Why Small Dogs Need Small Breed Dog Food
They may like to run with the big dogs but our small dogs need to know (as do their humans) that small breed dog food is what they need when it comes to chow time. Fortunately, our small dogs have big reasons to run to their food bowls with the launch of Petcurean’s two new NOW FRESH small breed recipes for adult dogs: Small Breed Grain Free Red Meat, and Small Breed Grain Free Fish.
Our small dog LZ (aka Little Zeus) pictured above things he's a big dog when it comes to his bark but we know when it comes to meal time we have to treat him like the special dog he is. He gets small breed dog food because it's made for his ahem short stature, physical well being and well just made for him and his small breed brethren. 
LZ however, is a picky eater so it's not always easy feeding him what's best for him. Fortunately with him being a Petcurean ambassador he gets to try out all their goodies and low and behold he likes Petcurean food. Naturally he had to check out the new bag above first to ensure it met to his high standards.
As the population of small breed dogs continues to grow, currently representing 52 percent of the U.S. dog population1, so does the demand for recipes that are specially formulated for small breeds. Petcurean’s small breed kibbles are one of the smallest in the market, featuring a unique clover shape for easy chewing and digestion, and are made with 100 percent fresh meat, 100 percent fresh omega oils, and zero rendered ingredients.
We sometimes have to accommodate LZ when it comes to where he eats. In this particular case he wanted to eat in his doggy bed that's in my office. Oh yes you can bet he has a dog bed or blanket in almost every room of the house. No he's not spoiled (yes he sure is spoiled) but what's a small breed mom to do?
The new NOW FRESH Small Breed Grain Free Red Meat and Fish recipes for adult dogs feature 100 percent fresh lamb and pork or 100 percent fresh trout, salmon, and herring. Other recipe highlights include:
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- Coconut oil, easily digested and absorbed to promote skin and coat health, weight loss, improve cracked paws, and to increase energy.
- Egg, an ideal protein because it’s 100 percent digestible and has the ideal amino acid composition for dogs and cats.
- Parsley and peppermint, natural ingredients to promote fresh breath.
- Apples, high in vitamin C, fiber, and good for the digestive tract.
- Grain-free, gluten-free: Zero grains, gluten, wheat, beef, chicken, corn, or soy.
- Zero rendered meats, by-products, added growth hormones, or artificial preservatives.
As you can see Petcurean's small breed dog food is in tiny pieces for our 6lb lion so he can ever so delicately eat away. I was actually surprised that he started gobbling it down as soon as I put it on his plate. Normally he has to sniff it out for a few minutes first so kudos Petcurean you got our picky eater to chow down immediately.
NOW FRESH Small Breed recipes are formulated with ingredients that help support oral health and fresh breath, including sodium tripolyphosphate, which binds calcium to protect teeth from tartar formation, and parsley and peppermint, which are natural ingredients that contribute to fresh breath. In addition, the small clover-shaped kibble contributes to high palatability, easy chewing, and effective digestion.
As with Petcurean’s other NOW FRESH Small Breed recipes, the new Red Meat and Fish recipes are great for rotational feeding – which helps keep small breed notoriously picky eaters eager for mealtime. All formulas feature the same basic ingredients, so there is typically no transition period required. Another great way to pique a dog’s palate and add moisture to their diet is to feed the small breed dry food in combination with Petcurean’s NOW FRESH stew recipes for dogs, which launched in fall 2017. This also makes for a tasty (and healthy) treat!
Petcurean’s new NOW FRESH Small Breed line is now available at pet specialty retailers nationwide for MSRP $32.99 for a 6-pound bag of the Red Meat recipe and MSRP $28.99 for a 6-pound bag of the Fish recipe. For more information about NOW FRESH Small Breed, please visit https://www.petcurean.com/for-dogs/now-fresh/.
