Refusing food; picking out only the old food | Pets are sometimes suspicious of new foods and might avoid them at first. This does not mean they will never like the food, they just need a few opportunities to try it or slowly work their way up to it. In these cases, start by sprinkling just a few kibbles of new food into the old food for a few days, or giving some by hand as treats until your pet gets used to the new flavour. |
| Until your pet’s system adapts, some nutrients in the new food may pass through undigested, which can disrupt the microflora in the large intestine and cause loose stool. This does not mean your pet is sick. This is a normal occurrence. If this occurs, consider proceeding more slowly or adding a digestive support supplement until their body has fully adjusted. |
Dry stool; difficulty defecating | Higher digestibility or a change in fibre content can result in drier stools or difficult bowel movements. If this occurs, encourage them to drink more water by adding flavour to water or making it more easily accessible, and/or add moisture to their food. Adding extra soluble fibre (like pumpkin puree) can also be helpful. |
Irregular bowel movements; not on schedule | Difference in digestibility between the old and new formulas will cause changes in the transit time of food through the digestive tract. This might result in your pet needing to go more or less frequently or at irregular times during the phase in which both formulas are fed together. Once they have fully adopted their new diet, bathroom trips will become more regular. |
