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Healthy Dog Food For Small Dogs

Tom&Sawyer's human grade, gently-cooked meals can help support your small dog’s unique nutritional needs. Our culinary-inspired meals are made with 98% or more whole food ingredients, offering complete and balanced nutrition and deliciousness to help fuel their playful energy and small-breed lifestyle.

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100% Human Grade*

Chef-Crafted Dog Food

Italian Beef Pasta

#1 seller since 2015

100% Human Grade*

Non-GMO Ingredients

Chef-Crafted Dog Food

Expertly Developed by Animal Nutritionists & Vets

BREED PROFILE

Here's What Makes Your Small Dog Special

Size & Weight

2 to 22 lbs

Energy Level

Low to Medium

Common Health Risks

Picky Eater / Sensitive Stomach / Itchy Paws & Skin

Dietary Needs

Calorie-dense / easy to chew

Life Expectancy

12 to 16 years

Small dogs burn through energy fast and may benefit from nutrient-dense food that delivers real nutrition in every small bite.

01 — RECIPES

Whole foods. Always.

Every ingredient in Tom&Sawyer has a purpose. Small dogs deserve real food.

02 — PROTEIN

Made for Picky Eaters

Real, gently cooked meals made with whole ingredients dogs love, designed to get even the pickiest small dogs excited to eat.

03 — INGREDIENTS

Human grade protein

Real meat in every bite. The same quality protein you would buy at a grocery store, made for small dog bodies.

WHAT'S INSIDE THE BOWL

What's Actually in Your Small Dog's Bowl?

Human grade Ingredients

Real meat and whole food ingredients in every bite. There is nothing hidden in the ingredient list; no ingredients you wouldn't recognize at a grocery store.

Gently Cooked, Nutrient Rich

We gently cook each ingredient to preserve key nutrients in small, nutrient-dense daily meals.

Benefits You Can See

Shinier coat, better digestion, more energy. Some small dog owners may notice a visible difference within the first few weeks.

98%+ Whole Food Ingredients

Whole food ingredients help provide complete and balanced nutrition through purposeful, high-quality ingredients selected to support everyday wellbeing.

HEALTH & NUTRITION

Small Dog Health Risks and How Food Can Help

Knowing your Small Dog's vulnerabilities helps you make smarter feeding decisions.

Tom&Sawyer meals were crafted by a team of collaborative experts including animal nutritionists, vets, and culinary-trained chefs. Why? Because to us, the taste of the food is almost as important as the nutrients your dog gets, which will be 0 if they don’t want to eat it. If you’ve ever seen your pup salivating over your plate of Spaghetti Bolognese, just wait until they try our Italian Beef Pasta Dinner!

Picky Eater

Small dogs are notoriously selective eaters, often rejecting food that lacks real aroma and flavour from quality ingredients.

Sensitive Stomach

Small dog digestive systems are easily overwhelmed by low-quality proteins, fillers, and artificial additives in commercial formulas.

Itchy Paws & Skin

Skin reactions in small dogs are often triggered by allergens and low-quality ingredients hiding in standard commercial pet food.

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“I’m so grateful to find a great pet food company that I can rely on for quality, healthy, nutritious food for my fur baby. Thank you! Love from Thor and his family!”

Namitha M.

Toronto, ON

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“I decided I'd start cooking for my dogs myself, until I found Tom&Sawyer. Not only are the meals balanced and high quality, my picky dogs absolutely love them! I am so happy I found this company.”

Hanako

Toronto, ON

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“Five stars. Great for dogs like Winnie with IBD issues”

Mary G.

St. Laurent, PQ

QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Common Questions About Fresh Dog Food for Small Dogs

Small Dogs feeding amounts depend on their weight, age, and activity level. As a general guide, most Small Dogs do well with two meals per day, morning and evening. Use the Tom&Sawyer Feeding Calculator to get a portion size tailored specifically to your dog.

Tom&Sawyer dog meals are formulated for adult maintenance. If you have a small breed puppy, speak with your veterinarian about their growth-stage nutrition needs. In Canada, Puppy Booster may be available for some puppies, but it is not available in the U.S. and should be used only when appropriate for your dog.

For Small Dogs, prioritize recipes with a named animal protein as the first ingredient, such as chicken, beef, or turkey. Helpful features can include whole vegetables, healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids, and no artificial preservatives or fillers. Given that Small Dogs can be prone to picky eating, easily digestible proteins and minimal ingredient lists are especially important.

Yes, gently-cooked dog food can be a suitable choice for Small Dogs. Cooking at low heat preserves the natural vitamins and minerals found in fresh ingredients, which are often destroyed in high-heat kibble manufacturing. Small Dogs with picky eating habits may especially benefit from the improved digestibility of gently-cooked meals.

Adult Small Dogs are commonly fed two meals per day, one in the morning and one in the evening. Small Dog puppies are often fed three to four smaller meals per day. Consistent feeding times may help regulate digestion and energy levels, which may be helpful for Small Dogs prone to sensitive stomach.

Suitable protein options for Small Dogs may include high-quality, named animal proteins, chicken, beef, turkey, or fish. For Small Dogs prone to picky eating, a single-protein or limited ingredient recipe can help identify and avoid triggers. Tom&Sawyer uses human grade meat in every recipe, with no byproducts or mystery proteins.

Human grade dog food means every ingredient meets the same safety and quality standards as food made for people. For Small Dogs, this matters because it avoids the low-quality byproducts and fillers found in most commercial pet food. Tom&Sawyer prepares all meals in a human grade kitchen in Canada, regulated to AAFCO standards.

Our Promise to You...

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100% Human Grade Ingredients & Supplements

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Prepared in a Regulated Human Food Facility

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Follows Human Food Safety & Regulatory Standards

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Stored in a CFIA-Regulated Warehouse until shipped

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Clean-Label Recipes: Non-GMO and Free from Binders, Slurries, and Preservatives

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Expertly Designed by a Collaborative Team (PhD Animal Nutritionists + Vets + Chefs)

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Individually cooked ingredients for optimized nutritional contribution

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Targeted Nutrition Designed to Support Health Solutions (Pancreatitis, Allergies, & Renal Support)

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Culinary-Inspired Recipes fit for humans, but made for pets

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Proudly Made in Small Batches in Canada

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Sustainable, Ethical, & Mindful Production

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Food Safe, Space-Saving Flat-Pack Design for Easy Storage

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*Ingredients and manufacturing facility meet human food standards.

Healthy Dog Food For Small Dogs

Here's What Makes Your Small Dog Special