Transitioning to adult formula - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Rhetts_mama · 04-22-2011, 12:38 PM

Scarlett is turning a year old this Sunday, so I'm getting ready to transition both she and Rhett to the adult version of Blue Buffalo. The clerk at the feed store said since I am keeping to the same brand and same protein source, that I could do a straight switch. If I was concerned, I could do a 50/50 mix for a few days. In your experience, is that too fast? Should I do it over a longer period of time?

I'm going from BB Small Breed puppy with chicken and oatmeal to BB small breed with chicken and rice.

Rachael1983 · 04-25-2011, 06:24 AM

In my experience if it's the same brand food with same protein based formula then I do a straight switch. I haven't had problems with that.

I recently switched Troy from Merricks Chicken Grammy Pot Pie recipe to Blue Bluffalo Chicken and Rice. Although I did the 50/50 with this Troy ate around the Merricks. No loose stools but horrendous gas. We've been on it a 4 days and I give it a thumbs up thus far.

Saeka · 04-25-2011, 07:27 AM

I'd do a straight switch, especially with Blue. Their puppy and adult formulas are very similar, as well as most of their formulas being similar with different main proteins. That makes it easy if you ever want to switch between flavors and stuff.

AlicetheYorkie · 04-25-2011, 04:06 PM

It's not a big deal if you're staying in the same brand. You can do the 50/50 if you want to, but I wouldn't even necessarily bother. The only main difference typicaly in puppy food is that it's higher in calories and protien.

04-22-2011, 12:38 PM	#1
Rhetts_mama Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,959 Blog Entries: 1	Transitioning to adult formula Scarlett is turning a year old this Sunday, so I'm getting ready to transition both she and Rhett to the adult version of Blue Buffalo. The clerk at the feed store said since I am keeping to the same brand and same protein source, that I could do a straight switch. If I was concerned, I could do a 50/50 mix for a few days. In your experience, is that too fast? Should I do it over a longer period of time? I'm going from BB Small Breed puppy with chicken and oatmeal to BB small breed with chicken and rice. __________________ Don't get your knickers in a knot. Nothing is solved and it just makes you walk funny.

04-25-2011, 06:24 AM	#2
Rachael1983 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burbs of DC Posts: 2,198	In my experience if it's the same brand food with same protein based formula then I do a straight switch. I haven't had problems with that. I recently switched Troy from Merricks Chicken Grammy Pot Pie recipe to Blue Bluffalo Chicken and Rice. Although I did the 50/50 with this Troy ate around the Merricks. No loose stools but horrendous gas. We've been on it a 4 days and I give it a thumbs up thus far. __________________ Owned by Troy(RIP) & Emma

04-25-2011, 07:27 AM	#3
Saeka Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 187	I'd do a straight switch, especially with Blue. Their puppy and adult formulas are very similar, as well as most of their formulas being similar with different main proteins. That makes it easy if you ever want to switch between flavors and stuff. __________________ ...And everywhere that Sarah went her little dog was sure to go. .::Proud Mommy of Rhia::.

04-25-2011, 04:06 PM	#4
AlicetheYorkie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 889	It's not a big deal if you're staying in the same brand. You can do the 50/50 if you want to, but I wouldn't even necessarily bother. The only main difference typicaly in puppy food is that it's higher in calories and protien. __________________ Jenn, mom to: Dayton , Alice ,Darla, Miya , Summer & Chooch