Small dogs prefer large kibble in palatability tests Contrary to human logic, small dogs may prefer large-sized kibble. AFB International scientists found in palatability trials that every body size of dogs preferred large kibble over small and medium sized pieces.
Does kibble size matter for small dogs?
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.
Can small dogs eat regular dog food?
Small breed dogs typically live longer than large breed dogs. This means that your small breed dog could be eating the same food from the time she graduates from puppy food for more than 15 years.
What happens if you give a small dog big dog food?
Smaller breeds may choke on large pieces of food if they're in too much of a hurry to chew their food into manageable bits. Large dogs may clog their own throats with fistfuls of too-small kibble as it hits the back of the throat.
Can large and small dogs eat the same food?
Can't you just feed the same food to any type of dog, no matter their age, breed, or size. Actually, no! Large and small breeds of dogs have very different nutritional needs. These needs are about much more than just how much food goes in the dog bowl.
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