puppy's food has 1.72 calcium. Is that too high?

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