Detoxification

When you start feeding a natural diet your dog may go through a process of detoxification. During this process your dog could display some of the following short-term side effects.

Changes in Coat:

You may find that your dog shows a really awesome coat shortly after starting to feed Chow for Now but then that coat starts to look dull or dusty. After this your dog may go through the a period of shedding (blowing coat). This is normal; this is caused by the toxins working their way out of your dog's system. Once the detoxification process is complete you will see new hair come in and your dog will have the best coat it has ever had. This sometimes starts with just a glossy diamond on their tails or a stripe on their shoulders. This is how the new healthier hair will often come in, it is nothing to be concerned about, and it will all be healthy hair soon!

Gassiness and Constipation:

There are many different ways that dogs detoxify, it really depends on the dog itself, some dogs get really gassy -- if you sleep with your dog this one is the worst! But not to worry, it will pass! Some dogs may get a little constipated when they first start eating a natural dog food. Keep in mind, it is normal for your dog to have smaller, firmer stools on a natural food. If they actually become a little constipated you can give them a small amount of vegetable oil to help them while they become accustomed to natural food. In no time at all they will begin to thrive on their new diet.