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Can large breed dogs eat small kibble?

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The overall size of the kibble is important too as smaller dogs will struggle to chew on to large of pieces of kibble, and larger dogs may end up swallowing small kibble without chewing. You can often find kibble formulated specifically for your size of dog to ensure it meets his needs. 9 февр. 2018 г.


Is there a difference between small breed and large breed dog food?

The kibble size for smaller dogs is generally smaller than regular dog food. This is because they have smaller mouths and jaws and are easier for their gastrointestinal systems to digest. On the other hand, medium and large dogs usually have larger kibble because their jaws can handle the size of the food.

Do large breed dogs have to eat large breed food?

For the most part, large dog nutrition is similar to small and medium dog nutrition, with a few important exceptions. Large breed puppies require special diets to avoid certain health risks, and large breed adult dogs require careful monitoring for signs of orthopedic disease, obesity, and bloat.

Can you feed large breed dog food to a medium dog?

Meaning, feeding medium size dogs that are rarely active a high energy formula will result in an obese dog. In this case you'll need to ration the amount fed, feed less frequently, or switch out to a lower caliber food such as quality adult large breed, or mid breed maintenance formula.

What's the difference between large breed dog food and regular?

Large breed puppies also have a higher capacity for nutrient digestion than smaller breeds, so foods formulated for their size limit calories and fat content. Dietary fat in large breed foods is reduced to about 12% from 20% in regular foods. This also lowers the overall energy density of the food.

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