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UNDERSTANDING PET FOOD

Practical information about commercial pet foods and what goes into them.

Changing Diets

Switching Pet Foods - Dogs

Gradually transitioning onto a new diet will minimize the risk of stomach upset or other issues. In order not to overfeed – check the feeding guidelines on the new food and the recommended amount for the dog’s weight (assuming the pet has a good body condition score).

Gradually replace ¼ of the current food with the ¼ of the new food every 2nd day. After 7 days, the switch over to the new food is complete.

If a pet is susceptible to stomach upset, it may be beneficial to transition over 10 days.

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UNDERSTANDING PET FOOD

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