This free dog food transition planner tells you a day-by-day mixing table for switching dog food, in grams of old and new food, over 7 or 10 days, with a printable PDF for the fridge. It runs fully in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to a server, and you need no account and no sign-up to use it.
Many dog owners guess the daily amount, and guessing is where most feeding problems start. Too much food over months quietly adds fat, while too little food leaves a dog thin, tired, and hungry. A simple calculation based on weight and energy gives you a fair starting point instead of a guess.
To use the tool, type in Daily food (grams), Transition days. Press the calculate button and the tool shows the result at once. If you change any number, press calculate again to see the new result right away.
The result is a guide for a healthy dog, not a medical order. Dogs differ in breed, age, health, and daily life, so use the number as a starting point, then watch weight and body shape over the next few weeks and adjust in small steps.
Example: with 200 grams a day over 7 days, day 1 mixes 172 grams of old food with 28 grams of new food, and by day 7 the bowl is 200 grams of new food alone.
Go slower if the stomach is sensitive. If loose stools appear, stay on the current mix for an extra day or two before moving to the next step.
Weigh both foods, do not guess by eye. The mix only works if the grams are right, and two foods can look alike while weighing very differently per cup.
Keep treats steady during the switch. New treats at the same time as a new food make it hard to tell what caused a stomach upset.
Common question: Why switch slowly at all? A sudden food change can upset digestion because gut bacteria need time to adjust to new proteins, fats and fibre levels.
Common question: What if my dog picks out the new food? Some dogs eat around the new kibble at first. Mixing well, adding a little warm water, and staying patient usually works within a few days.
Common question: How long does a printed plan stay useful? One switch only. Each new food or new daily amount needs a fresh table, so print a new plan for each change.
Keep a simple notebook for a month. Write the daily grams, the weight each week, and any notes about energy, coat, and stools. That short record turns a vague feeling that something changed into clear evidence you can show your vet, and it makes the next adjustment much easier to judge.
A steady routine helps more than a perfect bowl. Feed at the same times, measure with scales, keep fresh water out, and give walks and play at regular hours. Dogs settle well into routines, and a settled dog is easier to weigh, easier to watch, and easier to feed well.
Finally, check the food bag for feeding guidance and compare it with this result. If the bag guide and this tool differ a lot, start between the two numbers and let the weight of your dog over two weeks decide the final amount. Write both numbers down so you can compare them again after the first weighing.
This tool is free to use as often as you like. Bookmark it, recheck the numbers when your dog grows, changes food, or changes activity, and keep the daily routine steady. Small, steady habits matter far more for a dog than any single perfect number.
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