Feeding Your Dog Right

Carnevore Mountain's Transition Tips

Carnevore Mountain offers insights into transitioning your dog's diet, highlighting the benefits of raw food and providing two methods for a smooth switch, whether through Rapid-Fasting or the gradual Slow-Blend approach.

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Cooked Or Raw Meal Choice?

Raw meals offer the best absorption of nutrients for your pet. If you have an alternative preference to cook based on your pets preference, that is totally fine! Many of our customers enjoy both lightly cooked or raw. ​ If you feel your dog needs something different or have veterinary recommendations, please adapt at your own discretion. It is recommended to consult your veterinarian regarding all dietary considerations prior to transitioning to a raw diet. The following Carneovore Mountain raw dog food can be lightly cooked as we use a bone powder in these recipes: The Big Beef, Lamb-Tastic, Beef 'N Bone Bites, The Hypoallergenic Diet.

How To Switch To Our Food From Kibble

To get started, we recommend choosing a poultry-based raw meal for the first 5 days. Afterwards, explore other meals for at least three days. This process allows your dog to adjust and build a tolerance to a variety of proteins.

Next, Choose one of the two transition methods we recommend to switching your dog's diet.

METHOD 1: RAPID-FASTING

Most puppies and healthy adult dogs can switch to a raw diet using the "Rapid -Fasting" method, which introduces an empty stomach first thing in the morning.

To do a Rapid-Fasting Switch, you do not feed their evening meal (fasting 8 to 12 hours), then introduce their new raw food in the morning.

  • If you serve a cold meal early in the transitioning stage, it may cause some dogs to vomit. To give your dog the best raw experience, bring the meal to room temperature by allowing the food to sit out for up to 30 minutes.
  • Add a little warm water, which also enhances the raw food smell and flavour. After four days, you should be able to feed straight from the refrigerator without any issue.

Summary

  1. Skip your pet's evening meal.
  2. After fasting for 8 - 12 hours, introduce Carnevore Mountain for breakfast. Start with a poultry-based formula for three to four days.
  3. After three to four days, introduce Carnevore Mountain with pork and beef for three days.
  4. From here, continue to provide a variety of proteins on rotation daily or weekly

METHOD 2: SLOW-BLEND

This method has your dog gradually change their diet over seven days.

  • Each dog is unique and may require less or more time to make the full transition, depending on their breed, age, weight, sensitivity and activity levels. It is best to be present with your dog to assess their progress.

Follow this recommended schedule:

Start the process by separating each meal into two parts: 75% original diet, 25% raw, for two days.

Day 1-2

25% raw
75% original diet.

Day 3-4

50% raw
50% original diet.

Day 5-6

75% raw
25% original diet.

Day 7+

100% raw

The amount of dry food can gradually be reduced while you increase the amount of raw food until your dog's diet consists of 100% raw food.

  • Be sure to keep each feeding separate as both products are consumed and processed at different rates and should never be mixed.
  • If you notice loose stools early in the process, cut back on the amount of raw food being fed and increase it at a slower rate. The result should be small and firm stool consistency, which results from better nutrient absorption.
  • Once you see a nice firm poop, you can completely transition 100% to raw food.

    Did You Know?

    • Exposing your dog at an early age to a range of natural Carnevore Mountain meals will in fact help your pet's immune system by consuming the diverse fats, carbs and protein.

    • Your furry friend's energy levels are the secret ingredient to the perfect meal plan. A bouncy, playful pup may need an extra helping of raw food and nutrients, while a laid-back senior dog might prefer a more chill dining experience.

    • Exposing your dog at an early age to a range of natural Carnevore Mountain meals will in fact help your pet's immune system by consuming the diverse fats, carbs and protein.

    • As your furry friend grows up, its taste buds and tummy will go through some changes too. From tiny tots to wise old pals, the amount and kind of chow they need will vary. A little pup might have a bottomless pit for a tummy compared to a sophisticated senior woofer!

    • Exposing your dog at an early age to a range of natural Carnevore Mountain meals will in fact help your pet's immune system by consuming the diverse fats, carbs and protein.

    • Keeping your furry friend fit is the key to a paw-some and well-rounded life. So, keep a sharp eye on their munchies and adjust as needed to keep them in tip-top shape. And hey, team up with your vet to sniff out any health hiccups along the way!

    • Exposing your dog at an early age to a range of natural Carnevore Mountain meals will in fact help your pet's immune system by consuming the diverse fats, carbs and protein.

    • Regular chow times are like the VIP pass to a well-structured doggie day! Serving up meals like clockwork, sticking to their favorite grub, and dishing out the right portions are the key ingredients for a happy pup and a top-notch tummy! Keep the tail-wagging routine going for a healthy, wag-tastic pooch!

    • Maintaining a happy tummy for your furry friend is key! Doggy probiotics are like tiny superheroes that aid in digestion, vitamin absorption, and boosting their immune system. Research even suggests that these friendly bacteria can tackle issues like upset tummies, gas, weight, stinky breath, and allergies.

    Suggested Servings

    There are several factors that could impact your pet's feeding needs. Age, energy levels, size, breed will all be different. The following is a general guide to help you start your feeding program. Puppies should be fed 4-8% of their growing body weight and Adult dogs should be fed 2-3% of their ideal body weight.
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    Please adjust accordingly based on your adult dog or puppy’s behaviour (ie. begging for table scraps as a new negative behaviour, excessive drooling, weight gain/loss). Puppies will require weekly and sometimes daily dietary change.

    Puppies
    (up to 6 months)

    0.5 lb/meal twice daily

    Adult dogs
    (30 - 50 lbs 7 months or older)

    .06 to 1.5 lbs/meal once daily

    Adult dogs
    (60 – 80 lbs)

    1.2 to 2.4 lbs/meal once daily

    Adult dogs
    (80 – 100 lbs)

    1.6 to 3 lbs/meal once daily

    Tips For New Puppy Owners

    Depending on your breed and animal size, there are many recommendations and opinions from a wide variety of experts.

    When considering the best suited diet for your dog, it is important to determine the size, activity level, breed predisposition for allergies, owner lifestyle (ie. kibble is more convenient than a raw diet).

    Even after deciding on your dogs diet, it is important to be in tune with your dog regarding their digestive changes, allergic reactions (ie. skin or eye symptoms). If there are any changes to your dog, always consult your veterinarian for advice.

    My Dog Is Having Very Soft Stools Or Discomfort

    Dogs have very sensitive digestive systems and issues can arise for many reasons, especially when changing the diet of your animal. This can also be from other environmental factors, so it is always important to consult your veterinary professional if you are having any concerns.