Small Breed Dog Food

Small dogs may be, well, small, but we all know they’re just as mighty as larger breeds! To help them maintain that larger-than-life attitude (and energy level), PEDIGREE® offers both wet dog food and dry dog food for small dogs that includes: 

And the benefits don’t stop there. For proud dog parents, it’s super easy to measure out the perfect amount at mealtime. After that, you don’t have to worry about what to do with the rest of the food — simply store it in an airtight container to prevent spoilage and you’re good to go. 

Small dogs aren’t just miniature versions of larger dogs. Their bodies often function differently. For example, most of the time, small dogs have a faster metabolism and will burn through the nutrients in their food sooner than larger breeds. 

That's why it's important to choose a food that’s formulated for small dogs and their unique characteristics. You’ll also want to take other factors into account when choosing a dry food, including breed, age, and activity level. 

Breed: Certain dog breeds may be prone to specific health problems. That’s why it’s important to provide a diet full of the right vitamins, minerals, and nutrients for their breed. 

Age: Based on their age, your small dog will fall into one of three categories: puppy, adult, or senior. Each stage has its own nutritional and health needs, so talk to your vet about which dry food is right for your small dog. 

Activity Level: The more active your small dog, the more calories they’ll need to stay healthy. Read the nutrition label of the various dog foods in your supermarket to find the one that’s right for you and your dog.  

The most important ingredients for your small dog are: 

These ingredients should be at the top of the nutrition label but can take on many different forms. Protein, for example, should come from real protein sources (which can also provide healthy fats). 

Natural carbohydrate options include things like corn, soybeans, wheat, rice, peas, and carrots (which can also provide fiber to aid digestion). 

The amount of food you should feed your small dog every day depends on their age, breed, size, and activity level. The best place to start is to check the recommendations on the nutrition label and measure accordingly. 

For example, if you’re feeding your small dog PEDIGREE® Dry Dog Food Small Dog Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor(open in new tab), here is a guideline for how much they’ll need each day: 

Talk to your vet to see if you should adjust these amounts for your dog’s age and health needs. 

Absolutely! Mixing wet food and dry food is a great way to add variety and texture to your small dog’s diet. Just be sure to follow a few guidelines. 

First, make sure both the wet food and the dry food are formulated for the special needs of small dogs. 

Second, think about how you’re going to mix the two types of food. You may find it better to alternate wet food and dry food from one meal to another. Or you can feed your dog both wet food and dry food at each meal. 

Third, adjust the amount of each food to avoid overfeeding your dog. 

The PEDIGREE® brand has been creating quality dog food for almost 70 years, so we have a rich history of providing delicious and nutritious meals for generations of dogs. 

We develop our tasty recipes based on research from the Waltham Petcare Science Institute to ensure they’re 100% complete and balanced for small adult dogs. 

When you choose PEDIGREE® small dog food, you’ll be giving the canine member of your family exactly what they want — and need — at every meal!