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Does my 9-month-old GSD puppy need calcium supplements or eggshells?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 17 days old | 60 lbs

sir,my gsd pup is 9 month old and how much calcium should i give him? and if i give an excessive amount of eggshell for calcium,will it be safe or not?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 30th, 2019

Do not give Rocky eggshell, he does not need it. Also do not supplement with calcium, it's too easy to overdose on it, and it's not recommended. Feed him a high quality puppy food like Royal Canin, and that will give him all the calcium he needs.

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