If the 7-day rule led to a messy floor, you've hit the '50% wall'. Here is how to fix it.
Most transitions fail when the new ingredients reach a critical mass in the gut. For Indies and sensitive GSDs, the microbiome can't keep up with sudden protein changes.
Don't bin the bag! If your dog has diarrhoea at 50%, go back to the 25% ratio immediately. Hold there for 5 full days until stools are firm.
Add a tablespoon of fresh dahi and pressure-cooked white rice. This 'desi' remedy acts as a natural probiotic and binder to settle the 'Indie-tummy' during the switch.
Soft stool is an adjustment. Red paws, itchy ears, and vomiting are signs of an allergy. Know the difference before you blame the brand.
If your dog is hyper-sensitive, skip the 25% increments. Increase the new food by just 10% every three days. It takes longer, but it works.
In the 40-degree May heat, digestion slows down. Your dog is already stressed. If the transition stalls now, wait for a cooler week to continue.
Humidity makes kibble fats go rancid fast. That 'failed transition' might just be slightly spoiled food. Use airtight containers to prevent fat oxidation.
Sometimes the gut needs extra soldiers. Use a veterinary probiotic like Gutwell or FortiFlora to help the stomach process new grains like bajra or sorghum.
Unfiltered water adds a microbial load. During a food switch, use only boiled-and-cooled or RO water to ensure the gut only focuses on the new food.
Never start a new food right before a long trip or during Diwali fireworks. Stress hormones stop digestion, making a stall inevitable.
Most transitions fail when the new ingredients reach a critical mass in the gut. For Indies and sensitive GSDs, the microbiome can't keep up with sudden protein changes.
A transition isn't just a mix of kibble; it's a biological upgrade. If you hit a wall, retreat, reset with dahi-rice, and move in micro-steps. Your dog's gut will thank you.