Busderpuddle Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 We have been feeding Ruby Fromm food for the last 4 months with great results. She is one that tends to get bored with her food and not eat very well off an on. She has been on the chicken flavor and I was wondering about switching her to the fish one next. I have never switched flavors without switching brands, and am wondering if I can just switch flavors or if I still need to add the new flavor in slowly like I would do if it was a completley new brand of food ? I am planning on getting a smaller bag to make sure she likes it. Thanks Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johberry Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Fromm claims that you should be able to switch flavors without consequence. This may or may not be true as each dog responds differently. We feed Nutrisca and recently switched from salmon to lamb, same brand, without any issue. I didn't do it slowly as the bag of salmon was running out. I did a quarter salmon and 3/4 lamb for three days and then a full transition to the new flavor. If anything, his stools actually seem better. Sorry, not sure if I helped any. I'm sure someone with more experience with Fromm will chime in. Edited October 21, 2014 by Johberry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I have switched flavors in other foods with no ill effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 My experience has been that it's the change in protein source which causes the most issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 My experience has been that it's the change in protein source which causes the most issues. That's what I am worried about. If I know she has been OK with salmon in the past would it be OK to switch quickly ? Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieRhea Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 As long as your dog doesn't have a sensitivity to a particular protein it is fine to switch within the same brand of food. Formulations are similar within the same brand, just don't go from a with grain to a grain free without transitioning for a week or 2 weeks. I imagine it is Chicken a la veg to Salmon a la veg? Also, you can mix the two flavors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Great..thank you ! Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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