The Honest Kitchen Whole Food Clusters Small Breed Grain-Free Beef Dry Dog Food

4.5 Dog Food Advisor
All stages Small breed Beef Dry food

Why we recommend it

This human-grade dry food is minimally processed and comes in tiny bites designed for small-breed dogs of all life stages.

Main ingredients

  • Beef
  • Peas
  • Potatoes
  • Beef liver
  • Lentils
  • Flaxseed
  • Eggs
  • Dicalcium phosphate
  • Dehydrated carrots
  • Calcium carbonate

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Blue Buffalo BLUE Delights New York Strip Hearty Gravy Dog Food Trays

4.5 Dog Food Advisor
Adult+ Small breed Beef Wet food

Why we recommend it

This diet has appropriately portioned meals and a high nutrient density to support small dogs' energy needs.

Main ingredients

  • Beef
  • Beef broth
  • Water
  • Chicken liver
  • Carrots
  • Chicken
  • Potatoes
  • Dried egg
  • Peas
  • Pea flour

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Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Small & Mini Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food

4 Dog Food Advisor
Adult Small breed Chicken Dry food

Why we recommend it

Made with natural ingredients, this balanced formula helps overweight pups lose weight while retaining lean muscle.

Main ingredients

  • Chicken
  • Cracked pearled barley
  • Brown rice
  • Corn gluten meal
  • Pea fiber
  • Chicken meal
  • Dried tomato pomace
  • Oat fiber
  • Chicken liver flavor
  • Flaxseed

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Canidae Adult Healthy Weight Limited Ingredient Chicken & Pea Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food

5 Dog Food Advisor
Adult All sizes Chicken Dry food

Why we recommend it

Perfect for dogs with sensitive stomachs, this diet contains no grains and only nine ingredients.

Main ingredients

  • Chicken
  • Chicken meal
  • Turkey meal
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Peas
  • Garbanzo beans
  • Potatoes
  • Suncured alfafla meal
  • Chicken fat
  • Natural flavor

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PATPET Timed Automatic Smart Feeder

All stages All sizes Care needs

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Brecknell Digital Pet Scale

All stages Small breed Care needs

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Adult dog nutrition guide

Here are some recommendations from Embark’s expert team:


Main Course

Small-breed dogs benefit from smaller bites that are easier to chew. They also have higher metabolisms than large-breed dogs and tend to require more nutrient-dense food.

The Honest Kitchen Whole Food Clusters Small Breed Grain-Free Beef Dry Dog Food

All stages Small breed Beef Dry food

Blue Buffalo BLUE Delights New York Strip Hearty Gravy Dog Food Trays

Adult+ Small breed Beef Wet food

Weight Management

Small and toy breed dogs can become overweight if they eat too many treats or have little physical activity. A weight management diet and strict portion control can help small dogs get back to an appropriate body condition.

Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Small & Mini Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food

Adult Small breed Chicken Dry food

Canidae Adult Healthy Weight Limited Ingredient Chicken & Pea Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food

Adult All sizes Chicken Dry food

Weight Support

Using measuring cups or portion-controlled feeders can help your small dog get the right amount of food they need to be a healthy weight. Having a scale at home can help you monitor any weight changes and adjust their portions appropriately.

PATPET Timed Automatic Smart Feeder

All stages All sizes Care needs

Brecknell Digital Pet Scale

All stages Small breed Care needs

DNA personalization

By testing your dog’s DNA, Embark can personalize nutrition recommendations for your dog based on their unique genetic makeup.