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For most dogs, the fast switch method is best – it’s fast, easy and perfect for puppies and healthy, active dogs. If your dog is older, has a sensitive stomach or has a pre-existing health condition, then the slow switch method is best for you.
If your pet has a strong immune system and is generally quite healthy, an immediate switch can be done. Fast your pet on the first day to allow the body to cleanse itself of toxins and to make your pet eager for their next days meal.
Be aware that the normal detoxification process may cause temporary symptoms of vomiting or diarrhea. This may also be the result of eating too fast, gulping, or possible temperature variations.
I have a Doggie Detox Diet that might help with the transition. It takes a little bit of planning and preparation but can often help with a successful transition.
Day 1: Fast your pet. Allow the
body to cleanse itself of toxins and get your pet eager for raw.
Day 2: Start out with 10% being the raw diet and 90% of their old
diet.
Note: Because the digestion time is different for processed diets and raw meat diets we suggest that you separate the feedings and feed the old diet in the morning and the raw food at night.
Day 3-10: Increase the raw diet
each day by 10% and decrease the old diet by 10% for the next 9 days.
Day 11: On the 10th day, you should be feeding only the BARF
Diet®™
Want to give your dog's health an added boost? Here are two products that we recommend for first time BARFers® to get a head start on seeing some amazing changes in your pet. We recommend owners use these two supplements during the first 90 days when switching to BARF®. The Jump Start Bundle is also excellent for long-term use with pets that have pre-existing health issues and also for preventative maintenance.
Jump-Start Bundle:This bundle features two of our best-selling pet supplements: E-BARF® Plus enzyme and probiotic powder and Wild Alaska Salmon omega oil - guaranteed to help minimize any digestive upset and boost your pet’s immune system. During the first 30 days when switching to raw the Jump-Start bundle will give your dog's digestive and immune systems a quick boost and speed up results in no time!
More and more consumers are requesting information on calories in our diets because they are concerned about the proper feeding amounts for their breed. The feeding guidelines that we display on all our BARF World® Diet packages are strictly a guideline. We believe label claims of caloric content are not an accurate guideline and can actually be more harmful than good. There are many variables that need to be considered in order to know what is the proper amount to feed. Variables that should be considered are:
More importantly, how food is manufactured during processing plays a significant role. Ingredients, despite identical caloric calculation, that are cooked/extruded are very different in metabolized calories than the same identical raw/uncooked ingredients. Additionally, calories from sugar and starch are more fattening than from fat or protein.
The most important factor in the proper feeding of any diet is the trained eye of the owner! Feed your pet the amount that allows your dog to have the body condition you want.
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Raw Dog Foods do not require any added ingredients and have been prepared with the proper blend and balance of ingredients. The BARF® Diets are AAFCO certified complete and balanced. Easy and convenient too ~ Just thaw and serve!