Transitioning to a raw diet.

For complete information about getting your dog or cat started on a Bravo raw diet, download our Bravo Beginnings booklet. Since any transition to a new diet can disrupt your pet’s digestive system, it’s best to make a gradual change in foods over 10 days.

During this changeover period, feed your pet only one protein type. Visit this page to see how much your pet should eat.

When feeding any diet except Bravo Balance or Homestyle Complete, remember to add supplements.

Gradually introduce other Bravo protein varieties to your pet’s diet, such as venison, salmon, bison, rabbit or beef, after the transition is complete.

Preparation for dogs.

The day before you begin feeding a raw diet, add some probiotics (acidophilus) and digestive enzymes to your dog’s normal food. These supplements are available from most Bravo retailers.

Preparation for cats.

Don’t be surprised if your cat rejects raw food, which isn’t enhanced with added flavorings like most commercial diets. Begin by choosing your cat’s favorite protein. To increase appetite appeal, make sure the thawed food is slightly warmed by briefly placing a sealed EZ peel patty in a warm water bath before you serve. Or try sprinkling some Healthy Bites freeze dried treats on top. One of the other keys to a successful transition for a cat is to go slowly by including small amount of raw diet with their current food. Increase the amount slowly over time until the transition is complete. If all else fails, try lightly cooking a chub slice or patty with a little no-salt butter or water in a pan. Gradually reduce the cooking time until you are serving 100% raw food.