{"title":"Shih Tzu Dog Food","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShih Tzu Food \u0026amp; Nutrition Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shih Tzu is a much-loved dog breed with its own personality, lifestyle and nutritional considerations. This page brings together breed-relevant food and feeding guidance to help you choose products that suit your pet’s needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Shih Tzus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShih Tzus can vary by age, activity level and body condition, so nutrition should be chosen around the individual pet rather than breed name alone. Some breeds are naturally active and athletic, while others are more relaxed or prone to gaining weight. A complete food chosen for your dog’s age, size and lifestyle can help support everyday health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutrition for Shih Tzus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen choosing food for Shih Tzus, consider size, energy level, digestion, skin and coat condition, dental health and healthy weight. Look for complete recipes from trusted brands and follow the feeding guide carefully, especially if your pet is neutered, less active or has a sensitive stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Shih Tzu food brands\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore breed-appropriate options and specialist nutrition from leading brands:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/royal-canin-dog-food\"\u003eRoyal Canin Dog Food\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hills-science-plan-dog-food\"\u003eHill's Dog Food\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/purina-pro-plan-dog-food\"\u003ePurina Pro Plan Dog Food\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/james-wellbeloved-dog-food\"\u003eJames Wellbeloved Dog Food\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShih Tzu feeding FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the best food for a Shih Tzu?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best food for a Shih Tzu is usually a complete and balanced dog food matched to their age, size, activity level and any individual sensitivities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much should a Shih Tzu eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeeding amounts vary depending on weight, age, activity and whether the food is wet, dry or mixed. Always check the feeding guide on the pack and adjust to keep a healthy body condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Shih Tzus eat wet and dry food together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, many dogs enjoy mixed feeding. Combining wet and dry food can add variety while still giving complete nutrition when fed according to the brand feeding guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your pet has a medical condition, is on a veterinary diet or you are unsure which food is suitable, speak to your vet before changing their diet.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"royal-canin-shih-tzu-adult-dry-dog-food","title":"Royal Canin Shih Tzu Adult Dry Dog Food","description":"\u003cimg style=\"width: 80%;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.medicanimal.com\/image\/upload\/v1672041674\/product\/Enhanced%20Content%20Royal%20Canin\/RoyalCanin_BREED_ShihTzu_Adult_Dry.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete feed for dogs - Specially for adult and mature Shih Tzus - Over 10 months old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach breed has its own unique needs and requirements, which is why the food you choose for your Shih Tzu is so important. Different nutrients contribute towards the support of different aspects of your dog’s health. Suitable for dogs over 10 months old, Royal Canin® Shih Tzu Adult is specially formulated with all the nutritional needs of your adult Shih Tzu in mind. The Shih Tzu’s bountiful coat of long, dense hair is doubtlessly one of this breed’s major traits. In addition to regular grooming, your dog’s diet can play a role in helping to support the health of your dog’s coat. Royal Canin® Shih Tzu Adult contains a specific combination of nutrients that help to maintain your dog’s skin health – which in turn positively affects the health of its coat. This formula includes the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, as well as an enrichment of borage oil; these fatty acids play a large role in helping to nourish your dog’s skin and coat. Royal Canin® Shih Tzu Adult’s adapted nutritional solution also contributes towards maintaining your dog’s dental hygiene. Thanks to the inclusion of calcium chelators, this formula supports optimal dental healthy by helping to slow down the formation and build-up of tartar formation. Royal Canin® Shih Tzu Adult helps to maintain the health of your dog’s digestive function by contributing to a reduced faecal volume – and what’s more, it also helps to reduce the smell! The Shih Tzu is a brachycephalic breed; this means that its face is broader than it is long. The kibble in Royal Canin® Shih Tzu Adult is tailor-made exclusively for this breed. Its shape and size are specially designed to make it easier for your dog to pick up. Additionally, the kibble encourages your dog to chew it properly before swallowing. At Royal Canin® we’re committed to providing nutritional solutions to your pet’s needs. All of our products undergo an extensive quality control process in order to guarantee the optimum quality of food as well as catering to your dog’s specific dietary requirements and lifestyle. This means that when your dog eats Royal Canin® Shih Tzu Adult, it’s getting a complete and balanced diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHealthy Skin:\u003c\/b\u003e Shih Tzu Adult helps support the skin’s “barrier” role (exclusive complex), maintain skin health (EPA \u0026amp; DHA, vitamin A) and nourish the coat. Enriched with borage oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDental Health:\u003c\/b\u003e This formula helps reduce the risk of tartar formation thanks to calcium chelators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStool \u0026amp; Odour Reduction:\u003c\/b\u003e This formula helps reduce faecal smell and volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExclusive Kibble Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Special Brachycephalic Jaw a kibble exclusively designed to make it easier for the Shih Tzu to pick up and to encourage him to chew.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal canin","offers":[{"title":"1.5kg","offer_id":51419478065419,"sku":"I0000699","price":12.