The Best Dog Foods for a Small Two Year Shih Tzu

You want to do what's best for your Shih Tzu. One way to help your dog live a long, healthy life is to feed it high-quality dog food. Ask your vet to suggest a well-balanced brand, or choose one yourself. Your Shih Tzu will need a brand for small dogs. The highest quality food boasts pure meat as its top ingredient. You might want to make sure it's AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) approved.



Ask your vet if your Shih Tzu has health concerns of which you need to be aware when choosing its food.

  1. Halo Spot's Stew Dry Formula

    • Halo states it is committed to a holistic approach to pet care and its dog food contains only high-quality ingredients, as well as being high in protein and low in carbohydrates. It does not contain any artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, corn, wheat or gluten. Halo is AAFCO approved.

      Adult brands include:

      ADULT DOG Wild Salmon

      ADULT DOG Wholesome Chicken

      If you have questions about Halo's products, visit their website at halopets.com or contact the company's customer care department at 800-426-4256.

    Nutro Natural Dog Food

    • Nutro natural dog food contains natural ingredients with added vitamins and minerals that aid in keeping your dog healthy. Nutro has several brands of dry food suitable for small breeds. Their small-breed formula is for dogs under 25 pounds and according to the company's website, the formula is balanced to support the high metabolism common to many small dogs.

      If you have any questions about Nutro products, visit their website at thenutrocompany.com or contact the company's consumer care team at 1-800-833-5330.

    Wellness Dog Food

    • According to Wellness, its mission is to offer natural, healthful, great-tasting alternatives in pet nutrition and a thoughtful approach to nutrition is the foundation of well being. The meat used in Wellness dog food is free from hormones and steroids. The food contains no meat by-products, animal fats, artificial colors, preservatives or potential allergens like corn, soy or wheat.

      Wellness offers a large variety of dry dog foods, including:

      Super5Mix Complete Health

      Core Grain-Free

      Simple Food Solutions Allergy

      If you have questions about Wellness products, visit their website at wellnesspetfood.com or contact the company's consumer loyalty team at 800-225-0904.