May 23, 2011
I am switching my dog over to the Honest Kitchen food. How do I do the transition?
Full Question:
I just ordered the verve 4# bucket for my 25 pound, 7 year old cockerpoo, Toby. I've been thinking about doing this for several months and the recent dog food recall has got me moving. I'm nervous about continuing to feed Toby the Beneful dry kibble that I have been feeding him. I've read the info on your web site, but.....I have a couple of questions. What effect is this transition to verve going to have on Toby's stool. I live in an apt. and walk toby at 7AM and then again as soon as I get home at 5:00 PM. He always has "logs" for stool. He never has loose or soft stool and he has no more than 2 movements each day. Obviously, I don't want any surprises when I come home so I need to be prepared. What should I expect in this regard. Will his stool change from "logs" to something else temporarily or permanently? Is he going to have more movements each day?
Also, what fruits and veggies do you recommend that I add to this new diet? I also thought I would start giving him small amounts of cottage cheese in the verve when I feed him.
Any info you can share with me will be welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Linda
Cindy's Answer:
I can’t tell you what effect the food will have on Toby, as each dog is different. I would do a slow and gradual switch (i.e. add one small spoonful to his existing food in place of his regular diet for several days, then increase the new food, and decrease the original diet) I would also recommend you rehydrate the food and let it soak much longer than the package directions instruct. I would let it soak for several hours, this seems to make the food more digestible.
A helpful thing to have on hand is canned pure pumpkin (NOT pie filling). If Toby has loose stool, try adding a spoonful to each meal. We always keep a supply on hand here, just in case!
I wouldn’t add any fruits or veggies to Honest Kitchen, it already has plenty. More fiber means more stool. Cottage cheese, yogurt, raw meats like hamburger and turkey are what I recommend adding.
A helpful thing to have on hand is canned pure pumpkin (NOT pie filling). If Toby has loose stool, try adding a spoonful to each meal. We always keep a supply on hand here, just in case!
I wouldn’t add any fruits or veggies to Honest Kitchen, it already has plenty. More fiber means more stool. Cottage cheese, yogurt, raw meats like hamburger and turkey are what I recommend adding.
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