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Switching Your Dog To Raw Food
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![RAW FOOD BENEFITS AIDS IN DIGESTION Certain raw food products are rich in probiotics which can help with digestion that results in firmer, smaller stools & easier clean-up for you! It is normal that their stool appears a different colour depending on the protein. If the stool appears chalky, it means you need to add organ mix to their diet. HEALTHIER SKIN & COAT Raw food diet does not contain any filler so their body can absorb more vitamins and nutrients, which may result in a healthier coat. REDUCES ALLERGIES Food allergies can be hard to pinpoint the irritant since dry food contains so many ingredients. Most raw food contains limited ingredients making it easier to determine any allergies. INCREASED ENERGY LEVELS Raw food is high in protein, so it does not require any added fillers to make a pet feel full. If pets have too much of this filler it might make them feel lethargic and tired. Your pet may appear more hungry than usual, which is normal as their body adjusts to eating raw food which takes less time to digest. BETTER HYDRATION Raw food is high in moisture meaning it can lead to an increase in hydration for your pet. You may notice your pet is drinking less water, which is normal due to the high moisture content. SWITCHING YOUR DOG TO RAW FOOD a step by step guide: Introduce new food slowly & monitor your pet’s well-being. It’s recommended to use a stainless steel bowl and clean it after every meal. Day 1-2: 75% Kibble / 25% Raw Day 3-4: 50% Kibble / 50% Raw Day 5-6: 25% Kibble / 75% Raw Day 7: 100% Raw Calculating the Correct Portions Puppy: It is recommended to weigh your puppy weekly or bi-weekly to properly adjust the food they need to grow. 2–3 months: 10% of their current weight in pounds 4–5 months: 8% of their current weight in pounds 6–8 months: 6% of their current weight in pounds 9–12 months: 4% of their current weight in pounds [Visit us in store to use our complementary scales] Adult Dog: 1–7 years: 3% of their current weight in pounds 7–14 years: 1.5% of their current weight in pounds Temperature Makes a Difference Ease the transition to raw food, by controlling the temperature. Raw food should never be heated because it compromises the nutritional value. Raw food also contains bone content, so if heated the bones can splinter which will be harmful to your pet. Beginning of week Remove raw food from the fridge and let sit for 10–15 minutes at room temperature Mid-week Reduce the amount of time the food sits at room temperature End of week Can feed the raw food directly from the fridge](https://www.renspets.com/dw/image/v2/BLFP_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-SharedLibrary/default/dw888e8d59/images/Landing%20Pages/Switching%20Your%20Dog%20To%20Raw%20Food/Switching%20to%20Raw%20Food%20LP%20-%20Infographic.jpg?sw=1440&sfrm=jpg "RAW FOOD BENEFITS AIDS IN DIGESTION Certain raw food products are rich in probiotics which can help with digestion that results in firmer, smaller stools & easier clean-up for you! It is normal that their stool appears a different colour depending on the protein. If the stool appears chalky, it means you need to add organ mix to their diet. HEALTHIER SKIN & COAT Raw food diet does not contain any filler so their body can absorb more vitamins and nutrients, which may result in a healthier coat. REDUCES ALLERGIES Food allergies can be hard to pinpoint the irritant since dry food contains so many ingredients. Most raw food contains limited ingredients making it easier to determine any allergies. INCREASED ENERGY LEVELS Raw food is high in protein, so it does not require any added fillers to make a pet feel full. If pets have too much of this filler it might make them feel lethargic and tired. Your pet may appear more hungry than usual, which is normal as their body adjusts to eating raw food which takes less time to digest. BETTER HYDRATION Raw food is high in moisture meaning it can lead to an increase in hydration for your pet. You may notice your pet is drinking less water, which is normal due to the high moisture content. SWITCHING YOUR DOG TO RAW FOOD a step by step guide: Introduce new food slowly & monitor your pet’s well-being. It’s recommended to use a stainless steel bowl and clean it after every meal. Day 1-2: 75% Kibble / 25% Raw Day 3-4: 50% Kibble / 50% Raw Day 5-6: 25% Kibble / 75% Raw Day 7: 100% Raw Calculating the Correct Portions Puppy: It is recommended to weigh your puppy weekly or bi-weekly to properly adjust the food they need to grow. 2–3 months: 10% of their current weight in pounds 4–5 months: 8% of their current weight in pounds 6–8 months: 6% of their current weight in pounds 9–12 months: 4% of their current weight in pounds [Visit us in store to use our complementary scales] Adult Dog: 1–7 years: 3% of their current weight in pounds 7–14 years: 1.5% of their current weight in pounds Temperature Makes a Difference Ease the transition to raw food, by controlling the temperature. Raw food should never be heated because it compromises the nutritional value. Raw food also contains bone content, so if heated the bones can splinter which will be harmful to your pet. Beginning of week Remove raw food from the fridge and let sit for 10–15 minutes at room temperature Mid-week Reduce the amount of time the food sits at room temperature End of week Can feed the raw food directly from the fridge")