Introduction

Whether you're switching to a new wet food, dry food, or a BARF diet, you hear the same advice everywhere: "Give your dog time to get used to the new food." And if the stool becomes soft or even watery in the first few days, people often say that's completely normal. But is that really the case? No! In this article, you'll learn why a healthy dog ​​fed high-quality food won't get diarrhea—even when switching food.

Why the “adjustment period” is often just a myth

Dogs have an amazingly adaptable digestive system. In nature, they eat whatever they find—and this is constantly changing. The idea that the intestines need weeks to adjust to a different food stems primarily from the days when most commercially available foods consisted of cheap fillers, low-quality proteins, and artificial additives. The body struggled more with the bad ingredients than with the change itself.

Diarrhea when changing feed – a warning signal

If a dog experiences diarrhea or loose stools when switching to a new food, this is not a normal adjustment problem – it is an indication that:

• The composition of the new food is not optimal for the dog.

• The dog may be sensitive to certain ingredients (e.g. grains, certain protein sources or additives).

• The quality of the raw materials is not right – inferior ingredients are difficult to digest and lead to digestive problems.

What does the feces say about the quality of the food?

A healthy dog ​​with easily digestible, high-quality food has:

• Small, solid amounts of feces. The lower the output, the better the feed was utilized.

• No bloating or stomach rumbling.

• Regular bowel movements without fluctuations.

A lot of feces, frequent defecation or changing consistency show that the body is excreting a lot of unusable material – a clear indication of inferior ingredients or incorrect composition.

Feed change done right

Of course, there are dogs with sensitive stomachs or pre-existing conditions for whom a gradual transition makes sense. But for healthy dogs, the following applies:

• A high-quality food that suits the dog will be well tolerated from day one.

• If the dog has good stools immediately, the food is easily digestible and of high quality.

• Diarrhea or mucus are not a normal reaction to the transition, but rather an indication that the food is not suitable.

Conclusion

Say goodbye to the myth that it takes weeks to get used to a new food! You can tell a good food is well-tolerated from the first bite – no diarrhea, no rumbling stomach. Your dog's stool is the best reflection of his diet. The higher quality the food, the smaller and more solid the output – and that should be our goal.