Due to the range of benefits that wet and dry diets boast, a mixed feeding approach can help your dog get the most out of mealtime. Combining both wet and dry to their diet can give them some variety, where they are exposed to different textures that they will generally be more tempted to try.
How much wet dog food do I mix with dry?
You can choose your own ratio of dry to wet food, but we generally recommend two thirds dry kibble to one third wet food. Wet and dry food have a different number of calories per gram, so you can't just interchange them.
Should you feed your dog the same brand of wet and dry dog food?
The Best of Both Just make sure you're not increasing your dog's caloric intake when mixing these foods, especially if he's on a weight management plan. Keep in mind you should avoid mixing different brands, especially if your dog is on a therapeutic food.
How do you mix wet and dry dog food?
A good rule of thumb to follow is to mix in a very small amount of the new food on day one and gradually alter the balance of new to old over seven days until you're serving the final balance of mixed food on day seven. There is no need to mix the dry food and the wet food in the one bowl when you feed your dog.
Is it okay to mix two kinds of dog food?
Only mix foods for the same species and life stage (i.e. don't mix dog and cat food, or puppy and adult food together). Make sure both foods are nutritionally complete and balanced, with similar nutrient profiles.
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