[Hound Dog Mom]

Hi Number1Sticky –

There’s no such thing as feeding too many foods! 🙂

When I fed kibble I fed a new brand with a new protein source at the end of every bag and rotated canned/dehydrated/fresh toppers daily. I had a few favorite brands that were always in rotation, however I’d try any new food that looked interesting. I now feed a homemade diet and my dogs get something different at each meal. Feed as many brands as you want.

The first couple switches you may need to do a gradual transition – 25% new/75% old for 2 – 3 days, then 50% new/50% old for 2 – 3 days, then 75% new/25% old for 2 – 3 days until you’re feeding all new. A spoonful of canned pumpkin and/or probiotics can help dogs that are having difficulty switching foods. Once you switch a few times and your dog gets used to variety you shouldn’t need to transition – I never transitioned my dog.

Beef and buffalo/bison are two different protein sources, they’re all red meat though. Technically speaking buffalo and bison are two different species, however concerning dog food I’m pretty sure it’s all bison (many use the terms interchangeably). I’d make sure you’re feeding a variety of both red meat and poultry foods – don’t do all red meat or all poultry.

• This reply was modified 12 years ago by Hound Dog Mom.