9 Best small dog foods of 2025

Save up to 29% off

Best Choice

1

P L-RA

P L-RA Tender and Crunchy with Real Lamb and Turkey Flavor Adult Dry Dog Food, 16 Lb Bag Dog Food Delivering 23 Vitamins and Minerals for Dogs
9.7

Exceptional

Our Rating
How do we rank?

Powerful technology We scan thousands of products and stores, analyzing reviews to find what matters most to users like you

Careful review Our team ensures quality, value, and fit based on real user feedback

Trusted insights AI and human analysis guide your decisions, reflecting real user priorities
Real users impact

Thousands of users trust our site daily

Based on millions of stores and reviews

Shoppers influence our rankings
Analyzing top stores
Value for Money

2

IAMS
IAMS Proactive Health Minichunks Adult Dry Dog Food with Lamb & Rice, 30 lb. Bag

10% Off
Main highlights

Real Premium Lamb Ingredient
Contains real, premium lamb as the first ingredient, ensuring quality protein for muscle building.

Ideal for Sensitive Stomachs
Perfect for dogs with digestive issues, thanks to its tailored fiber and prebiotic blend.

Vet Recommended Formula
Praised for its vet-approved formulation, ensuring nutritional benefits and overall dog health.
9.6

Exceptional

Our Rating

9.7
Freshness

9.1
Flavor

8.9
worth the money
3

Hill's Science Diet
Hill's Science Diet Small & Mini, Adult 1-6, Small & Mini Breeds Premium Nutrition, Dry Dog Food, Chicken & Brown Rice, 4.5 lb Bag
Main highlights

Highly Digestible Ingredients
Made with easily digestible ingredients for small dogs' sensitive stomachs.

Ideal for Small Breeds
Perfect for toy and miniature dogs needing a balanced diet.

Praised for Coat Improvement
Customers love the noticeable improvement in dogs' coat and energy.
9.5

Excellent

Our Rating

9.7
quality of ingredients

9.5
Freshness

9.5
Flavor
4

Pedigree Dry Food
Pedigree Complete Nutrition Adult Small Dog Dry Dog Food, Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor, 14 lb. Bag
Main highlights

Complete Nutrition and Flavor
PEDIGREE Small Dog Dry Food offers steak and vegetable flavors with essential nutrients for skin and coat health.

Perfect for Small Breeds
Designed for small breed adult dogs, providing easy-to-chew kibble for better digestion.

Highly Rated Taste
Customers praise the taste, noting picky eaters enjoy this kibble without hesitation.
Key specs
- Dimensions:19.92 x 14.06 x 4.1 inches
- Age:Adult
- Ingredients:Steak, vegetables, grains
- Carbohydrates:N/A
- Fiber:N/A
9.3

Excellent

Our Rating

9.5
Freshness

9.5
Flavor

9.3
worth the money
5

Beneful
Purina Beneful Small Breed Wet Dog Food Variety Pack, IncrediBites With Real Beef, Chicken and Salmon - (Pack of 30) 3 Oz. Cans
Main highlights

Complete Nutrition for Small Dogs
Beneful IncrediBites provides 100% complete and balanced nutrition with real meat and vegetables.

Ideal for Small Breed Adults
Specially formulated for small dogs, perfect for small mouths and appetites.

Convenient Individual Cans
Customers appreciate the easy-to-open, single-serving cans for hassle-free feeding.
Key specs
- Primary Ingredient:Real beef, chicken, salmon
- Serving Options:Small, tender bites
- Form:Canned food
- Size:3 oz. cans
- Dietary Restrictions:No artificial colors, flavors, preservatives
9.0

Excellent

Our Rating

9.3
Serving size

9.3
Flavor

9.1
quality of ingredients
See Today’s Deals & Prices
6

Nutrish
Nutrish Little Bites Small Breed Premium Natural Dry Dog Food, Real Chicken & Veggies Recipe, 6 Pounds (Packaging May Vary), (Rachael Ray Nutrish)

29% Off
Main highlights

Farm-Raised Chicken Recipe
Features farm-raised chicken as the main ingredient, ensuring high-quality protein for your dog's diet.

Ideal for Small Breeds
Specially crafted to support energy and immune health in small dogs of all life stages.

Highly Palatable Kibble
Customers praise its taste, noting dogs enjoy it without additional toppings.
Key specs
- Dimensions:4.5 x 9 x 12.75 inches
- Age:All life stages
- Ingredients:Farm-raised chicken
- Carbohydrates:N/A
- Fiber:N/A
8.9

Very Good

Our Rating

9.3
quality of ingredients

9.1
Flavor

9.1
worth the money
7

Generic

Ol's Roys Complete Nutrition Roasted Ground Chicken & Rice Flavor Dry Dog Food - High Protein (4 lbs)
8.6

Very Good

Our Rating
8

Kibbles 'n Bits
Kibbles 'n Bits Mini Bits Small Breed Dry Dog Food, Savory Bacon & Steak Flavor for Adult Dogs, 3.5 lb. Bag
Main highlights

Complete Nutrition for All Sizes
Offers complete and balanced nutrition suitable for adult dogs of all sizes.

Ideal for Small Breeds
Mini-sized kibbles are perfect for small dogs to chew.

Praised Flavor Variety
Customers love the bacon and steak flavors that dogs enjoy.
Key specs
- Dimensions:4.13 x 7.25 x 11.38 inches
- Age:Adult dogs
- Ingredients:N/A
- Carbohydrates:N/A
- Fiber:N/A
8.5

Good

Our Rating
9

Blue Buffalo

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Natural Adult Small Breed Dry Dog Food, Chicken and Brown Rice 5-lb Trial Size Bag

12% Off
8.3

Good

Our Rating

9.3
Freshness

9.1
worth the money

9.1
quality of ingredients

9 Best small dog foods of 2025

1

P L-RA Tender and Crunchy with Real Lamb and Turkey Flavor Adult Dry Dog Food, 16 Lb Bag Dog Food Delivering 23 Vitamins and Minerals for Dogs

How do we rank?

How do we rank?

Analyzing top stores

2

IAMS Proactive Health Minichunks Adult Dry Dog Food with Lamb & Rice, 30 lb. Bag

9.7

9.1

8.9

3

Hill's Science Diet Small & Mini, Adult 1-6, Small & Mini Breeds Premium Nutrition, Dry Dog Food, Chicken & Brown Rice, 4.5 lb Bag

9.7

9.5

9.5

4

Pedigree Complete Nutrition Adult Small Dog Dry Dog Food, Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor, 14 lb. Bag

9.5

9.5

9.3

5

Purina Beneful Small Breed Wet Dog Food Variety Pack, IncrediBites With Real Beef, Chicken and Salmon - (Pack of 30) 3 Oz. Cans

9.3

9.3

9.1

6

Nutrish Little Bites Small Breed Premium Natural Dry Dog Food, Real Chicken & Veggies Recipe, 6 Pounds (Packaging May Vary), (Rachael Ray Nutrish)

9.3

9.1

9.1

7

Ol's Roys Complete Nutrition Roasted Ground Chicken & Rice Flavor Dry Dog Food - High Protein (4 lbs)

8

Kibbles 'n Bits Mini Bits Small Breed Dry Dog Food, Savory Bacon & Steak Flavor for Adult Dogs, 3.5 lb. Bag

9

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Natural Adult Small Breed Dry Dog Food, Chicken and Brown Rice 5-lb Trial Size Bag

9.3

9.1

9.1

Sign up and get exclusive special deals