[nagdu] Switching foods

[Julie J.]

Daryl,

I have switched food both ways.  I generally try to do it a bit gradually, 
over 2 to 4 days.  I think a week is recommended, but I have never done it 
that gradually.  There have been times when I've switched directly from one 
food to another.  I had two foods in a row be recalled several years ago.  I 
couldn't get more of the same food because of the recall and I was not 
excited about continuing with the food, not knowing if it was safe.   I 
don't remember any huge problems either way.   There may be some changes in 
relieving patterns and output, but nothing extreme.

I don't know much about protein sources and allergies, but I'd stay away 
from whole eggs if she shouldn't have chicken.  I don't see any problem with 
whole eggs themselves, but it is chicken after all..unless it's duck eggs or 
something, but usually if it just says eggs it's chicken.   I think there's 
a chicken and egg joke in there somewhere? *smile*

Julie
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-----Original Message----- 
From: Daryl Marie via nagdu
Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 10:34 PM
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Cc: Daryl Marie
Subject: [nagdu] Switching foods

Hello!
I am switching Jenny's protein source in her food. She's been on a chicken, 
turkey, salmon formula for about a year now, and I've posted before about 
seasonal allergies that might not be seasonal.  I took her to the vet this 
weekend and she does have a mild yeast infection in her ears (whether that's 
due to food or exaserbated by the heat, I don't know).  I've been generally 
advised to serve a limited ingredient diet and definitely switch her protein 
(avoiding chicken in particular), so I got a small bag of a limited 
ingredient venison diet.
I have a few questions:
1) Should I do a gradual switch (which is generally recommended) or a 
complete one immediately?
2) I am not completely sold on how truly limited a diet this new food is, so 
if I don't like it for her, or if I want to switch her to something else, 
how soon is too soon to tell?
3) If I do switch, should I try and re-introduce turkey or salmon?
4) One dog food brand I saw had dried whole eggs... is that good for dogs?

Thanks, guys!

Daryl
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