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.5kg","offer_id":51448808505611,"sku":"I0005060","price":51.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/8798\/6187\/files\/I0045498.png?v=1753433184"},{"product_id":"royal-canin-shih-tzu-puppy-dry-dog-food","title":"Royal Canin Shih Tzu Puppy Dry Dog Food","description":"\u003cimg style=\"width: 80%;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.medicanimal.com\/image\/upload\/v1672041674\/product\/Enhanced%20Content%20Royal%20Canin\/RoyalCanin_BHN_Puppy_Shih-Tzu_A_Premium.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete feed for dogs - Specially for Shih Tzu puppies - Up to 10 months old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth is an essential stage in your dog’s life: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the time of big changes, discoveries, and new encounters. During this key period, your Shih Tzu puppy’s natural defences develop gradually. That’s why it needs a diet containing nutrients that will support healthy growth and development. Suitable for Shih Tzus up to 10 months old, Royal Canin® Shih Tzu Puppy is specially formulated with all the nutritional needs of your puppy in mind. Royal Canin® Shih Tzu Puppy helps support your puppy’s immune system, thanks particularly to a patented complex of antioxidants, including vitamin E. Opulent fur is one of this breed’s major traits. The hair is long and dense with a thick undercoat, making regular brushing and assistive nutrition two important considerations to help maintain your puppy’s healthy skin and coat. Royal Canin® Shih Tzu Puppy contains vitamin A and Omega-3 fatty acids EPA \u0026amp; DPA. It also contains an enrichment of borage oil to help support the skin’s “barrier” role to maintain skin health and nourish the coat. Additionally, Royal Canin® Shih Tzu Puppy contains a combination of nutrients with high quality protein and prebiotics to support digestive health and help maintain a healthy balance of intestinal flora, which also contributes to good stool quality. The exclusive kibble in Royal Canin® Shih Tzu Puppy is specially designed for this breed’s brachycephalic jaws, allowing your Shih Tzu puppy to easily pick its kibble up while simultaneously encouraging your puppy to chew. This is due to the kibble’s shape, scent and texture – tailor-made to appeal to Shih Tzu puppies like yours. At Royal Canin® we’re committed to providing nutritional solutions to your pet’s needs. All of our products undergo an extensive quality control process in order to guarantee the optimum quality of food as well as catering to your puppy’s specific dietary requirements and lifestyle. This means that when your puppy eats Royal Canin® Shih Tzu Puppy, it’s getting a complete and balanced diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImmune System Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Growth is an essential stage in your dog’s life: it is the time of big changes, discoveries and new encounters. During this key period, the puppy’s immune system develops gradually. Shih Tzu Puppy helps support your puppy’s natural defences thanks particularly to a complex of antioxidants including vitamin E.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHealthy Skin \u0026amp; Coat:\u003c\/b\u003e This formula helps support the skin’s “barrier” role (exclusive complex), maintain skin health (EPA \u0026amp; DHA, vitamin A) and nourish the coat. Enriched with borage oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExclusive Kibble:\u003c\/b\u003e Special Brachycephalic Jaw A kibble exclusively designed to make it easier for the Shih Tzu puppy to pick up and to encourage him to chew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigestive Health:\u003c\/b\u003e Combination of nutrients with high quality protein (L.I.P.) and prebiotics (FOS) to support digestive health and balance of intestinal flora, which contributes to good stool quality. 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Different nutrients contribute towards the support of different aspects of your dog’s health. Suitable for dogs over 10 months old, Royal Canin® Shih Tzu Adult in loaf is specially formulated with all the nutritional needs of your adult Shih Tzu in mind. The Shih Tzu’s bountiful coat of long, dense hair is doubtlessly one of this breed’s major traits. In addition to regular grooming, your dog’s diet can play a role in helping to support the health of your dog’s coat. Royal Canin® Shih Tzu Adult in loaf contains a specific combination of nutrients that help to maintain your dog’s skin health – which in turn positively affects the health of its coat. This formula includes the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, as well as an enrichment of borage oil; these fatty acids play a large role in helping to nourish your dog’s skin and coat. Royal Canin® Shih Tzu Adult helps to maintain the health of your dog’s digestive function by contributing to a reduced faecal volume – and what’s more, it also helps to reduce the smell! All of our products undergo an extensive quality control process in order to guarantee the optimum quality of food as well as catering to your dog’s specific dietary requirements and lifestyle. This means that when your dog eats Royal Canin® Shih Tzu Adult in loaf, it’s getting a complete and balanced diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdapted Texture Loaf: \u003c\/b\u003eA smooth texture to help stimulate the Shih Tzu's appetite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHealthy Skin \u0026amp; Coat: \u003c\/b\u003eContributes to help support the skin’s role as a barrier, helps maintain skin health and nourish the long and dense coat of the Shih Tzu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCardiac Health: \u003c\/b\u003eContributes to maintain healthy cardiac function thanks to adapted levels of taurine, EPA \u0026amp; DHA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppetite Stimulation: \u003c\/b\u003eHelps to stimulate a Shih Tzu''s finicky appetite with a highly palatable formula.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal canin","offers":[{"title":"12 x 85g - Loaf in Sauce","offer_id":51420065366283,"sku":"I9474324","price":9.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/8798\/6187\/files\/I9474306_en_02.png?v=1754397444"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/8798\/6187\/collections\/Category-background-base_4882e79a-5ceb-47d4-a079-4e4add5bfe35.webp?v=1781170349","url":"https:\/\/pet-supermarket.co.uk\/collections\/dog-breed-shih-tzu.oembed","provider":"Pet Supermarket","version":"1.0","type":"link"}