Feeding & Transition
Portions, switching foods, picky pups, puppies, and seniors. 6 answers.
Their daily portion is based on what you tell us in the quiz: weight, age, activity level, and goals. You'll find it in your account, and you'll receive a physical copy with each order.
Portions vary a little by recipe, so check the plan if you switch. Think they need more or less? Our Concierge Team can help, just send them a text at +1 786-977-5163!
Portions vary a little by recipe, so check the plan if you switch. Think they need more or less? Our Concierge Team can help, just send them a text at +1 786-977-5163!
Watch your dog, not the bowl. If they're finishing their meals and holding a steady, healthy weight, you're on track.
Weigh them every 1 to 2 weeks for the first month. If their weight starts to drift, check in with your veterinarian or our Concierge Team, and we'll adjust their plan.
Weigh them every 1 to 2 weeks for the first month. If their weight starts to drift, check in with your veterinarian or our Concierge Team, and we'll adjust their plan.
Yes. The quiz matches puppies to recipes formulated to meet AAFCO standards for growth, including large-breed puppies.
We don't make a senior-specific recipe, but age is part of the quiz, so their portion fits every stage of life!
We don't make a senior-specific recipe, but age is part of the quiz, so their portion fits every stage of life!
Lots of particular eaters come around to Golden Child. Dogs choose food largely by smell, and real, gently cooked chicken and beef smell like food, not dog food.
Two things help most: follow the 7-day transition, and stick with one recipe for a while. Switching often can make pickiness worse. Still not convinced? Send our Concierge Team a quick video of mealtime, and we'll help you figure it out.
Two things help most: follow the 7-day transition, and stick with one recipe for a while. Switching often can make pickiness worse. Still not convinced? Send our Concierge Team a quick video of mealtime, and we'll help you figure it out.
Go slow. Mix Golden Child into their current food over 7 days:
Days 1 to 2: 25% Golden Child, 75% current food
Days 3 to 4: 50% Golden Child, 50% current food
Days 5 to 6: 75% Golden Child, 25% current food
Day 7: 100% Golden Child
Slightly softer stools or a little extra gas in the first week is normal. If your dog has had trouble switching foods before, start at 10% and take each step a little slower. There's no rush.
Days 1 to 2: 25% Golden Child, 75% current food
Days 3 to 4: 50% Golden Child, 50% current food
Days 5 to 6: 75% Golden Child, 25% current food
Day 7: 100% Golden Child
Slightly softer stools or a little extra gas in the first week is normal. If your dog has had trouble switching foods before, start at 10% and take each step a little slower. There's no rush.
Many dogs with sensitive stomachs do well on Golden Child, and a slow 7-day transition gives their system time to adjust. Tell us about any sensitivities in the quiz, and we'll match your dog to the right recipe. If your dog has a food allergy, check each recipe's full ingredient list.
Golden Child isn't a therapeutic or prescription diet. If your dog has a diagnosed condition like pancreatitis or kidney disease, talk to your veterinarian first. Our veterinary team is happy to talk with your veterinarian directly. Just reach out to our Concierge Team and they can facilitate that.
Golden Child isn't a therapeutic or prescription diet. If your dog has a diagnosed condition like pancreatitis or kidney disease, talk to your veterinarian first. Our veterinary team is happy to talk with your veterinarian directly. Just reach out to our Concierge Team and they can facilitate that.
Need a hand?
Our Concierge Team can help with feeding guidance, order details, and account questions.
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