How to shift your dog to a new food brand? Try the 7 day switch
Food changes for your dog should be implemented gradually. Adding the new brand of dog food with a low amount of the old brand over five to seven days reduces the chance that your dog may become ill or refuse to eat. But what should you do if you need to immediately swap your dog's food due to a food recall or other unavoidable circumstances? You must take a few essential actions to reduce the possibility that your dog may respond negatively to the sudden change in diet. Select dog treats that closely match the ones you previously fed your pet. Read the list of ingredients carefully. The foods will be comparable if the first few ingredients can be matched. Analyze the assured analysis for both labels as well. When possible, keep the ratios of protein, fat, and fiber from changing significa...