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Gradual Diet Transition
A controlled feeding protocol designed to safely introduce new food while preventing acute gastrointestinal distress. It involves incrementally adjusting food ratios over a defined period.
Key Facts
- Abrupt dietary changes commonly trigger vomiting, diarrhea, or complete food refusal in felines.
- A successful transition typically spans five to seven days, with daily increases in the proportion of the new food.
- When a cat's previous diet is unknown, any complete commercial cat food can be safely introduced using this stepwise method.