Not all dog breeds have the same nutritional needs. The proteins, fats, carbohydrates and micronutrients that your pet needs for its well-being may be very different from those required by another. Even more so if we are talking about small breed dogs, since their size and metabolism influence the choice of their food. If you are thinking about welcoming a new companion into your home, you should take note of a series of particularities when feeding it, if it is a small breed. By the way, did you know that poodles, bichon frize, miniature schnauzers and yorkshire terriers are some of the breeds that cause the least allergies? All of them small dogs.
The first difference with respect to larger breed dogs is that small dogs have a much faster metabolism, so they burn calories at a faster rate. This means they need a diet that provides a higher energy density, so choose foods that are rich in calories and nutrients. In addition, they need a diet plan with quick-release energy sources, that is, they require a higher proportion of high-quality proteins of animal origin (such as beef, chicken, turkey or salmon) and fats.
Protein is essential for maintaining muscle mass and overall health, while fat provides a concentrated source of energy. Easy-to-digest carbohydrates are also necessary. As grain derivatives, including wheat, can cause allergies in small breed dogs with sensitive digestive systems, recipes with rice or potatoes are always a safer option.
Another aspect to take into account is the size of their mouth and stomach. We must prevent them from chewing and swallowing large foods, which is expensive for them and even dangerous. Equally important is providing them with adequate amounts to prevent obesity, which is usually a common problem in small breed dogs. Whether it’s dry recipes with small croquettes of crunchy food or wet meals with small bites of meat and vegetables, both options will be easy for them to chew and digest.
Before choosing a food, it is best to consult with your veterinarian which is best for your dog. You will find many of the recommended products in the Pets section of El Corte Inglés, both on the website and through the app, which offers feed and wet foods for the perfect care of your small breed pet.
It is a nutritionally complete and balanced formula to meet the needs of adult small breed dogs (1 to 10 kg), from 10 months of age. Small dogs have notable energy levels and need a diet that suits their lively nature and active summer life while helping them maintain good bone health. With its carefully adapted calorie content, this food satisfies their high energy needs and, at the same time, helps them maintain their ideal weight.
A high-quality food, easy to digest and formulated to meet the needs of adult dogs (from 10 months to 8 years) of small breeds (from 1 to 10 kg in weight). It is made with chicken as the first ingredient and helps maintain muscle mass thanks to its protein level, also contributing to healthy skin and shiny coat made possible by omega 6 and 3 fatty acids. The size of the kibble is Fits the jaws of small dogs.
This complete food for maintenance of small and mini breed dogs incorporates salmon and salmon oil in its composition, ingredients that provide an extra dose of Omega 3, making it an ideal product for skin and hair care. , apart from the rest of the beneficial effects on the body that these essential fatty acids induce. The feed incorporates various meats such as chicken, turkey, pork, beef and lamb, basic sources of high-quality protein that promote muscle development and other important biological functions.
Recommended for adult mini breed dogs (more than 4 kg, more than 10 months and less than 9 years), this food contains 8% more protein and 20% more fat so that your pet has all the energy it needs . The prebiotics and beet pulp it contains are clinically proven to support digestive health and optimize nutrient absorption. In addition, chicken is the main source of protein and promotes strong and compact muscles. For its part, the antioxidants it contains strengthen natural defenses so that your dog stays active and in shape. In addition, calcium promotes stronger bones. It also includes omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids that promote healthy skin and shiny coat.
This complete dry food contains Optibalance, which is a combination of specific nutrients at balanced levels to help keep your dog healthy. It is specially formulated for dental care and made with high-quality chicken, carefully cooked to retain as many nutrients as possible. This is a food specially formulated to meet all the needs of small dogs, specially adapted to support their rapid metabolism and with a combination of key nutrients that helps maintain healthy joints for their active lifestyle. Suitable for dogs from 1 year old and up to 10 kg.
Made with natural ingredients with very low or practically no allergenic capacity, this complete and very healthy food, based on lamb and rice, is especially suitable for small breed adult dogs. It strengthens the immune system and promotes the ideal weight of the animal, in addition to taking care of aspects such as eye, skin and hair, and dental health.
This feed is indicated to cover all the nutritional needs of a mini adult dog with a normal activity level, between 1 kg and 10 kg. Specially formulated with high caloric intake and very rich in protein to meet the high requirements of mini breeds, its small shape and size croquettes make it suitable for the most capricious palates. It is a complete and balanced food for mini and small adult dogs, with an excellent flavor thanks to the incorporation of fresh meat.
It is made with high-quality chicken as the main ingredient, with fruits and vegetables, steamed at optimal temperature in its own juices to better preserve the nutrients. A wet food for mini adult dogs that constitutes a complete and balanced food without cereals.
Based on pieces of tender chicken and sea-fished tuna, it constitutes a combination rich in proteins in a delicious gelatin for dogs from 1 to 10 kg. It is also a suitable food for sensitive dogs with special requirements. Without wheat, gluten or soy, nor colorants or preservatives.
A complete wet food for mini adult dogs with beef, zucchini and pumpkin. Grain-free and made by master butchers in our own production near Munich. Developed by veterinarians.
This snack for mini and small dogs helps reduce tartar formation by up to 80%, thanks to its texture and unique shape, in the shape of an X, formulated to create a mechanical action on the tooth surface and thus prevent the risk of disease. periodontal.
With fresh mint and strawberry oil, these delicious snacks will take care of the dental hygiene of your dog up to 10 kg. These sticks are air dried, so they take a long time to wear down. In addition to being tasty, they are low in calories, so your dog can have one every day. They are made with 100% natural and plant-based ingredients.
