How to Begin Feeding
Life's Abundance Pet Food
"How do I switch dog food?"
"How do I switch cat food?"
This is an often asked question by pet parents when wanting to change to a more nutritious dog or cat food. By following the simple directions below, I’m confident that your pet will continue to benefit from it over the course of his or her lifetime.
Please follow these recommendations for switching from your pet’s current food to the new Life’s Abundance dry food. Please remember, these are general guidelines. Some pets are more sensitive to changes in diet than others. Some will do fine with a slightly faster change and some will take longer.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT SWITCH TO LIFE’S ABUNDANCE OVERNIGHT.
A pet’s intestinal system is unique in that it requires a slow introduction to a new diet.
Gradually switch to Life's Abundance from your pet's current diet over the course of 5-7 days.
Review the feeding guidelines on the back label of the bag or can to determine the appropriate quantity of Life’s Abundance food for your dog or cat.
For the first two days: Feed 1/4 of the recommended amount of the new food and supplement the remaining 3/4 with the older food.
On the third and fourth days: Feed 1/2 of the recommended amount of the new food and 1/2 older food.
On the fifth and sixth days: Use 3/4 of the recommended amount of the new food and 1/4 of the older food.
On the seventh day: The transition period is over and you can feed Life’s Abundance according to the recommended amounts without using the previous food.
How do you know that you are converting to the new food correctly?
The reaction of your dog’s body will be your guide. Life’s Abundance dry pet food food stools should be firm and small. If the stools become softer or excessive, you have switched over too quickly or may be feeding too much. If you encounter some of these issues, simply decrease the amount of Life’s Abundance you are feeding by 1/4, even if it is less than the recommended amount on the chart. Continue feeding this amount until the stools become firmer and/or less frequent.
Refrain from feeding your pet anything else new until the transition to Life's Abundance is complete.
Refrain from feeding your pet anything else new until the transition to Life's Abundance is complete.
Your immediate goal is to introduce and convert your pet’s diet fully to their new food. If you add other new products (like treats or supplements) all at the same time, your dog’s intestinal tract is more likely to experience problems. Once your pet’s diet consists of Life’s Abundance food alone, feel free to add the new Life's Abundance cat treats or dog treats and/or dog supplements or cat supplements at that time.
By following these helpful directions, your dogs and cats should enjoy a smooth transition to a truly superior food.
