The 10 Best Foods for Small Breed Dogs

Many veterinarians agree that the quality of Eukanuba was better in the past. With the change of owners of the company, they no longer meet some of the requirements for super premium feed. But ready-made rations of this brand are quite popular among breeders.There are quite a few food options - for dogs of all ages, with various health problems.

The manufacturer has changed, but the recipe has remained the same. Veterinarians recommend choosing this brand in case of rapid plaque formation in dogs - the food perfectly cleanses, fights stone. This is achieved due to the special shape of the granules and the inclusion of sodium hexametaphosphate in the composition. There are hypoallergenic foods with only one type of animal protein. Veterinarians consider the division by breed more of a publicity stunt - the composition of all specialized feeds is approximately the same.

Well-known, well-advertised brand of feed. It has a relatively low price for its category, but is inferior in quality to lesser-known, but more expensive brands. In the composition you can often see wheat and corn, vegetable proteins, soybean oil. The line includes dry and wet food, their alternation supports the pet's appetite. Suitable for regular feeding of an unpretentious dog, provided that special additives are used. The choice is large - there is a division by breed, the composition, despite the inclusion of undesirable components, is balanced, the needs and activity of the four-legged are taken into account.

From the reviews it is clear that veterinarians have a neutral opinion about this food. But they recommend taking a closer look at the medical line. It includes specialized feeds that other manufacturers do not have. For example, for feeding with diseases of the genitourinary system, obesity, anorexia, stress, heart failure.The only drawback of dry food is that it does not clean teeth well, as the granules are quite fragile and quickly crumble in the mouth. It is worth noting that the feed is produced in Europe and Russia. Preference should be given to the first option, since the difference between them is huge.

Against the background of problems with the supply of foreign feed and rising prices for them, some dog owners are thinking about more stable options. One of the most worthy among them can be Zoogurman Sensitive for small breeds, which is produced by a domestic brand in Russia and pleases with quite adequate prices. So, a bag weighing 10 kilograms in many stores costs from 4 to 5 thousand rubles. This is the best deal in the category.

Of course, it is often useless to compare Zoogurman with foreign hypoallergenic foods. In its composition, corn is already in fourth place and is adjacent to animal fats of unknown origin, which is rarely suitable for allergy sufferers. But for healthy dogs, the diet is quite good, because it is based on dehydrated lamb and turkey meat. It is also supplemented with probiotics and an all-round healthy fish oil. According to reviews, most pets like the food.

Under the popular Canadian brand, which has won the trust of veterinarians, only dry food for dogs of different ages is produced. There is food for small breeds, medicinal varieties.Useless components contained in low-grade feeds are not used. No soy, meat and bone meal, offal, wheat, corn. Only high-quality meat, vegetables, various healthy supplements.

For example, the feed contains enough fiber to improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, prebiotics, and vitamins. Some varieties are supplemented with chondroprotectors to maintain joint health, there are hypoallergenic feeds. Veterinarians leave only positive reviews about this food, recommend it as the main food for all small breeds of dogs.

Monge Specialty Hypoallergenic Food has not only received an impressive number of reviews on many major online marketplaces, but has also received the highest ratings among the well-known super-premium brands. The main reason was a really balanced and quite gentle formula. Unlike some other dry diets, this food is based on lamb meat and rice, the most hypoallergenic ingredients that are suitable for most. Formulated with digestive-enhancing beet pulp and several prebiotics and joint health ingredients, including hydrolysed cartilage and shellfish.

Of course, like many other dry foods in this class, Monge also contains corn and chicken fat, but there are not so many of them, which makes the diet among the best for small breed dogs with a tendency to allergies and sensitive digestion. He is second only to some holistics.

A quality holistic often recommended by veterinarians for small breed dogs with frequent allergic reactions. Hypoallergenic properties are achieved by eliminating some grains and chicken from the composition. Of the allergens, only citrus fruits. The manufacturer offers dry and wet food. They do not contain sugar, by-products, corn, wheat, synthetic additives.

Grandorf can help if your dog is allergic to chicken or has a digestive problem. This is an absolute holistic - it is made exclusively from natural products. The protein content (meat or fish) is at least 60%. But due to the rather high fat content (18%), the food is more suitable for active, playful dogs - lazy pets can gain excess weight. There are interesting foods - with lamb meat and brown rice to restore the intestinal microflora, with white fish to improve the condition of the coat.

One of the best holistics - the highest quality, natural, healthy ingredients are used.Contains a complete list of substances necessary for the activity and maintenance of the dog's health - animal proteins, vitamins, minerals, omega fatty acids. Artificial additives for preservation, improvement of taste and smell are not used. Veterinarians consider this food a really great option for daily feeding.

The owners of four-legged pets also leave positive feedback about this food. It is often written that dogs eat it with appetite, eat up a small portion, remain full for a long time, since the calorie content of the product is quite high. The condition of the coat with constant feeding improves, there are no problems with health and digestion.

Blitz is a private label of the Russian Acana Company LLC, the official distributor of the legendary Canadian Acana and Orijen feeds. His Holistic line is the closest to the best international standards in class rations. As befits a holistic, the food contains at least 50 percent meat ingredients, including 25 percent fresh lamb and the same amount of dehydrated salmon meat. The formula is grain-free, but supplemented with high-quality sources of carbohydrates and fiber such as potatoes and legumes, several types of prebiotics to improve digestion and strengthen the immune system, rich in omega-3 and vitamin B, algae and flax seeds.

At the same time, Blitz is quite affordable in comparison with analogues, which makes it the best in terms of price and quality. The brand offers not only small packages, but also the most profitable packages of 12 kilograms.The diet can be diversified with wet food of the same line.

Alleva Puppy Mini has long been considered one of the best holistics for puppies and young small breed dogs. First of all, dry food is distinguished by very tiny round-shaped granules that are convenient for nibbling even a tiny chihuahua. Another reason for the rather flattering reviews is the composition that is as rich as possible in easily digestible proteins. The food contains 45% dehydrated and 20% fresh chicken, as well as 10% dehydrated duck, chicken liver, cartilage and fish oil. Together, this gives more than 75 percent of the meat components, which contain all the vitamins and amino acids necessary for the healthy growth of the pet.

In addition, the diet is supplemented with prebiotics and vegetable fibers important for digestion. However, it is important to note that this food is not hypoallergenic, as it contains chicken. Therefore, sensitive pets should try with caution.

As a rare but increasingly sought-after semi-moist type of food, Bosch Soft Mini is the best choice for picky and sensitive dogs, as well as pets with problem teeth and gums. This is the same easy-to-use, high-quality and balanced dry diet of the holistic class, but a little more moist. The percentage of moisture here reaches 19 percent, that is, many times more than that of competitors. Therefore, the food is much softer, easier to chew and definitely does not injure the gums of your beloved dog.

At the same time, the formula is as hypoallergenic as possible, which is very important for a number of small breeds, and also contains 50 percent of guinea fowl meat. The diet is devoid of cereals, flavors and other potential allergens. Instead, it is supplemented with sweet potatoes, dried beetroot, and prebiotics that promote good digestion. Also, according to reviews, the food is very popular with dogs and improves their appearance. The only downside is the price.