Whether you’ve just adopted new pets of the family or you are looking to incorporate more premium ingredients into your pet’s diet, there are so many reasons to choose Notti Pet Food for your pet.

Transitioning with the timelines below helps to limit digestive issues that can occur when feeding a new food. It also allows for your pet to become accustomed to the taste and texture of the new food.

When it comes to transitioning to any food, a slow transition over 7-10 days is recommended; it is the same case when transitioning to our slow-baked kibble too.

To start, we recommend mixing the new food in with what you’re currently feeding and slowly building up until the new food is the sole food that you’re feeding/that your dog is enjoying.

Even if your dog isn’t eating their current diet, it’s important to start off small with new food and introduce it slowly, as sudden changes to diet can cause digestive issues. So, how exactly can you do this?

Food transition for your pet offers several benefits:

1. ???? Improved Digestive Health: Gradually introducing new kibbles helps the pet’s digestive system adjust, reducing the risk of stomach upset or diarrhea.
2. ???? Variety in Diet: Mixing in new kibbles can introduce your pet to a variety of flavors and textures, making meal times more enjoyable.
3. ????️ Allergy Management: If the previous food caused allergies or sensitivities, transitioning to a new formula can alleviate these issues.
4. ???? Optimized Energy Levels: A new diet may better suit your pet’s lifestyle, providing the right energy levels for their activity.
5. ???? Supports Healthy Weight: Switching foods can help manage a pet’s weight, whether the goal is weight loss or gain, by offering a more appropriate calorie count.
6. ???? Increased Appetite: Pets can lose interest in their food over time; a new flavor or brand can reignite their enthusiasm for meal times.
7. ???? Taste Exploration: Allows pets to explore different tastes, which can be especially beneficial for picky eaters.
8. ???? Reduced Risk of Food Intolerance: Regularly changing the protein source in your pet’s diet can prevent the development of food intolerances.

Unfortunately, our pets don’t do well when there are sudden changes in their diets. If food is switched too quickly it can cause gastrointestinal issues such as vomiting and/or diarrhea. If either of these issues are not corrected quickly, your pet could become dehydrated.

Taking one to two weeks to transition will help both your pet’s taste buds and their tummy (intestinal enzymes and beneficial bacteria) adapt and become used to the new diet. The other benefit of doing it slowly is that as the portion of the new diet is increased, you will be able to determine if your pet has any issues with it if they begin to show signs of not doing well. Some symptoms that your pet isn’t adapting to the new diet are vomiting, diarrhea, or skin issues.

This change can often be safely completed in as little as seven days, but if your pet has a particularly picky appetite or a sensitive stomach, extending the change over 2 weeks will usually ensure a smoother transition.

Changes in diet can alter the intestinal microflora and potentially be stressful for some pets. Probiotics can help your pet better digest their food, keep their microflora healthy, and support their immune system. A stronger immune system helps them better handle stress, and if they develop diarrhea, probiotics aid with diarrhea as well. At the end of the article, I list a few probiotics that have been scientifically proven to help your pet’s digestive and immune systems.

Say NO to diarrhea (lao-sai) / vomiting dogs or cats when switching new food now~