How often do you need to rotate your dog's food?

[LordNelson]

I've had Nelson on Fromm's pork and peas for almost a year now, and while it has done well for him, I wonder if I need to rotate in different proteins/flavors on occasion.
If so, how often do folks normally do this?

Please note, he does get a lot of food in addition to his kibble, IE some steak or bacon on the weekend, apples/watermelons/bananas, carrots/broccoli/peas on a weekly basis.

Thanks!

 

[oscarmayer]

Dang! Sounds like he eats better than I do. We don't change foods simply for the heck of it. It took a while to find one that worked well in terms of digestion, allergies, and protein content. No real need to change. The bullies never complain to me about it.

 

[natski282]

I am pretty well the same as you with the additions sept steak and bacon there is never enough left over for them lol
I just picked up 2 bags of Go dog food ( I feed 5 dogs here one is 110 lbs ) , I try not to rotate for that reason as there all different breeds and do not need the allergy issues, this food is excellent for Rosie My bully . I get almost 3 weeks out of that purchase at app $ 175.00 CDN . If it aint broke I do not fix it comes into play for Me also .

 

[Saalwi]

Beauty of homecooking is variety ... I switch it up every 3 days[emoji4]

 

[Marine91]

Harlea has pork and peas for breakfast and duck and hassenpheffer for dinner.

 

[TyTysmom]

Honestly if he's having no issues with the food, and eating well - I would not switch or change anything!

 

[2BullyMama]

I've had Nelson on Fromm's pork and peas for almost a year now, and while it has done well for him, I wonder if I need to rotate in different proteins/flavors on occasion.
If so, how often do folks normally do this?

Please note, he does get a lot of food in addition to his kibble, IE some steak or bacon on the weekend, apples/watermelons/bananas, carrots/broccoli/peas on a weekly basis.

Thanks!

I would not mess with a good thing! Unless there are signs of issues, let it be ---- he has a great diet going

 

[harveyspecter]

on the Fromm, grain free line, only 2 works for Harvey.
Lamb & Lentil and Gamebird. - Will alternate the two.

 

[dalmatina38]

Once I found the one that doesn't give my girls tear stains that was it. There is no switching up anything. They get ice cubes, eggs added to their food a couple times a week and a few morsels from left over breakfasts on weekends. No tear stains, no upset stomachs, no serious shedding, no gas.........no switching. lol

 

[LordNelson]

No tear stains, no upset stomachs, no serious shedding, no gas.........no switching. lol

Thanks everyone!

He has minimal to no tear stains, no upset stomachs, and no gas. He does shed a lot, but I assume that's because he's pretty much all white -- so the shedding is obvious. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something.

 

[helsonwheels]

Beauty of homecooking is variety ... I switch it up every 3 days[emoji4]

Home cooking too.. but why every 3days?

 

[Saalwi]

Because I cook every 3 days