Purina Pro Plan Puppy Small Breed Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food

4 Dog Food Advisor
Puppy Small breed Chicken Dry food

Why we recommend it

Designed for highly active small-breed puppies, this diet is high in protein, with added probiotics and fish oil with DHA.

Main ingredients

  • Chicken
  • Corn gluten meal
  • Poultry by-product meal
  • Rice
  • Whole grain wheat
  • Beef fat preserved with mixed tocopherols
  • Corn germ meal
  • Dried egg product
  • Natural flavor
  • Fish meal

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Blue Buffalo Small Breed Puppy Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe Dry Dog Food

5 Dog Food Advisor
Puppy Small breed Chicken Dry Food

Why we recommend it

Perfect for puppies, this diet contains DHA to support cognitive development and antioxidants for developing immune systems.

Main ingredients

  • Deboned chicken
  • Chicken meal
  • Brown rice
  • Oatmeal
  • Barley
  • Peas
  • Chicken fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
  • Dried tomato pomace
  • Natural flavor
  • Flaxseed

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PetPlate Lip Lickin' Lamb Entree

4.5 Dog Food Advisor
All stages All sizes Alternate protein Fresh food

Why we recommend it

This formula is perfect for dogs with chicken or beef sensitivities and has healthy sources of fiber to support digestion. It can be used as a complete diet, topper, or mix-in.

Main ingredients

  • Lamb
  • Sweet potato
  • Lamb liver
  • Apples
  • Quinoa
  • Broccoli
  • Vinegar
  • Potato starch
  • Dicalcium phosphate
  • Safflower oil

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PetPlate Chompin' Chicken Entree

5 Dog Food Advisor
All stages All sizes Chicken Fresh food

Why we recommend it

The grain-free formula contains lean protein to help support a healthy weight. It can be used as a complete diet, topper, or mix-in.

Main ingredients

  • Chicken
  • Sweet potato
  • Chicken liver
  • Apples
  • Green beans
  • Red lentils
  • Flaxseed
  • Vinegar
  • Potato starch

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Greenies Teenie Puppy Dental Dog Treats

Puppy Small breed Chews & Supplements

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Vet's Best Toothbrush & Toothpaste Dental Kit

Puppy All sizes Care needs

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Puppy dog nutrition guide

Here are some recommendations from Embark’s expert team:


Main Course

Small and toy breed puppies need a nutrient-dense diet to meet their calorie needs. They also need more frequent meals until they are four months old to help regulate their blood sugar.

Purina Pro Plan Puppy Small Breed Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food

Puppy Small breed Chicken Dry food

Blue Buffalo Small Breed Puppy Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe Dry Dog Food

Puppy Small breed Chicken Dry Food

Start Fresh

Small and toy breed puppies can be picky eaters. Fresh foods can help entice puppies to eat while still containing all the nutrients they need to thrive.

PetPlate Lip Lickin' Lamb Entree

All stages All sizes Alternate protein Fresh food

PetPlate Chompin' Chicken Entree

All stages All sizes Chicken Fresh food

Dental Support

Because they are prone to dental disease, small dogs should start a regular brushing routine early in life. It's especially important for puppies on a soft-food diet to chew on toys or treats that help remove plaque.

Greenies Teenie Puppy Dental Dog Treats

Puppy Small breed Chews & Supplements

Vet's Best Toothbrush & Toothpaste Dental Kit

Puppy All sizes Care needs

DNA personalization

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