Although most dogs experience improved digestion thanks to Dog Chef fresh meals, some dogs may temporarily have a more sensitive digestion during the transition 😊
There can be several possible reasons for this.
🔄 Was the transition done gradually?
We recommend introducing Dog Chef progressively over a period of around 7 days.
During this transition, the fresh meals should be gradually mixed with your dog’s usual food.
💡 Does your dog have a sensitive stomach? In that case, you can make the transition even slower by adding only a small extra amount of Dog Chef each day.
❄️ Were the meals stored correctly?
After delivery, the fresh meals can be stored:
• for up to 7 days in the refrigerator;
• and up to 6 months in the freezer.
📦 If you receive more than 7 days’ worth of meals, we recommend freezing part of the order immediately.
⚠️ Once opened or thawed, the meals can be kept for a maximum of 3 days in the refrigerator.
🧊 For proper thawing, place the meals in the refrigerator approximately 24 hours before serving.
🍽️ Try a different recipe if needed
Dog Chef offers several recipes, and some dogs may be more sensitive to certain ingredients.
In some cases, switching to another recipe may help.
🥕 Getting used to fresh vegetables
Dogs that have been eating kibble for a long time may need some time to adjust to the vegetables found in fresh meals.
💡 During the first few days, thoroughly mixing the meals may help improve digestion.
🍚 Adding a little white rice
If your dog previously ate mainly kibble, temporarily adding a small amount of well-cooked white rice (cooked about twice as long as usual) may help stabilize their stools.
👩⚕️ When should you contact your veterinarian?
⚠️ Please contact your veterinarian if your dog shows symptoms such as:
• blood in the stool;
• repeated vomiting;
• loss of appetite;
• lethargy;
• or fever.
In these situations, the cause is likely unrelated to Dog Chef food.
✉️ Need advice?
Our Dog Chef veterinarians will be happy to help via [email protected].
💬 Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, we’re always happy to help ✨