How to
Switch to Raw
Switching is easy! Typically, your dog should have firm and formed stools the day you start.
The best and quickest transition for young, healthy adult dogs and puppies is to make a complete switch from kibble to raw. We suggest the following plan:
Fast your pet for 8-12 hours before starting.
Feed only in stainless steel or ceramic dishes. Wash these dishes in warm, soapy water between meals.
Do not feed cold raw food for the first 2-5 days as it can upset your dog’s stomach. Bring the food to room temperature by allowing it to sit out of the refrigerator for 1 hour before feeding. Most dogs can tolerate cold, raw food 2 weeks after transition.
We do not recommend mixing raw and dry kibble together due to the different transit time through the gastrointestinal tract. If you choose to feed raw and kibble, separate them into raw at one meal and kibble at another.
Occasionally there are dogs that do not transition as easily or quickly to a raw food diet. This is more common in senior dogs or fussy eaters. If you have tried the above method for 2-3 days without success, you can pan fry or sear the raw food so it is partially cooked, gradually cooking it less and less until your dog eats the food completely raw.
Do not be alarmed! Your dog will drink a lot less water when eating raw food. This is due to the difference in moisture content between raw and kibble.
