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Limited ingredient diets come with one major benefit - pet parents are able to identify exactly what goes into their dog's body and avoid any specific ingredients. While a suitable diet for many dogs, LID diets can also be great for dogs with food sensitivities.
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Depending on how big the Chiweenie is as an adult, you could likely use the same food for both dogs after they are each 1 year old. Since Sara is only 35lbs, you don’t need to give her a large breed dog food. The other pup is likely not extra small (under 10lbs) so it would be fine to eat a regular food as well. Stick with any of the high quality brands who do not have recall issues frequently. Brands who have frequent recalls are concerning for quality issues. I recommend Royal Canin, Iams, Purina Pro Plan, and Nutro. Just get the normal, adult dog food. Remember to transition to the new diet over 5-7 days. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
That's a great way to plan ahead! As a Havanese, Kiba could eat either of the diets you mentioned with no adverse consequences. However, if his puppy food is lamb based, I would be more inclined to try the small breed lamb based diet so as not to change protein sources. I always recommend starting with a small bag of the new food in the chance that Kiba either won't eat it or develops stomach upset from the new diet. Anytime you change to a new diet, please do so by gradually mixing the foods together over 5-7 days.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
The truth is that neither are very specific for dachshunds, or small breeds. They are both good in that they provide maintenance nutrition - which means that they are not formulated to be high in calories. The most important thing you want from a food is that it is low in calories and doesn't cause Gizmo to get obese. Lower back problems and other orthopedic problems are a concern with older dachshunds. Keeping them lean is the best way to avoid orthopedic problems in the future. I think it's fine to keep feeding him the Canidae if he likes it and tolerates it well. You will want to consider switching to a senior food when he reaches seven years of age. These diets are formulated with even less calories to match the decrease in activity that often happens around that age. For more information about finding the best food for Gizmo, I recommend you read the information at the link below. https://www.petcoach.co/article/what-to-look-for-when-choosing-your-pet-s-food/ I hope that helps and all is well with Gizmo.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
The short answer is yes. I have fed my dogs Fromm which they both enjoyed and did well on. I think it is important to not only evaluate ingredients, but also see how a dog does on a food. They also have a small breed formula which might be a good option for Tiny. Please let me know if that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
This is a great question about Chloe. I do not believe it is necessary for her to be on a "small bites" food. As long as she is on a good, well balance food then a little large kibble is perfectly okay. Natural Balance LID is a great diet and as long as she is willing to eat the regular sized kibbles, then go for it! (p.s. I love cavaliers!)
Updated on September 24th, 2025