Is this Empreintes adult sterilized small-breed kibble suitable for all life stages and all dog sizes?

No, it is specifically formulated for adult neutered dogs of small breeds; puppies, senior dogs beyond the adult stage, or large-breed dogs have different nutritional requirements and should use a formula tailored to their life stage or size.

What is the main protein source in this food and how does the inclusion of wheat and rice affect a dog's digestion?

The primary protein comes from fresh chicken and hydrolyzed poultry protein, which are highly digestible; wheat and rice provide carbohydrate energy but wheat gluten can be less easily tolerated by dogs with grain sensitivities, potentially causing digestive upset in susceptible individuals.

Are there any common allergens present in this formula, and what precautions should owners take if their dog is grain- or chicken-sensitive?

Yes, the kibble lists chicken and wheat (gluten) as allergens; owners with dogs that are allergic or sensitive to these ingredients should avoid this product or consult a veterinarian and consider a grain-free or limited-ingredient alternative.

Empreintes • 3 kg

Croquettes poulet céréales, chien adulte stérilisé petite race

Dog And Cat Food

Product Insights

The Empreintes adult sterilized small-breed dog kibble is designed for neutered small dogs and contains 14% fresh chicken, rice, wheat, hydrolyzed poultry protein and poultry fat as primary ingredients. It is fortified with glucosamine, chondroitin, salmon oil, a probiotic (Enterococcus faecium) and a comprehensive vitamin-mineral blend, offering joint support and balanced nutrition for the intended life stage. However, the inclusion of wheat gluten and other grains may trigger sensitivities, and the added oils and supplements increase the calorie density, which could be a concern for weight-managed pets.

Nutritional Values

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Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical adult small-breed dog foods, this kibble provides a higher level of fresh poultry protein and added joint-support nutrients, but its grain content and overall calorie density are also above the average for low-fat, grain-free formulas.

Ingredients

volaille (dont poulet frais 14%), riz, blé, protéines de volaille hydrolysées, fibre végétale, graisse de volaille, pulpe de betterave déshydratée, minéraux, huile de saumon, chicorée déshydratée (0,5%), levure de bière séchée, manno - oligosaccharides, huile de tournesol, glucosamine (700 mg/kg), sulfate de chondroïtine (500 mg/kg), mélange de plantes séchées (Rosmarinus sp., Curcuma sp., Citrus sp., Eugenia sp.), canneberges séchées. ADDITIFS (par kg)Vitamine A :24 000 U.I.Vitamine D3 : 2 000 U.I.Vitamine E : 300 mgTaurine : 1 000 mgL-Carnitine : 200 mgOLIGO-ÉLÉMENTSFer (Sulfate de fer (II) monohydraté) :15.0 mgFer (Fer (II) chélate d‘acides aminés) : 30.0 mgIode (Iodate de calcium anhydre) :1.5 mgCuivre (Sulfate de cuivre (II) pentahydraté) :10.0 mgCuivre (Cuivre (II) chélate d’acides aminés) : 3.0 mgManganèse (Sulfate manganeux monohydraté) : 30.0 mgManganèse (Manganèse (II) chélate d’acides aminés) : 10.0 mgZinc (Sulfate de zinc monohydraté) : 20.0 mgZinc (Zinc (II) chélate d’acides aminés) : 30.0 mgSélénium (Sélénite de sodium) : 0.20mgLIANTSSépiolite : 750 mgSTABILISATEURS DE LA FLORE INTESTINALEEnterococcus faecium : 109 UFCANTIOXYGENES

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