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What a cutie, I have 3 black lab dogs, one puppy.
i have 2 chi and they are my baaby i give the pup dutch puppy chow and princess et pu cho
Chihuahua's are my favorite breed. I wish there were more articles devoted to this breed.
i have 2 small kido and they eat that now and they both love it
I have min pins, 3 of them and yes they have different stomach's than bigger dogs, this food sounds like it is much better for them than others. This food has many great formulas, I love the idea of the bone broth.
I always feed my little fur baby small food.
this is neat i need the good food and my vet today said all 3 animal i have 2 dog chaiwaii and pom they both weight
8 lb and the cat 5 wow
I wish I had known about Petcurean when my Chihuahua was alive. She wouldn't eat anything but cat food.
I've always had rescue pets and I always will. They just appreciate everything
Such adorable photos. I do agree that small dogs should have food suitable for them. My sister's tiny Yorkie is very fussy too!
I'm glad that they make dog food for specific size and ages of dogs. This gives me the information I need to keep my dogs health and happy.
I agree, I have 3 small breeds and I always feed them small breed food. Thanks for the info.
My small dog has been rejecting dry food.
AWWWW!!!! SOOOO cute!
great looking dog
Looks like a good choice for small-breed dogs!
i have always had small breed dogs. i love them. little lap dogs.
My Chia-pom is about 6lbs and I totally agree I always look for small breed dog food. I used to feed her Blue Buffalo but I'm worried about the ingredients since they were bought out in February. I've been trying to find another brand that she will eat, she's picky too.
Saw these brands last week at petsmart, definitely lots of special diets for different dogs
I haven't received an answer to my earlier question...how old is your little dude? He's catching up to me in the gray department. I get the sense if I personally asked him instead of asking you, he'd try to tear off my ankle.
I love this brand of pet food. I know small dogs need it, and although our dog is not small, he is a senior and diabetic. He has had some tummy issues and has always done better with smaller bites for dog food. I like it better because he keeps it down!
In the end it looks like what is good for us is good for our dogs!!
I have 3 black lab dogs, but I think this food would be good for any dogs as they contain 100 percent fresh lamb and pork or 100 percent fresh trout, salmon, and herring all of those things my dogs love.
I adore your little umm I mean huge 6 lb lion!!! I'd like to have a small dog like this some day, and I didn't know they have a special blend for small dogs! It is fun when you have a picky eater to find something good for them they chow down!!! Eureka!!
Our little Bella is a picky eater like LZ. I've never heard of this brand before. Thanks for sharing.
We have 3 small dogs and wouldnt trade them for the world.
I have a small dog and this is a nice article. I have to check out Petcurean’s small breed dog food.
How old is that little dude?
I never knew it made a difference!
That looks like great food for small dogs.
I have a smaller dog, Sassy, She weighs 13 pounds and she is Shih/Pekingense I always buy her the small food and snacks because she has such a small mouth and the have small intestines too. Love this review
I agree with you, we have a doxie and he's larger than your dog. The right food is just as important for a dog as it is for a human. I want to know what's in his food and that it is nutritious. He's part of our family. I like what's in this food and I'm going to look into this food and see if he will like it. I like what's in this food
I have a bigger dog and she will only eat dry food if it is the small bite size. I get her what she likes of course!
I like that the ingredients promote fresh breath!
My Chico (Chihuahua), is also a very picky eater. He only likes and eats certain types and flavors. I don't believe we've tried the Petcurean brand yet. We will have to give them a try and see if he likes it. Thanks for the review!
like dogs they are very beuitiful animals
I had no idea! I'll definitely be letting my MIL know about this. She feeds all her dogs the same thing, and she has a Chihuahua, a Boxweiler, and an Aussie Shepherd.
This is good info. I have my first full blooded chihuahua and I've been trying to figure out if I should feed him a special food. I have two other fur babies, and they all think they're supposed to have the same things
I've never really thought about this before but it make perfect sense.
I definitely have to give this a try for our 4 1/2 pounder. It is so hard to find even small breed dog food that is actually small enough.
Great, quality, whole foods ingredients are in this dog food. I'm impressed. We will look into this for our dog.
Cute looking dog I know many people will like to see.