Why is the calcium to phosphorus ratio important?
A. Calcium and Phosphorus both have important functions for a dog including the building of healthy bones. A very good ratio of Calcium to Phosphorus will range from 1.2- 1.5 to 1. AAFCO recommends not exceeding a ratio of 2 to 1. This ratio is important to keep at this level to manage the bioavailability and absorption of these nutrients and to prevent bone related disorders.
