We include real chicken as our #1 ingredient, as well as other wholesome natural ingredients, such as whole brown rice and sunflower oil, to please even the most selective palates, guaranteed.
Small Breed Puppies have a high requirement for energy and nutrients from food in order to support their rapid growth rate. Our natural SMART START™ Formula with DHA and balanced minerals supports the development of a puppy's growing brain.
Our puppy product has been precisely formulated with targeted levels of protein and fat to keep up with the higher energy needs of a small breed puppy.
Small breed puppies can have sensitive digestive tracts, yet they need to gain optimal nutrition from the food they consume. Our formula includes wholesome oatmeal, an all-natural, high in fiber carbohydrate that's easy on the stomach to help regulate the digestive system.
Small dogs not only spend the majority of their time indoors, but are also groomed frequently. This lifestyle lends itself to skin sensitivity. Our patented blend of Linoleic Acid & Zinc provides a moisture barrier for skin & coat nourishment.
These are the recommended feeding ranges for puppies. These guidelines should be adjusted as needed to obtain optimum weight.
Feed the suggested amount in three meals per day until 6 months of age, then twice daily until 12 months.
Feed at least 80% of the amount shown for puppies 29-52 weeks of age.
During pregnancy, offer 50% more than the amount shown for puppies 29-52 weeks of age
Offer at least two to three times the amount shown for puppies 29-52 weeks of age. If feeding NATURAL CHOICE® Dog Food for the first time, we suggest you blend increasing amounts of NATURAL CHOICE® Small Breed Puppy Natural Chicken & Whole Brown Rice Formula Puppy Food with your old food for 6 days. Keep fresh drinking water available at all times. See your veterinarian regularly. Serve dry or lightly moistened. To help maintain freshness, we recommend sealing the bag tightly and storing in a cool, dry location.
| Puppy Weight |
Puppy Age - Suggested Amounts to Feed Per Day (Cups) † |
| 3 - 5 Weeks |
6 – 11 Weeks |
12 – 16 Weeks |
17 – 28 Weeks |
29 – 52 Weeks |
| 3 – 5 lbs. |
Moisten and feed frequently |
2/3 – 1 1/4 |
2/3 – 1 |
1/2 – 1 |
1/2 – 3/4 |
| 5 – 10 lbs. |
Moisten and feed frequently |
1 – 2 |
1 – 1 3/4 |
3/4 – 1 1/2 |
2/3 – 1 1/3 |
| 10 – 15 lbs. |
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1 1/2 – 2 1/3 |
1 1/3 – 2 |
1– 1 3/4 |
| 15 – 20 lbs. |
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1 3/4 – 2 2/3 |
1 1/2 – 2 1/4 |
| 20 – 25 lbs. |
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1 3/4 – 2 2/3 |
†Use a standard 8 oz. measuring cup which holds 3.31 oz. of NATURAL CHOICE® Small Breed Puppy Food. Moisten the food until the puppy no longer has sore gums and has sufficient teeth to chew the kibble.
Calorie Content: Metabolizable energy 3,751 kcal/kg; 353 kcal/cup (calculated).
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| Underweight |
Ideal Weight |
Overweight |
| Increase feeding amount to achieve ideal weight |
Maintain feeding at current level |
Decrease feeding amount to lower range of target weight within the age category |
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® Small Breed Puppy Chicken & Whole Brown Rice Formula Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.