Feed with confidence

How to switch or transition
your pets’ food

Feed with confidence

How to switch or transition
your pets’ food

 

 

 

 

 

Coming soon, select Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin foods will have updated formulas.

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Transitioning your pet's food can be easy, but please be sure to plan ahead to make it as seamless as possible. We're here to support you every step of the way.

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Transitioning your pet to a new food

 

 

There will likely be a time when your pet will need to switch to a new food, whether it’s to a therapeutic nutrition, a new formula or they just need a food that better suits their life stage. Pets should gradually transition to new food to avoid stomach upset. Here are some tips for transitioning your pet to a new food.

Transitioning your pet to a new food

 

 

There will likely be a time when your pet will need to switch to a new food, whether it’s to a therapeutic nutrition, a new formula or they just need a food that better suits their life stage. Pets should gradually transition to new food to avoid stomach upset. Here are some tips for transitioning your pet to a new food.

Follow this 7-day transition schedule

Once your portions are correct, gradually decrease the amount of current (old) food while increasing the amount of new food. Be patient — if it seems like your pet needs a little more time, add an extra day or two to the schedule.

Follow this 7-day transition schedule

Once your portions are correct, gradually decrease the amount of current (old) food while increasing the amount of new food. Be patient — if it seems like your pet needs a little more time, add an extra day or two to the schedule.
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While it’s not a necessity, some pets are a little more stubborn than others, and a little wet food can make all the difference. To avoid going over their daily caloric intake requirements, be sure to check with your vet on the proper serving sizes.

While it’s not a necessity, some pets are a little more stubborn than others, and a little wet food can make all the difference. To avoid going over their daily caloric intake requirements, be sure to check with your vet on the proper serving sizes.

 

 

Combine wet & dry food

Try feeding your pet the dry kibble version of the same diet and softening it with the following ratios:

Add the following “enhancers” to make your pet’s dry food more appealing

Before adding any of these to your pet’s meal plan, check with your veterinarian to make sure it is appropriate for your pet’s diet. Added properly, it should make up 10% or less of your pet’s daily calories (kcal).