Still, even with your younger child, you can make
a gradual switch, going first to 2 % milk and then later switching again, this time to 1 % milk or skim milk.
The second method is
the gradual switch.
I feel that many times puppies do a bit better with
a gradual switch, due to the stress involved with leaving the litter, travel and new environment.
There is
the gradual switch method, which changes the pup's diet a little bit each day until he is eating 100 % raw.
Another exception to
a gradual switch could be switching from a grain based kibble, to a grain free kibble or raw diet.
Make
a gradual switch to a new food by starting with 10 - 20 % new food and increasing the amount over the course of four to seven days.
I recommend either
a gradual switch to a raw or partially raw diet or a high quality, grain - free canned diet.
A gradual switch over a period of four days helps minimize intestinal upset.
For kitties, this can usually be minimized with
a gradual switch of foods, but is something to keep in mind if the cat seems uncomfortable.