Field Scenario

A customer switched their dog’s food abruptly and is now dealing with digestive upset, wondering if the new food is simply a bad fit.

What You Actually Explain

• Abrupt food switches commonly cause digestive upset, independent of whether the new food itself is a good fit
• Recommend transitioning back gradually, mixing the new food with the old over a week or more
• Explain that this doesn’t necessarily mean the new food is a poor choice
• Note that persistent symptoms despite a proper gradual transition would warrant veterinary evaluation