How do I transition my dog from kibble to raw?
For adult dogs, the transition to 100% raw can be gradual. We recommend a two week transition period.
• Days 1-3: add 20% raw to 80% kibble.
• Days 4-6: add 40% raw to 70% kibble.
• Days 7-9: add 60% raw to 40% kibble.
• Days 10-12: add 80% raw to 20% kibble.
• Days 12-14: remove kibble completely and feed 100% raw.
• Days 4-6: add 40% raw to 70% kibble.
• Days 7-9: add 60% raw to 40% kibble.
• Days 10-12: add 80% raw to 20% kibble.
• Days 12-14: remove kibble completely and feed 100% raw.
For puppies, there is no transitional period and fully raw meals should be balanced immediately.
Can I mix kibble and raw together? Is it okay to feed both?
Yes! If you plan to feed both raw and kibble, we strongly suggest not feeding over 20-30% of a total meal as raw. When mixing raw into kibble at percentages above 30% of the total meal, the raw food can throw off the nutrient balance of the kibble and vice versa, which actually leads to doing more damage than good.
If you are planning to use raw in this way, we suggest checking out our essential or our classic blend! It gives you all the benefits of raw without the added stress of calculating multiple exact nutrients by weight.