Switching The Diet

Just a quick note on this one. I'm surprised how many people don't know this one, so I thought I'd share it with everyone.

I you decide to switch your dog's diet, even if it's just a change in dog food brands, do it gradually mixing the old food with the new food for a week or two before making the complete switch. Changing food too rapidly for dogs can cause them to have an upset stomach including (but not limited to) vomitting and diarrhea. Even if you are simply making the change from puppy chow to adult dog chow, mix it for 7-14 days. (This applies to cats too)
And, as always, be sure to check with your vet to make sure it's okay to change your pet's diet.