What to expect when transitioning to Raw

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3 Minute read, Published: August 21, 2024

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Transitioning a dog from kibble to raw food begins with a four-day detox phase of feeding pure tripe. During this initial stage, the dog’s stool becomes black and slightly loose. This temporary colour and consistency change occurs because pure tripe is dark and contains no bone content. After four days, the diet transitions to tripe mixes. At this stage, the stool becomes slightly white as bone is introduced. These physical variations are normal signs of dietary adaptation.

When swapping from kibble to raw, we suggest you read our starter guide or come into the shop for help and advice

A basic guide to transitioning is to begin with feeding raw for 4 days.  This is a “detox”

Your dogs poop may go black and slightly sloppy during this stage because the tripe is dark in colour and has no bone in it.

Then you will move off pure tripe and feed tripe mixes.  During this stage your dogs poop may go slightly white.

Remember – we are hear to help so give us a ring if you are unsure of anything

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