I want to change my dogs food with a new kind or brand. What is the ideal thing to do?
Changing food from one brand or kind to another should be done gradually. You should give at least three quarters (3/4) of the daily amount needed of the old dog food and a quarter (1/4) of the daily amount needed of the new food for at least three days. On the next three days, the ratio should be half the amount of the old food and half of the new one. On the seventh to the ninth days, you may give just a quarter of the old dog food and three quarters of the new one. On the tenth day, you can give the full required amount of the new dog food. Should you observe diarrhea in any of the stages or food ratio, it is advisable to prolong giving the last combination where there was no sign of any digestive disorder observed. Should there be persistent diarrhea or in some cases constipation, inform your veterinarian.
