Does kibble size matter for my 18-pound small dog's eating habits?

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Does kibble size matter for small dogs around 18 pounds? Why or why not? Here are two different kibble sizes is one of these preferred for an 18 pound dog? Both are high quality brands. Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Female | spayed | 5 years and 4 months old | 17 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for your post! The size of kibble may make it easier for a smaller dog to eat if the kibble bites are smaller. Sometimes, depending on the dog and Its preference for texture, some small dogs prefer large bites over small bites and some dogs prefer small bites over large bite. I would offer both types to see which one is preferred. There are no health benefits over eating small versus large kibble. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction! Please feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns that you may have

Does kibble size matter for my 18-pound small dog's eating habits?

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