How do you change from Royal Canin to BARF? Is it a slow process?
My little fellow, Jerry a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, is 14 weeks old and has only eaten Royal Canin Junior.
He is thriving, eating, sleeping, playing, growing and very happy.
All the information about BARF seems very positive, so I am quite torn.
Your advice would be appreciated.
When ever you change diet it must be done slowly to prevent stomache upsets. I assume this was the food recommened by your breeder (RC) ? My puppiesare fed small breed Eukanuba I would not want to have my purchasers switch to another product. Puppy diet is the most important diet of any age. In my case I know what to expect in growth and health There are so many diets out there. All claiming to be better than the other . If your puppy is doing well I would stick to that diet especally if your breeder or Vet recommended it.
You can add to your kibble, raw meat and a few baby carrots to start. Of course reduce the kibble. Dogs can have the best of both worlds. Just don't introduce any store bought treats, instead give them baby carrots, pealed apple.
If you really want to go Raw, plan on doing so after the dog is a 1 year old. When going Raw, you must add supplements to your dogs food, to ensure that they get all vitamins, minerals and amino acids, they need for a healthy life. If you are really serious about going raw, perhaps your vet will know a nutritionist that can meet with you and build the right food for your dog. I do want to say though, that it's not just going raw, that is healthy. Just like kibble you have to make wise decisions about the meat and fish you put in your dogs bowl. Free range meat is the best, because the dog is not getting any of the antibiotics or other supplements farmers use to beef up their beef, lamb bison whatever.
Raw bones are very important as well, and it will help keep the dogs teeth clean.
just my 6 cents
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