[Tiggadyrue]

So, I have changed over to Solid Gold, from Innova Puppy a couple weeks back. I think he was having problems with the chicken, lots of scratching with no reason that I could tell. So I figure it could be an allergy type thing.
Now he is on bison, and I want to rotate, to go with the theory that rotating is the best way to avoid allergy issues down the road.
I want to know if trading flavors/meats within the same brand, if you still have to do the transitional thing (Changing over slowly…). I want to go with lamb and rice next, this bag of food I have now will last about two months, cause he’s just little.
What are your thoughts???

[Wynpyp]

I am interested in this as well. I think it's ok but I'm not too sure.

[amynrichie]

When I transition to a new flavor/food, I pour the new food in my tub, and pour the remainder of the old on top of that. Then I get a mix of both until the dogs are completely on the new. A lot of people do 60/40 for several days and a specific ratio increase of new. My method is a lot less precise but it does seem to work just fine with no gastric upset.

Edit: I have run completely out before where I was unable to get the same brand. The cold turkey switch never seemed to bother my dogs either. I think they have guts of iron though.

[Wynpyp]

Thanks But just to clarify (i'm pretty tired today lol), even with the same brand of food just different flavor, you should gradually switch?

[amynrichie]

Originally Posted by Wynpyp

Thanks But just to clarify (i'm pretty tired today lol), even with the same brand of food just different flavor, you should gradually switch?

I do the same thing I mentioned above. There is potential for upset due to the change in ingredients. I do switch gradually even between different flavors of the same brand unless I wait too long and run out.

[Tiggadyrue]

So in other words.. Yes to the transitional method, even with same brand.. I thought so but wanted someone else's input.... Thanx