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Healthy Dog Food For Maltese

Tom&Sawyer's human grade, gently-cooked meals are perfect for supporting your Maltese’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 gentle personality and small-breed lifestyle.

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Italian Beef Pasta

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BREED PROFILE

Here's What Makes Your Maltese Special

Size & Weight

4 to 7 lbs

Energy Level

Low to Medium

Common Health Risks

Ear Infections / Tear Stains / Picky Eater

Dietary Needs

High quality protein / small portions / easily digestible

Life Expectancy

12 to 15 years

Maltese are delicate, small dogs that need easily digestible, high-quality food that supports their coat health, reduces ear issues, and satisfies their selective appetites.

01 — RECIPES

Small Dog Approved Taste

Fresh, real ingredients crafted to satisfy picky small breeds and encourage consistent, healthy eating habits.

02 — PROTEIN

Human grade protein

Real meat in every small bite. The kind of ingredient quality that supports Maltese coat health, digestion, and overall wellbeing.

03 — INGREDIENTS

Whole foods. Always.

Maltese are sensitive and particular. Every ingredient in Tom&Sawyer has a purpose and nothing is there to take up space.

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WHAT'S INSIDE THE BOWL

What's Actually in Your Maltese's Bowl?

Human grade Ingredients

Human grade meat and whole food ingredients with real, recognizable ingredients that even the most particular Maltese will actually eat.

Gently Cooked, Nutrient Rich

We gently cook each ingredient to preserve nutrients supporting sensitive digestion and consistent small-breed nutrition daily.

Benefits You Can See

Fewer ear issues, less tear staining, a coat that reflects what they're eating. Most Maltese owners notice changes within weeks.

98%+ Whole Food Ingredients

Real, whole food ingredients support complete, balanced nutrition your dog can enjoy every day.

HEALTH & NUTRITION

Maltese Health Risks and How Food Can Help

Knowing your Maltese'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!

Ear Infections

Ear infections are one of the most common health issues in Maltese, frequently linked to food sensitivities and allergens driving chronic inflammation.

Tear Stains

Tear staining in Maltese is often worsened by food or environmental allergens contributing to excess tear production.

Picky Eater

Maltese are highly selective eaters, making real, palatable ingredients essential for consistent mealtimes.

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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 Maltese

The best protein sources for Maltese are high-quality, named animal proteins, chicken, beef, turkey, or fish. For Maltese prone to ear infections, 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 Maltese, this matters because it eliminates 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.

Maltese feeding amounts depend on their weight, age, and activity level. As a general guide, most Maltese 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 Maltese puppy, speak with your veterinarian about their growth-stage nutrition needs, especially because small breed puppies may have different feeding needs than adult dogs. 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 Maltese, prioritize recipes with a named animal protein as the first ingredient, such as chicken, beef, or turkey. Look for whole vegetables, healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids, and no artificial preservatives or fillers. Given that Maltese are prone to ear infections, easily digestible proteins and minimal ingredient lists are especially important.

Yes, gently-cooked dog food is an excellent choice for Maltese. Cooking at low heat preserves the natural vitamins and minerals found in fresh ingredients, which are often destroyed in high-heat kibble manufacturing. Maltese with ear infections especially benefit from the improved digestibility of gently-cooked meals.

Most adult Maltese do best with two meals per day, one in the morning and one in the evening. Maltese puppies typically need three to four smaller meals per day. Consistent feeding times help regulate digestion and energy levels, which is especially important for Maltese prone to tear stains.

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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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Healthy Dog Food For Maltese

Here's What Makes Your Maltese Special