Spot’s Stew FAQs
Q: How do I transition my dog or cat to a new food?
Most pets require 7-10 days to adjust to a new food because their intestinal tracts contain unique bacteria and enzymes that need to adapt to the proper digestion of a new food. It is recommended that dogs and cats eat a combination of dry and canned food every day. Their bodies are made of 75% water and they rarely drink enough water to support excellent hydration and organ function. I recommend that 25 to 50% of their daily calories come from canned food. You can feed it all at one time during the day or break it up into 2 meals…whatever is easiest for you.
Follow these guidelines for either dry, canned or preferably a combination of Halo food*:
| Days 1-3 | 75% old food, 25% Halo (if feeding a combo: 50% canned and 50% dry) |
| Days 4-5 | 50% old food, 50% Halo (if feeding a combo: 50% canned and 50% dry) |
| Days 6-7 | 25% old food, 75% Halo (if feeding a combo: 25-50% canned and 50-75% dry) |
| Days 8+ | 100% Halo (25-50% canned and 50-75% dry Halo) |
*If you have a pet with a sensitive stomach, transition them even more slowly (over 2 to 3 weeks) to avoid digestive upset.
If your dog or cat experiences digestive upset during the transition (poor appetite, vomiting, diarrhea or soft stool, etc), return to the new food amount that was not causing problems and keep them there for a few more days before continuing with the diet change. Once your pet is eating all Halo, you can change between the flavors if you would like. There is no need for a transition period between flavors.
Q: What’s the fat content of one can of your Spot’s Stew?
A: Fat content in Spot’s Stew for Dogs is 1.5%. As a reminder, Spot’s Stew for Dogs is the healthiest food on the planet for ANY dog. It is perfectly balanced for your dog’s optimal health and helps maintain your pet’s weight. We would also recommend examining other sources of food and treats you are using — you want to eliminate excess grains from the diet.
Q: What’s the sodium content of Spot’s Stew?
A: Sodium content in the Spot’s Stew canned for Dogs is considerably less than 1/2 of 1% — it’s quite low and perfectly healthy. There is never an issue with any nutrient in Spot’s Stew — it will always be the healthiest food for any pet.
Q: What is the shelf life of the natural pet care products you make?
A: The natural pet food supplements and vitamins are all packaged in amber bottles to help preserve the life of the products. Unopened, they have a two to three year shelf life, but we recommend refrigeration after opening. If they’re being used as recommended though, they should all be consumed within a few months. They can’t work for your pet unless you stay consistent and actually use them.
Spot’s Stew cans have a “best used by” date, but if stored in a moderately temperate area, it should last for about ten years. Canning is its own natural preservative.
The Liv-A-Littles have varied shelf lives and this gets a little confusing. The Chicken and Beef sealed are good for 3 years, and opened 3 months. The fish varieties, Cod and Salmon, are 1 year sealed and 1 month open.
Q: Is it okay for a small dog if he accidentally eats the “cat version” of the stew?
A: It is perfectly fine for a dog to eat the cat varieties of Spot’s Stew. In fact, we recommend our Spot’s Stew canned for cats varieties for dogs who have diabetes and other issues where they need to stay away from grains.
Q: My cat doesn’t seem to ever drink any water since he’s switched to Spot’s Stew. Is that a problem?
A: Many people do notice a decrease in the amount of water intake with their pets after making the change to Spot’s Stew canned. The reason for this is that they are getting the hydration they need from the food itself. When a pet is on a food that does not have much moisture, they need to drink quite a bit more to try to keep their bodies hydrated. Unfortunately, they don’t always drink as much as they need which can lead to dry skin, dull coats, and excessive shedding among other issues.
Q: I was wondering how long Spot’s Stew lasts once opened and in the fridge?
A: Generally, about 3-4 days is fine in the fridge. You will normally go through the cans in about that time.
“I finally feel as though I am able to give my pets a good healthy meal that smells and looks wonderful even to a human!”
– P. Cody, Coon Rapids, MN
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