Life Stages And Pet Needs
Does Smallbatch make puppy food?
Smallbatch doesn't make a puppy-specific formula, but most of our complete diets are formulated for All Life Stages — which includes puppy growth. This covers our frozen raw sliders and patties, freeze-dried sliders, and Lightly Cooked sliders for pu
Does Smallbatch make kitten food?
Smallbatch doesn't make a kitten-specific formula, but all of our frozen raw sliders and freeze-dried Meal Bites for cats are formulated for All Life Stages — which includes kittens.
Is Smallbatch pet food safe for large breed puppies?
Smallbatch complete diets are formulated for All Life Stages, including puppies expected to mature under 70lbs adult weight. They are not currently formulated to meet the specific nutritional requirements for large breed puppy growth (70lbs+ adult we
Does Smallbatch offer kidney-friendly dog or cat food?
We don't make recipes specifically formulated for kidney disease or renal support, but some of our products may be a good fit depending on your pet's individual needs. Raw and minimally processed diets are often high in moisture and low in phosphorus
What is the best Smallbatch protein for dogs or cats with food allergies?
Food allergies and sensitivities are highly individual, but as a general starting point, novel proteins tend to work best for pets with known protein sensitivities — proteins they haven't been regularly exposed to before. Duck, Rabbit, and Pork are g
Are Smallbatch freeze-dried Small Bites safe for puppies?
Freeze-dried Small Bites are formulated to meet AAFCO Adult Maintenance nutritional standards and are not complete and balanced for puppies. For growing puppies under 70lbs expected adult weight, we recommend our frozen raw sliders and patties, freez
Can I feed Smallbatch cat food to my dog, or dog food to my cat?
In a pinch, cross-species feeding is safe on a temporary basis. For longer-term regular feeding, we do recommend sticking to the species-appropriate diet:. For regular feeding, the correct species diet ensures your pet gets the right balance of nutri
Is Smallbatch shelf-stable bone broth safe for cats?
Our shelf-stable bone broths are not recommended for cats due to the inclusion of organic lemon. For cats, we recommend our frozen bone broths instead, which are available through local pet retailers. Use our Store Locator to find a store near you.
Is Smallbatch pet food good for senior dogs and cats?
Yes — all Smallbatch complete diets are formulated for All Life Stages, which includes senior pets. Raw and lightly cooked diets can be particularly well-suited for older animals for a few reasons:. That said, senior pets often have specific health c
Is raw pet food safe for immunocompromised dogs or cats?
Immunocompromised pets — those undergoing chemotherapy, managing autoimmune conditions, or recovering from illness — may have a reduced ability to handle bacterial exposure that a healthy pet would clear without issue. That doesn't automatically rule
Is raw pet food safe for pregnant or nursing dogs and cats?
Raw feeding can be a great fit for pregnant and nursing pets — our complete and balanced recipes formulated for All Life Stages provide a strong nutritional foundation for this demanding phase of life. Keep in mind that caloric and nutritional needs
Does Smallbatch make bone broth for cats?
Yes — but with an important distinction between our two broth formats:. Frozen bone broth is appropriate for both dogs and cats and is available through local pet retailers. Shelf-stable bone broth is not recommended for cats due to the inclusion of