How To Transition Your Dog To Years' Fresh Dog Food
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More and more dog owners are understanding the importance of giving their dogs fresh dog food and the benefits to their health, happiness and longevity.
Knowing the correct way to transition your dog to new dog food is important to help prevent stomach upset and allow your dog time to get used to their new diet.
Whether your dog is changing from dry food, wet food or another fresh dog food company, here are the guidelines to help you transition your dog to a fresh food diet with Years successfully.
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Reasons For Switching To Fresh Dog Food The Benefits Of Switching To Fresh Dog Food Importance Of Transitioning Your Dog’s Food Correctly How To Transition Your Dog To A Fresh Dog Food Diet Transition Guidelines Slower Dog Food Transition What If I'm Switching From Another Fresh Dog Food Provider? FAQ'S
Reasons For Switching To Fresh Dog Food
There are many reasons you may be faced with the decision to switch your dog’s food.
This could be due to your dog not eating their current food or not seeming at their best because of what they eat.
Many dog owners wish to switch to fresh dog food due to the benefits of this type of diet for their dogs over alternatives such as kibble.
In some cases, you may find yourself looking for new food for your dog due to health advise from your vet.
This could be after your dog has developed (or at risk of) a health condition. Alternatively, they could be gaining unnecessary weight and need a healthier alternative.
You could have also had recommendations from friends on the benefits they’ve seen in their dogs and wish to see the same in yours.
The Benefits Of Switching To Fresh Dog Food
There are many benefits of changing your dog to fresh dog food which include:
- More years with your dog!
- Improves skin & coat
- More consistent energy levels
- Less trips to the vet
- Improved digestion
- Greater weight management
- Less digestive upsets
Importance Of Transitioning Your Dog’s Food Correctly
It is advised to transition your dog slowly from one dog food to another to avoid them having an upset stomach.
This will also allow your dog's digestive system to gradually get used to the changes, with no sudden shift in diet.
How To Transition Your Dog To A Fresh Dog Food Diet
Even if you’ve switched foods with your dog before and not had any complications, our Board Certified Nutritionist recommends that you gradually introduce Years over 7 days.
Use our transition guidelines below to introduce your dog’s new diet gradually to prevent any problems such as upset stomach.
This is especially because Years’ ingredient diversity, fresh wholefoods and high nutrient levels are unlike anything your dog would have enjoyed before.
Transition Guidelines
Day 1-3: Continue to feed your dog 75% of their current food along with 25% Years food.
Day 4-5: Feed your dog 50% of their current food along with 50% Years food. Years Supplement added.
Day 6: Feed your dog 25% of their current food along with 75% Years food. Years Supplement added.
Day 7: Feed your dog 100% Years food. Years Supplement added.
The aim is for your dog to be fully transitioned to fresh dog food after a one-week period.
For Years' customers, this means that after the 7-day trial period, your dog will be ready for their first full order of fresh dog food.
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The aim is for your dog to be fully transitioned to fresh dog food after a one-week period.
For Years' customers, this means that after the 7-day trial period, your dog will be ready for their first full order of fresh dog food.
Slower Dog Food Transition
You need to introduce new dog food into your dog’s diet however you feel best.
In some cases, you may prefer a slightly slower process than the guide above.
Here is a more gradual switch you can choose to do that still means after 7 days, your dog will have transitioned fully to fresh food.
- Day 1: Feed your dog 90% of their current food with 10% Years food.
- Day 2: Feed your dog 80% of their current food with 20% Years food.
- Day 3: Feed your dog 70% of their current food with 30% Years food.
- Day 4: Feed your dog 60% of their current food with 40% Years food.
- Day 5: Feed your dog 40% of their current food with 60% Years food.
- Day 6: Feed your dog 20% of their current food with 80% Years food.
- Day 7: Feed your dog 100% Years food.
*Please note: For customers on our 7-day trial this would mean that you have to split up your dog's food differently to the standard transition.
What If I'm Switching From Another Fresh Dog Food Provider?
Even if your dog has been on a fresh food diet with another company, our vets still recommend following the guidelines above to switch your dog to Years as we’re unlike anything else your dog has ever tried.
Many other ‘fresh food’ companies use filler ingredients such as legumes and grains along with the cheapest meats. We only use wholefood, seasonal ingredients with unprocessed prime meats.
All Years meals are grain-free, legume-free, made with vibrant fruits and vegetables and tailored to your dog.
Your pooch will have an improved immune system with up to 400 million gut-friendly probiotic bacteria in their daily meal and specific ingredients depending on your dog’s breed, age and activity level to give them exactly what they need.
You can have full confidence that your dog is getting the best fresh food in the world following the HIGHEST rating over all fresh dog foods with 96% out of 100 on All About Dog Food.
FAQ'S
If your dog has any health conditions, or has found it difficult to transition to a new food before, it is advised to speak with your vet before you transition your dog’s food.
If you have any questions about transitioning to Years dog food or have any questions during the transition process please speak to our customer support via our live chat or contact us at yap@years.com
How Long Does It Take To Transition My Dog To Years Food?
We recommend transitioning over a one-week period to ensure that your dog has no stomach upset. This will take you up to the end of your trial box and ready for their first full order.
Does My Dog Have To Follow The Transition Guidelines?
Our Board Certified Nutritionist recommends that you gradually introduce Years over 7 days, however in some cases this is not possible.
If you do decide to introduce any new food more quickly, you may find your dog has an upset stomach and it is important to keep a close eye on your dog.
Does A Puppy And An Adult Dog Follow The Same Transition Period?
Yes! All dogs can follow the 7 day transition period however the food they eat can be different.
See our puppy meals or adult dog meals for more information about age specific nutrition.
