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Healthy Dog Food For Shih Tzus

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

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BREED PROFILE

Here's What Makes Your Shih Tzu Special

Size & Weight

9 to 16 lbs

Energy Level

Low to Medium

Common Health Risks

Picky Eater / Sensitive Stomach / Ear Infections

Dietary Needs

High quality protein / easily digestible / limited ingredient

Life Expectancy

13 to 16 years

Shih Tzus need easily digestible, palatable food made from real ingredients that their sensitive stomachs can handle and their selective appetites will actually accept.

01 — RECIPES

Human grade protein

Real meat in every small bite. The kind of quality ingredient that even the most selective Shih Tzu will actually eat.

02 — PROTEIN

Whole foods. Always.

Every Tom&Sawyer ingredient belongs and there is nothing hidden in the ingredient list.

03 — INGREDIENTS

Soft on the Stomach

Gently cooked meals made with simple, digestible ingredients to support gut health and reduce digestive upset.

Beef & Broccoli

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Classic Pork Stew

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Coconut Chicken

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WHAT'S INSIDE THE BOWL

What's Actually in Your Shih Tzu's Bowl?

Human grade Ingredients

Human grade meat and whole food ingredients with real, recognizable ingredients that picky Shih Tzus actually want to eat.

Gently Cooked, Nutrient Rich

We gently cook each ingredient to preserve nutrients and enhance flavour for picky eaters every day.

Benefits You Can See

Better digestion, clearer eyes, a coat worth showing off. Most Shih Tzu owners notice a visible difference within weeks.

98%+ Whole Food Ingredients

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

Picky Eater

Shih Tzus are highly selective and often refuse food that lacks real aroma and flavour, making ingredient quality essential for consistent eating.

Sensitive Stomach

Their small, sensitive digestive systems react quickly to poor quality diets with low digestibility.

Ear Infections

Chronic ear infections in Shih Tzus are commonly linked to food sensitivities and allergens that cause ongoing inflammation throughout the body.

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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 Shih Tzus

For Shih Tzus, 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 Shih Tzus are prone to picky eating easily digestible proteins and minimal ingredient lists are especially important.

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

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

The best protein sources for Shih Tzus are high-quality, named animal proteins, chicken, beef, turkey, or fish. For Shih Tzus 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 Shih Tzus, 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.

Shih Tzu feeding amounts depend on their weight, age, and activity level. As a general guide, most Shih Tzus 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 Shih Tzu 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.

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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 Shih Tzus

Here's What Makes Your Shih Tzu Special