French bulldog puppy has soft poop on grain-free. Can I switch food?

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I have a French bulldog who came home on a grain free diet. She constantly has soft poo and we have ruled out any medical concerns. I would like to change her food to regular diet (not grain free). Is this okay to make the switch? Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Female | spayed | 6 months and 17 days old | 20 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

I'm glad to hear that Roo is healthy aside from this soft stool. Yes, it's absolutely fine to switch her to a standard grain-containing diet. The FDA has issued warnings about grain-free diets and a concerning link to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), so switching is a great idea. I prefer brands like Hill's Science Diet, Purina ProPlan, Royal Canin, Iams, or Eukanuba, as these companies employ veterinary nutritionists and conduct proper testing on their diets. Since Roo is only 6 months old, be sure to look for a puppy food, as these are formulated for growth. When she's about one year old, you can switch her to an adult food. One of the most important things to remember is that anytime you switch her diet - even just opening a new bag of food - it's best to mix the old and new foods together gradually over 5-7 days. Sudden diet changes can trigger some vomiting and/or diarrhea, which is the last thing anyone needs! I hope that everything goes well!

French bulldog puppy has soft poop on grain-free. Can I switch food?

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