Toy and Small Breed Dog Food
Shop our huge range of premium, natural, and supermarket-quality dry food for small and toy-breed dogs here at Pet Circle. Small breed dogs have small breed needs and diet is key to maintaining their health, so shop at Pet Circle where all your small dog needs are covered.
What are the Main Benefits of Small Breed Dog Food?
Small and toy breed dogs have a much faster metabolism and significantly longer lifespans compared to other larger breeds. Thus it is essential to not only feed them but to nourish them and ensure they can stay healthy. Small and toy breed-specific premium formulations also come in a variety of health specific diets to address their ongoing needs.
Small breed-specific dry foods are also much smaller in size to help encourage even the fussiest eaters to chew but being a hard kibble it can help with dental maintenance. Likewise they come in a range of bag sizes, to suit any household - from the single dog to the army of Chihuahuas.
Choosing the Right Dog Food For Your Small or Toy Breed Dog
When choosing a food for your dog it's important to consider the quality of food, and then their age and their health needs! Although all foods are technically nutritionally balanced - premium foods are more: nutritionally dense, and formulated with high quality ingredients whilst adhering to stringent manufacturing and quality control processes.
Also consider the life stage of your dog - puppies, adults and senior small breed dogs have vastly different nutritional needs - with a focus on helping them grow, maintain their weight, and address any geriatric health problems respectively.
Popular Small Breed and Toy Dog Food Brands
Hills Science Diet are one of the leading super premium, scientifically formulated brands on the market. Their small dog range also encompasses toy breeds, from puppies to seniors, with health-specific ranges as well!
Royal Canin specializes in creating tailored nutritional solutions for dogs of all ages, breeds and lifestages. They are a science based brand that is also innovative and a leader in high-quality dog food.
ADVANCE are an Australian-made premium food brand - trusted by veterinarians, breeders and pet owners around the country. Their small breed range is not only well formulated but very economical.
What is a Good Soft Food For Small Dogs?
Gravy based soft or wet foods are a great option for small breed dogs, as they can tempt even the fussiest of pooches. However, sometimes texture plays a role in which case loaf style wet foods can be mushed easily for feeding. Look at ranges from Premium brands like Hill's Science Diet, Royal Canin, ADVANCE or Eukanuba, or if you prefer a more natural approach, Open Farm, Wellness, Ziwi Peak, and Black Hawk are suitable alternatives.
Should Small Dogs only Eat Kibble?
Variety is the spice of life, and although dry kibble has many benefits - especially when it comes to feeding small dogs - such as improving dental health, wet food can also be fed as part of a balanced diet. Make sure to check the feeding guidelines as they are under the assumption nothing else is being fed.
Is Small Kibble Better for Small Dogs?
Smaller kibble is specifically designed to accommodate the needs of small dogs - as well as to facilitate ease of chewing. Larger kibble can be off-putting for certain small and toy breed dogs or present as a choking hazard.
For more information, check out our guide to Best Food for Small Dogs or contact our Vet squad for free vet advice available 7 days a week
Advice written by our experienced on-staff vet Dr. Emilee Lay BVSc BSc (Vet) Hons.
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