Calcium, Vitamin A and D supplement to help correct deficiencies and imbalances in the dietary calcium to phosphorus ratio in growing, racing, and breeding greyhounds on meat, and/or dry food diets.
Dog
Australian made
WHAT IS CALCI-D®?
A tasty, cheese-flavoured powder
Helps to correct the balance of calcium and phosphorus in meat-based diets to support the development and maintenance of the musculoskeletal system
Contains additional vitamins and minerals to supplement meat and dry food diets of greyhounds
RECOMMENDED FOR
Dogs in work
Growing puppies & young dogs
Pregnant & nursing bitches
WHY CHOOSE CALCI-D?
Complete bone building package
CALCI-D is a calcium supplement with vitamins A and D which are essential for calcium uptake and bone strengthening. The two forms of calcium provided by CALCI-D assist in the growth and maintenance of healthy bones, teeth, nervous system, muscle function, blood clotting and cardiac regulation.
Especially formulated for greyhounds
CALCI-D is formulated especially for greyhounds fed on traditional meat based diets. These diets typically contain lower inadequate levels of calcium, as well as Vitamins A and D and other bone forming nutrients essential to maintain a strong musculoskeletal system.
COMPOSITION
1g of CALCI-D powder contains:
Calcium 308mg
Phosphorus 36mg
Vitamin A 42µg(140 IU)
Vitamin D3 0.25µg(10 IU)
DOSAGE & DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Meat(fresh, thawed, raw) diet.
Adult greyhounds (resting), pregnant bitches (first 6 weeks): 1 level teaspoon (5 g)/500 g meat in diet.
Racing greyhounds, pregnant bitches (last 3 weeks), young greyhounds (education): 1 level teaspoon (5 g)/400 g meat in diet.
Growing greyhounds: 1 level teaspoon (5 g)/500 g meat in diet.
Lactating bitches: 1 level teaspoon (5 g)/300 g meat in diet.
100% dry food diet.
Racing greyhounds, pregnant bitches (last 3 weeks), young greyhounds (education): Half a teaspoon (2.5 g).
Growing greyhounds: One-fifth of a teaspoon (1 g)/10 kg body weight.
Lactating bitches: 1 teaspoon (5 g).
1 level metric teaspoon (not provided) = 5 g Calci-D. Sprinkle Calci-D over meal once daily or divide dose between meals. Weigh portion of meat to calculate dose rate. Adjust according to changes in diet composition.
A deficiency of calcium can also lead to muscle cramping, as calcium is a vital component of the muscle contraction mechanism. Greyhounds on high meat diets are most likely to be deficient in calcium so add a calcium, phosphorus and Vitamin A and D supplement such as CALCI-D (1 scoop for every 400 g of meat) to the diet each day.
Why do greyhounds require a calcium supplement?
An adequate and correctly balanced supply of calcium and phosphorus is required for skeletal maturation, development and strength in young growing greyhounds and for bone remodelling in training and racing greyhounds. A typical greyhound diet traditionally contains meat, which is high in phosphorus but low in calcium. To ensure correct mineralization of bones is achieved, the calcium to phosphorus ratio should be between 1.2 -1.4 parts calcium to 1 part phosphorus.
The best way to achieve the optimum ratio of 1.35 parts calcium to 1 part phosphorus is to add CALCI-D depending on the amount of meat added to the diet. It is necessary to add CALCI-D to the diet, even to those that are receiving a mixture of meat and premium scientifically balanced kibble, to balance the meat portion of the diet. CALCI-D is unique in that the amount added to the diet depends on the weight of meat, ensuring that your greyhound receives the correct balance of calcium and phosphorus.
