[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-post-switching-food-safely-en":3,"app-version":77},{"slug":4,"title":5,"summary":6,"category":7,"publishedAt":12,"updatedAt":13,"readMinutes":14,"coverImageUrl":15,"coverAlt":16,"featured":17,"petTypes":18,"author":19,"bodyHtml":20,"toc":21,"seoTitle":5,"seoDescription":6,"isFallback":17,"locales":34,"related":37},"switching-food-safely","How do you switch food safely?","Practical steps that are gentle on digestion when moving to a new food.",{"id":8,"name":9,"description":10,"icon":11},"nutrition","Nutrition","Food, portions, treats and hydration for every life stage.","utensils","2026-09-05T20:45:49.17262+00:00","2026-10-18T18:50:12.599395+00:00",5,"https:\u002F\u002Fszldflbblznhopnzpodv.supabase.co\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Fpublic-assets\u002Fblog\u002Fswitching-food-safely.jpg","Illustration of a food bowl filled with kibble",false,[],"Pawify Team","\u003Cp>Changing food is sometimes necessary — a new life stage, a vet recommendation, or simply a better fit. Doing it gradually gives your pet’s digestion time to adjust and helps avoid an upset stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"take-it-slowly-a-7-10-day-plan\">Take it slowly: a 7–10 day plan\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Mix the new food into the old one, increasing the share step by step:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Days 1–2:\u003C\u002Fstrong> about 25% new food, 75% current food.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Days 3–4:\u003C\u002Fstrong> about half and half.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Days 5–6:\u003C\u002Fstrong> about 75% new food, 25% current food.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Day 7 onward:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 100% new food.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Cp>If your pet has a sensitive stomach, stretch each step over a few more days. There’s no prize for finishing early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-to-watch-during-the-switch\">What to watch during the switch\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Stool:\u003C\u002Fstrong> a little change is common; ongoing loose stool is a sign to slow down.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Appetite:\u003C\u002Fstrong> some pets are picky at first. Mixing well and keeping meal times consistent helps.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Energy and mood:\u003C\u002Fstrong> your pet should feel like themselves throughout.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Itching or skin changes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> worth noting, especially if you changed protein sources.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>Consistency is the secret: same times, measured portions, one change at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"tips-for-a-smooth-transition\">Tips for a smooth transition\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Measure portions; new foods often have different calorie density, so check the feeding guide.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Avoid adding new treats or supplements during the switch, so you can tell what’s causing any change.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Keep fresh water available at all times — especially when moving from wet to dry food.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>For cats, warming wet food slightly can make a new flavour more appealing.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>When to call your vet:\u003C\u002Fstrong> if vomiting or diarrhoea lasts more than a day, your pet refuses food, seems lethargic, or has a medical condition or special diet, talk to your veterinarian before and during any change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"track-it-with-pawify\">Track it with Pawify\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Log meals as feeding reminders with portion and brand, and use the daily check-in to note appetite and energy. After a week or two you’ll have a clear picture of how the new food suits your pet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[22,25,28,31],{"id":23,"label":24},"take-it-slowly-a-7-10-day-plan","Take it slowly: a 7–10 day plan",{"id":26,"label":27},"what-to-watch-during-the-switch","What to watch during the switch",{"id":29,"label":30},"tips-for-a-smooth-transition","Tips for a smooth transition",{"id":32,"label":33},"track-it-with-pawify","Track it with Pawify",[35,36],"en","tr",[38,49,62],{"slug":39,"title":40,"summary":41,"category":42,"publishedAt":43,"updatedAt":13,"readMinutes":44,"coverImageUrl":45,"coverAlt":46,"featured":17,"petTypes":47},"healthy-water-intake","How can you support healthy water intake?","Easy tips on choosing and placing the water bowl and daily observation.",{"id":8,"name":9,"description":10,"icon":11},"2026-09-05T20:42:49.17262+00:00",4,"https:\u002F\u002Fszldflbblznhopnzpodv.supabase.co\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Fpublic-assets\u002Fblog\u002Fhealthy-water-intake.jpg","Close-up of a brown tabby cat with green eyes",[48],"cat",{"slug":50,"title":51,"summary":52,"category":53,"publishedAt":58,"updatedAt":13,"readMinutes":44,"coverImageUrl":59,"coverAlt":60,"featured":17,"petTypes":61},"vaccination-record","Why does keeping a vaccination record matter?","The calm and confidence of logging vaccination dates regularly.",{"id":54,"name":55,"description":56,"icon":57},"preventive-care","Preventive care","Vaccines, parasite protection and the checks that prevent problems.","shield-check","2026-09-05T20:44:49.17262+00:00","https:\u002F\u002Fszldflbblznhopnzpodv.supabase.co\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Fpublic-assets\u002Fblog\u002Fvaccination-record.jpg","Illustration of a vaccine syringe with reminder cards",[],{"slug":63,"title":64,"summary":65,"category":66,"publishedAt":71,"updatedAt":13,"readMinutes":14,"coverImageUrl":72,"coverAlt":73,"featured":74,"petTypes":75},"paw-care","What to watch for in paw care","Seasonal paw checks, cleaning and signs of irritation.",{"id":67,"name":68,"description":69,"icon":70},"daily-care","Daily care","Grooming, paws, dental care and the small routines that keep pets comfortable.","sparkles","2026-09-05T20:43:49.17262+00:00","https:\u002F\u002Fszldflbblznhopnzpodv.supabase.co\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Fpublic-assets\u002Fblog\u002Fpaw-care.jpg","A smiling golden retriever looking to the side",true,[76],"dog",{"version":78,"source":79},"1.0.2","build"]