How do you switch from puppy food to adult food?
Once your puppy has officially made it to adulthood, it’s time to start transitioning them to adult kibble.
While it may be tempting to just jump into it, veterinarians recommend easing your pup into new foods to help prevent digestive upset. “I recommend transitioning to a new food over a week period,” says Dr. Krause. “Slowly increase the amount of new food and decrease the amount of old food until there is only new food in the bowl.”
Do this over the course of a week or two until your pup has fully transitioned to the new food. If you notice they get an upset tummy, that’s a sign to slow down a bit more as you transition. This process requires a bit of patience, but your sweet fluff will thank you!
While it may be tempting to just jump into it, veterinarians recommend easing your pup into new foods to help prevent digestive upset. “I recommend transitioning to a new food over a week period,” says Dr. Krause. “Slowly increase the amount of new food and decrease the amount of old food until there is only new food in the bowl.”
Do this over the course of a week or two until your pup has fully transitioned to the new food. If you notice they get an upset tummy, that’s a sign to slow down a bit more as you transition. This process requires a bit of patience, but your sweet fluff will thank you!
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Important side note
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During COVID, as people introduced new substances into their homes, such as baker’s yeast, paint, and vitamin D3, pet poisonings notably increased. Keep your pet safe by avoiding these highly toxic household products.
- Over-the-counter drugs of all sorts (painkillers, cold medications, dietary supplements, etc.)
- Insecticides
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- Heavy metal including lead, zinc and mercury
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- Automotive chemicals including antifreeze which is one of the most highly poisonous substances
Pet Poison Control Hotline
A consultation fee may apply
ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435
Pet Poison Hotline: (800) 213-6680
Important side note
on pet toxicities
During COVID, as people introduced new substances into their homes, such as baker’s yeast, paint, and vitamin D3, pet poisonings notably increased. Keep your pet safe by avoiding these highly toxic household products.
- Over-the-counter drugs of all sorts (painkillers, cold medications, dietary supplements, etc.)
- Insecticides
- Household plants
- Household cleaners (including hand sanitizer)
- Heavy metal including lead, zinc and mercury
- Fertilizers and other garden-related products
- Automotive chemicals including antifreeze which is one of the most highly poisonous substances