{"id":11691,"date":"2022-03-25T10:50:59","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-can-you-switch-a-dogs-food\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:50:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:50:59","slug":"how-often-can-you-switch-a-dogs-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-can-you-switch-a-dogs-food\/","title":{"rendered":"How often can you switch a dog&#8217;s food?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-can-you-switch-a-dogs-food\/#How_often_can_you_switch_a_dogs_food\" title=\"How often can you switch a dog&#8217;s food?\">How often can you switch a dog&#8217;s food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-can-you-switch-a-dogs-food\/#When_should_puppies_switch_to_2_meals_a_day\" title=\"When should puppies switch to 2 meals a day?\">When should puppies switch to 2 meals a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-can-you-switch-a-dogs-food\/#Should_you_change_your_dogs_food_periodically\" title=\"Should you change your dog&#8217;s food periodically?\">Should you change your dog&#8217;s food periodically?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-can-you-switch-a-dogs-food\/#What_happens_if_you_dont_gradually_switch_dog_food\" title=\"What happens if you don&#8217;t gradually switch dog food?\">What happens if you don&#8217;t gradually switch dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-can-you-switch-a-dogs-food\/#Is_it_bad_to_change_your_dogs_food_often\" title=\"Is it bad to change your dog&#8217;s food often?\">Is it bad to change your dog&#8217;s food often?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-can-you-switch-a-dogs-food\/#Should_dogs_eat_the_same_food_everyday\" title=\"Should dogs eat the same food everyday?\">Should dogs eat the same food everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-can-you-switch-a-dogs-food\/#Do_dogs_get_bored_of_the_same_food\" title=\"Do dogs get bored of the same food?\">Do dogs get bored of the same food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-can-you-switch-a-dogs-food\/#How_long_should_a_dog_eat_the_same_food\" title=\"How long should a dog eat the same food?\">How long should a dog eat the same food?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_can_you_switch_a_dogs_food\"><\/span>How often can you switch a dog&#8217;s food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Minimally, <b>at least every three months. But you can change more frequently than that. If your dog does not suffer from digestive upsets when his food is changed, then you might even consider changing foods every time the bag runs out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_puppies_switch_to_2_meals_a_day\"><\/span>When should puppies switch to 2 meals a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best time to switch your puppy from three to two meals a day is when they are <b>between six and 12 months old. Keep in mind that most toy and small breed dogs can make the switch to two meals a day when they are between seven and nine months old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_change_your_dogs_food_periodically\"><\/span>Should you change your dog&#8217;s food periodically?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Every owner should be changing food about every 3 months or so to maintain variety and to avoid allergic reactions. For the best results, rotate between protein sources such as beef, lamb, and chicken. Rotating food may cause some gastrointestinal issues at first because dogs have sensitive stomachs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_dont_gradually_switch_dog_food\"><\/span>What happens if you don&#8217;t gradually switch dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Switch Food Gradually Although your intentions are good, you should resist this urge. <b>Abrupt changes to your dog&#8217;s diet could result in gastrointestinal disturbances that lead to vomiting and\/or diarrheaand the last thing you want to do is condition them to associate his new home or food with discomfort.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_to_change_your_dogs_food_often\"><\/span>Is it bad to change your dog&#8217;s food often?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Switching your dog&#8217;s food abruptly can cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, diarrhea, and a decreased appetite. Any time you decide to change your dog&#8217;s food, you should transition to the new diet gradually in order to give your dog&#8217;s system time to adjust to the change.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_dogs_eat_the_same_food_everyday\"><\/span>Should dogs eat the same food everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs get tired of eating the same thing every day. Unlike us, our canine pals don&#8217;t need variety. <b>They&#8217;re fine eating the same thing all the time. Once you find a food that works well for your dog, stick with it. Changing types or brands of food can make your dog sick.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_bored_of_the_same_food\"><\/span>Do dogs get bored of the same food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because of dog&#8217;s number of taste receptors, <b>dogs do not get bored eating the same food as often as humans. So, it is not mandatory to drastically change the dog&#8217;s food frequently. There can be an equal balance of diversifying the dog&#8217;s food while limiting extreme changes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_a_dog_eat_the_same_food\"><\/span>How long should a dog eat the same food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs should eat at least two meals each day, <b>about 12 hours apart. But a breakfast, lunch, and dinner schedule is an equally great option. If more than 12 hours elapses between meals, the stomach can become hyperacidic causing nausea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How often can you switch a dog&#8217;s food?When should puppies switch to 2 meals a day?Should you change your dog&#8217;s food periodically?What happens if you don&#8217;t gradually switch dog food?Is it bad to change your dog&#8217;s food often?Should dogs eat the same food everyday?Do dogs get bored of the same food?How long&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11691"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11691"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11691\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11691"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11691"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11691"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}