The practice of rotation feeding comprises the introduction of different types of food with different textures and flavors into the diet of dogs. The principles of rotation feeding are based on holistic nutrition philosophy.

Rotation feeding has its benefits, but there are also potential disadvantages to the practice. These include the following:

• One should fully learn and understand the principles behind rotation feeding to avoid negative effects.
• Careful planning and proper management are very important to ensure that the dog gets a nutritionally balanced diet.
• Some dogs can be too picky and may not do well with rotation feeding. The same goes to dogs that are prone to food allergies.
• Since you’ll be feeding several types of food components to your pooch, you have to buy smaller bags of pet food so they won’t lose their freshness. With several products to choose from on a daily or weekly basis, it will take a longer for a bag of pet food to be consumed.

Before switching to rotation feeding, make sure to consult your Fort Collins, CO veterinarian or pet nutritionist.