Choosing the right food for your dog can feel overwhelming. With so many formulas, ingredients and life-stage options available on the petfood aisle, it can be difficult to know where to start. One important consideration we often like to point out to pet parents is your dog’s breed size.
Small, medium and large dogs have unique nutritional and physical needs. Selecting a food designed with your dog’s size in mind can help ensure they’re getting appropriate nutrition in a format that works best for them. That’s exactly why we offer formulas specifically designed for small, medium and large breeds!
The Name Changed. The Recipe Didn’t.
If you’ve purchased Annamaet Option in the past, there’s an important update to know: Option has a new name, but the formula has not changed.
Your dog will find the same recipe and nutrition inside the bag—now with a name that makes it easier to understand who the formula was designed for.
Say Hello to Medium & Large Breed Salmon!
Formerly known as Option, this salmon-based formula provides a poultry-free alternative for dogs who enjoy or benefit from a fish-based recipe. It is formulated with the nutritional needs of medium and large breed dogs in mind.
This carefully balanced chicken-based recipe is designed to provide complete nutrition for medium and large breed dogs.
Small Dogs Have Different Nutritional Needs
Small dogs may eat considerably less food each day than their larger counterparts, but that doesn’t mean they need less nutrition.
Small dogs generally have a higher metabolic rate relative to their body weight, which means they can benefit from nutrient- and calorie-dense foods that provide appropriate nutrition in smaller portions.
Our small breed formulas are designed with these needs in mind, and feature a smaller kibble size that’s easier for little mouths to pick up and chew.
This salmon-based recipe is formulated specifically for small breed dogs. With a lower fat content than the Small Breed Chicken formula, it offers a healthy-weight alternative for small dogs.
This chicken-based recipe is created to meet the nutritional needs of small breeds. Because small dogs typically eat smaller amounts of food each day, their food needs to deliver plenty of nutrients in those portions.
Why Does Breed Size Matter?
Choosing a food based on breed size isn’t simply about finding a bag with “small” or “large” printed on the front. The right formula can take into consideration differences in metabolism, kibble size, calorie needs and maintaining a healthy body composition.
How to Choose the Right Formula for Your Dog
When selecting a food, start with your dog’s size, age, activity level and individual nutritional needs. Breed can be a helpful starting point, but every dog is an individual.
For small dogs, look for a formula that delivers concentrated nutrition in smaller portions and features an appropriately sized kibble. For medium and large dogs, consider a recipe formulated for their size and pay particular attention to maintaining an appropriate body condition.
And remember: the amount of food your dog needs isn’t determined by the bag alone. Feeding guidelines are a starting point, and portions may need to be adjusted based on your dog’s age, activity level, metabolism and body condition. Your veterinarian can also help you determine what’s appropriate for your individual dog.
Whether you have a tiny companion or a larger four-legged family member, choosing a food designed with their size in mind is one more way to give them nutrition tailored to the way they live. And, if you’d like to get to know more about our petfood formulas, simply click here.
