Pacific Pride Bulldogs

If you've made it this far, you are ready to make this B.A.R.F diet a reality and a lifestyle

 

The switch can be rapid and trouble free. A dog that has some experience in eating a variety of home prepared meals, both cooked and raw, there is usually more acceptance and less likelihood of gastrointestinal upset. With kibble fed dogs, the change is much more dramatic to their system and may cause a strain on their gastrointestinal system but it’ll be short lived.

 

While your dog may be eating a lot of processed foods at the moment, chalk full of chemicals and additives, switching to a B.A.R.F diet full of wholesome organic ingredients will take immediate effect. 

 

There are two general methods of making the switch to better nutrition, Rapid and Slow

 

Rapid Switch

This is the simplest way to make the switch. “Just do it!” Take the plunge as it doesn’t have to be gradual. Before using the rapid switch, you need to consider whether your dog is suited to a quick transfer of diet. The general experience and consensus is that the rapid switch is the preferred, simplest, most trouble free and most successful method for dogs particularly young and healthy dogs with a relatively normal gastrointestinal system. The rapid switch with dogs that are older, with digestive problems or impaired immune systems, the rapid switch may not be appropriate. In this case you will need to consider the slow switch. 

 

One recommendation before making the switch is to fast your dog for one or two days. This will detoxify your dog and will also brings on their hunger to make the meal more appealing. You may also want to divide the daily amount into two or three smaller meals.

 

Slow Switch

There are a few basic methods

1) Offer one meal of B.A.R.F followed by one meal of the kibble. The concept is to gradually wean your dog away from the kibble and move towards the raw. If your dog accepts this method completely with no problems, it is very likely that your dog has a strong digestive system. You’re on your way to a smooth transition.

 

2) Offer both B.A.R.F and kibble simultaneously; gradually offer less of the kibble and more of the raw. Note however that by offering your dog both types of food, some dogs may develop a gastrointestinal upset if they can’t tolerate these two vastly different types of food in their digestive system at the same time. 

 

As you decide on which method works best for you and your dog, the ultimate goal is the same in transitioning to the B.A.R.F diet; you’re on your way to providing your dog with the most nutritious diet essential in promoting a healthy and happy dog. Remember take PRIDE in making the switch and have fun!