How do I ensure the proper Calcium: Phosphorous ratio?
The proper balance of calcium and phosphorous can be a difficult to determine when feeding a kibble product. Kibble manufactures can insure the ratio is correct in a chemical analysis, but it may be in a form that is impossible or difficult for the dog to digest e.g., limestone. It is not surprising to find that raw bones contain the proper ratio of calcium and phosphorous. After all wild dogs do not have the benefit of a lab and chemists yet they are able to thrive on what nature provides. If we feed enough bones (10-15% of the total diet) we can ensure our pets receive the proper minerals in the necessary ratio.
