Quick answer
Transition your puppy to the Open Farm New Puppy Pack gradually over 7 days by mixing increasing amounts of the new food with the old food. This slow change helps prevent digestive upset and lets your puppy adjust to the higher protein and new ingredients.
Why a gradual transition matters for puppies
Puppies have sensitive digestive systems that can react poorly to sudden food changes. A slow transition—typically over 7 days—gives their gut bacteria time to adapt to new protein sources and fiber levels. Rushing the process can lead to loose stools, vomiting, or refusal to eat. The Open Farm New Puppy Pack is nutrient-dense and high-protein, which is excellent for energy and brain development, but it's a significant shift from many standard puppy foods.
What the New Puppy Pack includes
The pack contains three different formats: a grain-free dry kibble, freeze-dried raw food, and dehydrated treats. Each has a different texture and moisture level, so your puppy will experience variety from the start. While this variety is great for long-term acceptance, it means you should introduce each format one at a time during the transition. Start with the dry kibble, then add the freeze-dried raw after a few days, and finally the treats once your puppy is eating both meals consistently.
7-Day Puppy Food Transition Schedule
- Days 1–2: 25% new food, 75% old food: Mix ¼ of the new Puppy Pack kibble with ¾ of your puppy's current food. Serve at the usual meal times. Observe stool consistency and appetite. Common mistake: adding too much new food too fast. If stools are loose, stay at this ratio an extra day.
- Days 3–4: 50% new food, 50% old food: Increase to half new kibble and half old food. At this point, you can also crumble a small piece of the freeze-dried raw on top to introduce the second texture. Keep treats separate for now. Checkpoint: your puppy should be eating eagerly. If they pick around the new food, try moistening the kibble with warm water.
- Days 5–6: 75% new food, 25% old food: Serve ¾ new kibble and ¼ old food. You can now offer one dehydrated treat per day as a reward. Continue to monitor stool quality—loose stools mean slow down. Common mistake: giving too many treats during transition. Stick to one treat daily to avoid overwhelming the digestive system.
- Day 7: 100% new food: Feed only the New Puppy Pack kibble. At this point, you can also replace one meal portion with the freeze-dried raw (rehydrated according to package directions). Continue using treats sparingly. If your puppy shows any signs of upset, revert to the 75/25 ratio for 2 more days before trying again.
Product details
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New Puppy Pack: This nutrient-dense bundle is high-protein for your high-energy new best friend, thanks to a combination of meticulously sourced dry kibble, freeze-dried raw, and dehydrated treats that support healthy DHA brain development. The high protein and DHA support your puppy's rapid growth and cognitive development, but the richness means a gradual transition is essential to avoid digestive upset.
New Puppy Pack
