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[Coop590]

Hi guys
when I first got Lily from the breeder she was eating puppy chow, graduallyswitched her over to Natures Logic and after 2 weeks she was having very loosestools, so I went to the pet store and bought Orjien and did 50% natures logicand 50% orjien and a little bit of pumpkin...Later in the evening she threw itALL up!! I’m just wondering if I should continue to feed her the Orgien or if Ishould stop.

 

[Sherry]

you are making the switch's too fast. a food switch should take a couple weeks at least starting with the new food being 25% of the mix. every few days add a bit more new food the mix until you have completed switched over. 100% canned pumpkin not pumpkin mix. only about 1 tbs a day. pumpkin is fiber and it can also have the opposite affect if given too much. add some cooked rice to the meal, just a tbs or two. this will also make poops more solid. small meals more often, maybe three to four a day.

 

[BruceP]

Exactly as Sherry said... too fast of a switch.
Doing a slow transition is so their tummy doesn't get upset from the difference in ingredients in the old and new foods. It basically is feeding 1/4 new food mixed with 3/4 old for for about a week, then mix 1/2 and 1/2 old and new for another week. Then 3/4 new food and 1/4 old food for another week before feeding 100% new food. Along the way, if your bullie starts to get loose poo you may want to back up a little on the mixture for a while longer before proceeding.
Also, I had a discussion with a rep from Earthborn a few weeks ago and he said that whenever he transitions from one food to another he adds a couple tablespoons of canned pumpkin to the mix. Said he never has a soft poo issue doing it that way. Hope this helps.

 

[Bella'sMom]

I have nothing to add in how to do it, but a hints with doing it. I would pre-measure the increments and put them into baggies. I would do the 1/4-3/4 for 3-4 days, 6-8 baggies then the 1/2-1/2 etc....That way with other people feeding the dogs, there is no mix up or "I forgot" what the measurements should be. You can re-use the baggies every switch to save. Slowly is the key to switching. Good Luck

 

[JAKEISGREAT]

Exactly what everyone says....slow is best...good luck!

 

[Coop590]

Thanks everyone!

 

[NigelsMom]

Sending well wishes to you and Lily!

 

[bullmama]

Also going from puppy chow to such a good food you will need to feed less! Cut back the amount you are giving and see if things firm up.

 

[kazzy220]

Can't add to what has already been said ........ except to say good luck!!

 

[LariP]

How is Lily doing now?

 

[Coop590]

She is doing much better now thanks everyone for the advice I do have anyother question though should I be putting a probiotic supplement in her food?

 

[JAKEISGREAT]

[MENTION=2291]cowsmom[/MENTION] might be the one for this question!

 

[cowsmom]

i dont see the harm in adding a probiotic to her food. having a good immune system is key to bullies so sure see how she does on it.

 

[Coop590]

Can I put Pumpkin and a probiotic in her food in the mornign and then switch the pumpkin to plain yogurt or cottage cheese in the evening or would that be to much? I just want her to be healthy!!and should i be feeding her any kind of supplement or is she to young to start her on something? Sorry for all the questions ahah im a nervous new mommy lol!

 

[JAKEISGREAT]

[MENTION=2291]cowsmom[/MENTION]!