Here’s a list of calcium rich foods. Some dogs (like people) don’t tolerate dairy well. But if they can handle dairy, it’s packed with calcium. Two of my favorites are plain yogurt and cottage cheese. With any new food, introduce a small amount, one new food at a time, and watch for reactions. Also, canned foods may have ingredients added (like onions) that are not good for dogs, so read the label.
Personally, I don’t give my dogs ¼ cup of any of the foods below in a single meal, except sardines, salmon, and sometimes yogurt or cottage cheese. Try low-fat yogurt if calories or weight are a concern.
| Quantity | Calcium | |
| Eggshells, finely ground | ¼ t. | 200 mg |
| Sardines, with bones, canned | 1.75 oz. | 200 mg |
| Yogurt | ¼ cup | 112 mg |
| Salmon, with bones, canned | 1.75 oz. | 90 mg |
| Collard greens | ¼ cup | 72 mg |
| Dried figs* | ¼ cup | 60 mg |
| Cottage cheese | ¼ cup | 47 mg |
| White beans** | ¼ cup | 31 mg |
| Kale | ¼ cup | 25 mg |
| Edamame | ¼ cup | 25 mg |
| Parsley | ¼ cup | 20 mg |
| Okra | ¼ cup | 20 mg |
| Bok choy | ¼ cup | 18 mg |
| Quinoa | ¼ cup | 15 – 25 mg |
| Spinach | ¼ cup | 14 mg |
| Celery | ¼ cup | 12 mg |
| Carrots | ¼ cup | 9 mg |
*Figs may cause stomach discomfort
** Beans may cause gas and should only be feed in small amounts
Great info! I give Alaska many of these items in moderation as a special healthy treat!
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