How to Change to a New Puppy Food

There are a few reasons a puppy owner may need to switch the puppy food to another brand or type. First, the owner may need to buy a more inexpensive or more expensive dog food. Second, the veterinarian may recommend a new type for various puppy stomach problems. Third, an older puppy may be ready to switch to regular dog food. Regardless of the reason, changing a puppy's food needs to be done the same way.

Things You'll Need

  • Old puppy food
  • New puppy food
  • Adult dog food (if needed)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Make a mix of one-fourth new puppy food with three-fourths old puppy food. Give this mixture to the puppy for at least four days. Observe any changes in the puppy with the new food change. If the puppy gets diarrhea, lower the amount of the new food to one-eighth.

    • 2

      Combine a mix of half of the old puppy food and half of the new dog food. Feed this mixture to the puppy for at least four days. Observe how the puppy reacts to the new food. Switch back to the first mixture if the puppy has any diarrhea.

    • 3

      Combine three-fourths new puppy food with one-fourth old puppy food. Give to puppy for at least four days. Switch back to the previous mixture if puppy develops any diarrhea.

    • 4

      Use the new puppy food entirely for the next feedings. Switch back to the previous mixture if the puppy develops any diarrhea.