Small Breed Dog Food
What makes small breed dog food special?
Small breed dog food is as unique as each tiny pup. Small breed dogs tend to have a higher metabolic rate, and they typically need a higher calorie intake than large breeds. When a dog is small, their teeth are also tiny. For this reason, small breed foods come in kibble sizes that enable a small dog to easily chew their food. Many foods also contain different nutrients and vitamins to meet your small breed dog’s specific needs.
If you have a small breed dog, consider the many benefits of feeding him or her a food made just for teeny pups. Just a few of the most popular small dog breeds include:
- Yorkshire Terriers (or Yorkies)
- Toy or Miniature Poodles
- Dachshunds
- Miniature Schnauzers
- Shih Tzus
- Pugs
- Chihuahuas
- Boston Terriers
- Pomeranians
- Maltese
There are a wide variety of other small breeds that could also benefit from a specially-formulated diet. If you’re unsure whether or not your dog is considered a small breed, be sure to speak to your veterinarian before switching foods!
What is the best food for my small breed dog?
First, you’ll want to consider your dog’s age. If you have a small breed puppy, you might find a formula like Canidae PURE Petite Small Breed Puppy Salmon Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Dry Dog Food to be a great option. This dry food is grain-free, contains limited ingredients, and is an excellent choice for sensitive pups.
If you have a small breed senior dog, consider Nutro Wholesome Essentials Small Breed Senior Chicken, Whole Brown Rice and Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food. This dry food contains fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and farm-raised chicken. It contains nutrients, minerals, and vitamins to support your older pet, and it is an ideal option for cognitive health maintenance.
For other life stages, Allivet carries a number of top-quality options. One incredible dry food for small breed dogs of any life stage is Taste of the Wild Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Formula. Formulated with venison and garbanzo beans, this grain-free food is made to meet the specific needs of your small breed dog. It provides your dog with well-thought-out nutrients and protein, and it comes in a tiny kibble made just for your pup.
Nutro Ultra Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food is another impressive option. This food improves the health of your small dog’s skin and coat, offers antioxidants for immune health, and contains natural, holistic ingredients.
Canidae makes several great foods for small breed dogs. If your small dog prefers wet food, take a look at Canidae Grain-Free PURE Petite Small Breed canned foods. Choose from a cacciatore-style dinner with lamb and carrots, a pottage-style dinner with minced duck and pumpkin, or a fricassee-style dinner with turkey and green beans. Canidae also offers dry formulas for small dogs. Their Grain-Free PURE Petite Small Breed freeze-dried dry foods for adult dogs come in flavors like salmon or lamb. Canidae foods contain whole ingredients, an irresistible taste, and limited ingredients to guarantee premium nutrition.
At Allivet, you’ll find all the best-loved foods for small dogs. With trusted, well-loved brands and a variety of formulas, you’ll be well on your way to providing your small breed dog with optimal nutrition for a long, healthy, happy, and well-fed life!