I'm having a hard time transitioning to a new food. Please HELP!

[xellil]

Maybe try pouring some chicken or beef broth over the food.

[Dude and Bucks Mamma]

I had some things to say about some the above posts about corn, chewing, etc, but I will refrain since we have FINALLY gotten this thread back on topic.


If she doesn't seem to be liking the food then I would honestly look at a different food. While some will argue that switching foods from something you are trying to get her to eat will teach her to be picky and she will learn that she can dictate what you feed her, I think that sometimes, a dog just doesn't like the way a kibble tastes. If she does the same thing with a different brand then she is probably just being picky.

All of us raw feeders do know what it is like to have major cannon butt happen in our houses. I never did a slow transition back when I fed kibble either and had no problems but with raw we learned what cannon butt really was. I'm sure it happens with transitions for a lot of kibble feeders too but when we fed kibble we only switched once that I can remember. Unfortunately it was from Iams to Pedigree *shudder*

And no need to be bashful when talking about poo! It's a common topic on this forum. There are even a couple of threads dedicated to nothing BUT poo!

[Emily]

Stress could be a big factor like the other guest suggested. But sometimes too there are just foods that our pets can not stomach. It is a lot of trial and error and of course doing your research on the ingredients you are feeding. I feed a brand called Earthborn Holistic which is sold in independent stores. This brand has holisitic and grain free formula's. The large bags are in the mid $40's. I am not sure how much you pay for the brand your feeding and I know that is also a factor in most people choice. Definately do your research into what you are feeding. Purchase smaller bags at first until you know if the dog likes and can handle the food. And most of these premium brand companies will return the food. Good luck in your search and getting this problem cleared up.