As more and more dog lovers are learning about
healthier foods, many are switching to more nutritious
brands made with less processed ingredients. However,
a dog’s digestive system may have grown accustomed to
a certain food formula and the “good bacteria” in the
intestines may not be ready to support higher levels
of meat and vegetables overnight. Your dog should be
transitioned to a new dog food over a ten day or longer
period. Switching slowly will allow the “good bacteria”
to grow stronger and more numerous to break down
the new nutrients. If change occurs too quickly, the
digestive system may react negatively, causing vomiting
or diarrhea. We suggest the following food mix to help
your dog easily transition to the new food.
- 3 days of ¾ old food and ¼ new food
- 4 days of ½ old food and ½ new food
- 3 days of ¾ new food and ¼ old food
We carry a canned pumpkin food for dogs to ease in
the transition from one food to another.