Your dog fussing about food too much? Try rotational feeding! - The Daily Report

There are a plethora of microorganisms in your little furball’s gut that are helping him digest his food properly. 

So, when you change up your pet’s diet and include different types of foods containing fiber and probiotics, you increase their longevity.

Rotational feeding means your fur baby will be able to take in a wide range of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants. Moreover, a varied diet reduces the risk of your dog developing food sensitivities later in life. 

For our dog Abby, we switch between chicken and eggs on a regular basis. We do two boiled eggs in her dinner for two days and then a palmful of chicken for the next two days. This goes on for six days of the week, and then we skip the protein altogether on Sunday to give her tummy a little break. 

Going completely grain-free is never advised unless your dog is allergic to grains. We switch between red rice, white rice, and ragi flour for a grain-inclusive meal. We do boiled veggies and yogurt for a grain-free meal. 

We keep things interesting for our dog by providing an assortment of different textures at mealtime. We give her dry kibble 1-2 times a week and home-cooked food the rest of the days. When we travel with our dog , we keep different types of dry food for uncertain times. 

Here is a general timetable to transition your dog’s diet: 

• Day 1: Replace 25% of the old food with the new food. (Ex. – Swap only the protein)
• Day 3: Replace 50% of the old food with the new food. (Ex. – Swap the grain for veggies)
• Day 5: Replace 75% of the old food with the new food. (Ex. – Bring in new protein and new grain)
• Day 7: Fully transition 100% of the old food to the new food.