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Can you feed small breed dog food to medium dogs?

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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.


Can medium dogs eat small dog food?

She can eat small breed kibble on a regular basis. Numerous brands have small sized kibble or “small bites”. Some of the small/toy breed kibble will have more protein and fat but so will alot of puppy foods (which can be fed to adults) or “all life stage” foods.

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 is the difference between small and medium 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.

Is large breed dog food necessary?

Overnutrition plays a large role in excessive growth, which is why it is important to feed them a large breed puppy food formulated specifically for their nutritional needs.

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