Most dogs need no transition period. Simply introduce the meal at hand and allow them to eat!

 

If the dog has a history of a sensitive stomach, then gradual conversion might be in order. Begin with a small portion of the diet. If feeding actual chicken with bones, chop up a small portion containing both meat and bones (50/50) and feed it.

If using a commercial diet, simply offer a small portion of the defrosted diet. Then, if your dog shows no reaction, (diarrhea, vomiting), continue to introduce a higher volume each day until you have reach the intended amount.

 

Some dogs will never be able to change their diets to raw. Quite often, these are dogs that have historically shown a sensitivity to any changes in diet, even from one brand of commercial dog food to another.

 

Other dogs might show an initial aversion to raw foods. You might have to make them hungry first. Then, lightly braze the food in a frying pan (no or little oil, then heat) to stimulate their appetites by making the food smell a bit more like table foods. Always feed the raw meat meal separately from the dry or canned food meal. (Top)