Over the years I have fed just about every possible way. I was feeding RAW in the late 80's early 90's. And not because it was the better way or I believed the dogs looked better or were any healthier. It was free. I lived next door to a guy who ran a processing plant and packaging plant. He would bring boxes of all things cow and all things chicken two to three times a week. Back then I had stool issues as well but it was usually from feeding too much. Looking back, and being slightly more knowledgeable now (slightly) it was not a very balanced diet at all. it was straight meat and bone and organ. I am not sure how far out of balance it was as beef tripe and stomach was in there on occasion. But it was free. Then like most as the dogs multiplied feeding dry became easier and easier. The beef/chicken changed from daily to four or five times a week to three or four and then just a couple times a week. That took time to settle the stools as well, the daily back and forth. Just remember it takes time for it to adjust and settle itself out. EWO