Switching to a different cat food: how do you go about it?

Sometimes you may want to switch to a different food for your beloved cat. Perhaps your pet is not responding well to the food they are currently eating. Fortunately, there are several ways to switch to a different food. The exact approach depends on the food you are currently feeding and the food you want to introduce. We are here to help!

Step-by-step guide to switching to a different cat food

• Switching from one crunchy kibble to another crunchy kibble
  To switch your cat from one crunchy kibble to another, it is advisable to do so gradually. Cats can sometimes have difficulty getting used to new food. Taste, smell, and texture are very important to cats. If you switch to a different food abruptly, your little house tiger may turn up their nose at it. In addition, stomach and intestinal problems may occur due to a sudden change in diet. To prevent this, it is recommended that you make the switch over a period of approximately 7 days. This gives your cat the opportunity to gradually get used to the new smell, taste, and texture of the food.
  
  Does your cat have a sensitive gastrointestinal tract? Then you can take a little more time. In that case, you can allow three days per step instead of two days. Here is a handy step-by-step guide to help make the transition to the new food go smoothly:

• Switching from pressed kibble to crunchy kibble (or vice versa)
  If you want to switch your cat from pressed kibble to crunchy kibble (or vice versa), it is best to do so all at once. Pressed kibble is digested differently from crunchy kibble. Mixing the two types of kibble can lead to stomach and intestinal problems.
  
  
• From fresh meat to crunchy kibble (or vice versa)
  In this case, you can also switch all at once. Because both types of food are digested differently, there is no need to mix the foods for a few days first.