A guide to transitioning onto a raw food diet
The ideal for all dogs and cats, is that the transition is trouble free and there are no periods of excessive wind, diarrhoea, or constipation. In order to achieve this, the best way to transition dogs and cats from a high carbohydrate processed diet
Whilst some dogs and cats will tolerate an immediate transition from one type of diet to another, there are several reasons why we recommend a gradual transition over a 7 to 10 day period avoiding any unnecessary stomach upsets for your pet. The enzy
We do not advocate feeding raw as well as a processed kibble, except during the 7 to 10 day transition period. This is because of the different ways the diets are digested which in turn, will compromise your pet’s digestion. If you feed a high carbo
For any dog that has never eaten raw meat before, we recommend allowing a month to adjust to their new diet before introducing any additional bones. The reason for this is to allow the gut to stabilise and adapt to handling the breakdown of bone in t
If your dog is transitioning onto the raw food diet, they can start eating any of our Ambient or frozen treats straight away. Your dog does not need to be raw fed to enjoy these tasty treats!. We do not advise feeding any of our frozen bones until yo
For some dogs who have been on a high carbohydrate diet for a long time, if the switch over to a higher protein low carbohydrate diet is made too quickly they can initially appear hungry as their bodies have adapted to digest carbohydrate as the main
Generally speaking, the transition for our canine friends is easier than that for our feline friends who can be slightly fussier about changing food. If you free feed your cat dry food, stop immediately! This does not necessarily mean you need to sto