Puppy diarrhea: How to add new kibble without old after bland diet?

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My puppy has Diarrhea, so I am feeding him plain chicken and rice with some sweet potatoes. I want to switch the kibble he was eating from the breeder to a new kibble I bought. My question is, when his stool starts to go back to normal, should I incorporate the old kibble and the new kibble? Or can I just start adding a little bit of the new kibble to the chicken and rice without the old? Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 10 days old | 9.5 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. You should be able to just incorporate the new kibble into the chicken & rice you are feeding. Start very slow & always feed small meals more frequently. As you see how Remington's digestive tract heals, you can increase the amount of food fed & the amount of the new kibble you add. At 2 months of age, the goal is to feed a minimum 3 times a day, but for now, if you only feed a tablespoon every hour or so, that is fine. If his stool remains normal, feed his total caloric recommendation in those 3 meals until he is about 16-20 weeks. Then, he should be good to feed every 12 hours. Also, be sure his stool has been checked by your veterinarian for intestinal parasites, the number one reason for a puppy to have diarrhea. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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