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How Do I Change My Dog's Food Safely?
How Do I Change My Dog's Food Safely?
Once you've spoken with your vet and decided a change of diet is the right call, it's time to prepare for the transition. Make sure your dog's diet is as steady as possible leading into the transition. Limiting their diet to their main nutrition source (kibble or wet food) will help you monitor how they're responding to the change. That means putting table scraps and snacks on hold. Sorry, furry friends. Let's make the switch. Unless your vet advises otherwise, take things slowly. To gradually transition your dog to their new diet, start with 75% old food and 25% new food, gradually adding a larger percentage of the new food each day until your dog seems to be fully adjusted.
Why Is Fibre in Your Dog's Food?
Why Is Fibre in Your Dog's Food?
An important characteristic of fibre is its fermentability, or how well it can be broken down by the bacteria that normally reside in the dog's intestine. This breakdown of dietary fibre produces short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that provide energy to the cells lining the intestines. Different types of fibre vary in fermentability. Fibre sources used in pet foods include cellulose, which is poorly fermentable; beet pulp, which is moderately fermentable; and gums and pectin, which can be highly fermentable. Research has shown that moderately fermentable, prebiotic fibre, such as beet pulp, provides the benefits of energy for the intestinal lining, increased nutrient absorption, and supports optimal poop consistency, while limiting excessive gas or bloating.
Tips for Successfully Changing Your Cat’s Diet
Tips for Successfully Changing Your Cat’s Diet
Introduce the new food gradually. This is the most successful way to ease your cat into the diet change. Start by mixing 25% new food with 75% current food. Slowly change the proportions over the next three days or so by gradually increasing the amount of new food and decreasing the amount of current food. During the initial two-day period, do not give your cat treats or table scraps! Cats train us as much as we train them. Giving in to their demands only reinforces refusal behaviour and makes it more difficult to make a dietary change. The biggest challenge in switching diets occurs when changing from a moist food to a dry food. If your cat continues to resist eating dry food, mix a little warm water with it. If you mix the food with water, it is important to discard the uneaten portion after 20 minutes.
Why Your Cat Needs Fibre in Their Diet?
Why Your Cat Needs Fibre in Their Diet?
An important characteristic of fibre is its fermentability, or how well it can be broken down by the bacteria that normally reside in the cat's intestine. This breakdown of dietary fibre produces short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that provide energy to the intestinal cells. Different types of fibre vary in fermentability. Fibre sources used in pet foods include cellulose, which is poorly fermentable; beet pulp, which is moderately fermentable; and gums and pectin, which can be highly fermentable. Research has shown that moderately fermentable, prebiotic fibre, such as beet pulp, provides the benefits of energy for the intestinal lining, increased nutrient absorption, and supports optimal poop consistency, while limiting excessive gas or bloating.
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*More information can be found at Dog Food, Tools, and Resources For Every Life Stage | IAMS. Other sources for the article include Cat Articles and Dog Articles, as well as the Oxford Academic Journal of ANIMAL SCIENCE.