TIPS for Switching a PICKY Pup to RAW Dog Food

Once you decided to switch your dog to a raw diet, you probably got really excited thinking about all the benefits your dog would soon get, including—ideally—a newfound excitement at mealtime. But what do you do if your picky pup turns up their nose at raw food?

It’s not unusual for a dog who is used to eating kibble or cooked food to be circumspect of their new raw food. After all, the temperature, smell, and texture are all much different than what they’re used to. It’s like a human switching from a junk food diet to a healthy one—it’s a big adjustment! 

Luckily, there are a few things you can do to help encourage your pup to try the new food. The key is to be patient and realize that even the pickiest pooch won’t starve themselves.

Here are our favorite ways to help your dog get used to their new food:
-Change the temperature by lightly searing the meat or adding warm bone broth
-Add a topper like goat milk, yogurt, pumpkin puree, their current kibble, or their favorite treats
-Pretend the food is a treat by giving them a small spoonful or pretending to eat it yourself
-Try a different protein
-Feed with confidence by putting the food down and walking away, then picking it up after 15 minutes and trying again at the next mealtime
-Use tough love by not giving them any other food or treats until they eat the raw dog food

Eventually, your dog will start eating their new food an enjoying the benefits of We Feed Raw!

We often get asked this: what temperature should I feed my dog’s meals? The answer really depends on the dog you’re feeding. Some dogs do better with warm meals, others do fine with cold (even in the form of frozen meat snacks!), and then there are dogs who like their meals somewhere in between—closer to room temp. Let’s break down the options.

THE MOST POPULAR. Straight from the fridge. This is the easiest way to feed, as you’re simply thawing the food packets in your fridge for 12-24 hours before mealtime. Once a dog has been fully transitioned to raw, they typically have no issue eating their meals at about a 40-degree temp.

THE WARMED-UP METHOD. Use heated bone broth, warm water, or try gently searing the patty. This is a great approach for dogs who are new to raw and may be turned off by the cold temperature (especially if they’re accustomed to kibble or cooked food). Over time, you’ll be able to heat less and less until you’re feeding straight from the fridge. Some dogs, however, even after they’re fully transitioned to raw, tend to do better with warmer temps, especially if they’re prone to yeast issues. (One note: It’s important that you don’t fully cook the meat, as this defeats the purpose of feeding raw.)

THE ROOM-TEMP APPROACH. While we don’t recommend leaving raw food out for long periods of time, it’s fine to take your pet’s food out of the fridge and then let it sit for 15-20 minutes on the countertop. This takes the chill off and can make the food more palatable and digestible.

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