I often emphasize to everyone that when changing pet food, it is essential to use the 7-Day Transition Feeding Method. However, due to time constraints at the time, I was unable to explain the 7-Day Transition Feeding Method very clearly. Therefore, today we will provide a detailed introduction to what the 7-Day Transition Feeding Method is.
On the first day, there is still old food at home, so the proportion of old food is controlled at about 80%, while the proportion of new food is maintained at 20%.
On the second day, the proportion of old food is slightly reduced to about 75%, and the proportion of new food is increased to 25%.
On the third day, the ratio is approximately 60% old food and 40% new food.
On the fourth day, the old food and new food are almost equal.
On the fifth day, the proportion of new food is slightly increased compared to the old food, roughly at a ratio of four to six.
On the sixth day, the new food continues to increase, expected to account for 70% to 75% of the total, while the old food is around 25%.
On the seventh day, all food is replaced with new food.
Of course, these are just reference values for your reference. Regarding the proportions, they can be 20%, 23%, or 25%, and these are not a big problem. The main emphasis is on a continuous process.
At the same time, this seven-day period is also a reference ratio. Depending on the gastrointestinal condition of the cat, this time can be seven days, ten days, or fifteen days, all of which are fine. We hope to make the cat safer, so the duration can be appropriately extended, which will result in a better effect.
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