Difference between dog food for small and big dogs?

Answer 1

The nutritional needs for the two vary. Large dogs need less protein and fat. Also less calcium and phosphorus.

Answer 2

dry food, the small dogs require small pellet size food and the larger dogs need the larger size. dry or canned, depends on the size of the dog on the amount they are fed. most dry and canned foods have the amount to be given on the bag or can.

Answer 3

Small cans for small dogs,big cans for big dogs.

Answer 4

Usually just the size of the kibble, unless this is puppy food.

If it's puppy for for large breeds, they need special nutrients because sometimes those little puppies grow much faster than their bones and joints would like and end up in severe pain. So, a special puppy food for large breeds is available. It's just like growing pains so many kids and teenages experience.

Answer 5

small dogs would do better w/smaller sized kibble and less food than the bigger dogs.

Answer 6

small dog food should be littler then big dog food cuz little dog have litters sumach's and big dog food should be bigger then small dog food.

Answer 7

food for larger dogs has larger bites of food. smaller dog food is make alot smaller for little mouths.

Answer 8

All of the above...the size and the nutritional value...Also consider taste. Smaller breeds are much pickier at what they eat and will go without eating so you need to get creative without upsetting their stomachs.