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Do small dogs have to eat small dog food?

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Small dogs need a small breed dog food that's nutrient dense. Small dogs tend to have higher metabolic rates (and smaller stomachs), which is why they need high-quality, nutrient-dense food.


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.

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 small dogs have human food?

A dog's digestive system is different from a human's. Typical human food is much too rich and fatty for a dog to properly digest; eating it can lead to vomiting, diarrhea and even more severe conditions like pancreatitis. Many human foods also contain an unhealthy amount of sodium for dogs.

Can small dogs eat large kibble?

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.

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