{"product_id":"virbac-puppy-small-toy-3kg","title":"Virbac Puppy Small \u0026 Toy 3KG","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirbac HPM — Puppy Small \u0026amp; Toy | 3kg | Veterinary-Grade Dry Puppy Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe foundation of a healthy small breed life. Virbac HPM Puppy Small \u0026amp; Toy is a veterinary-grade growth diet specifically formulated for the unique nutritional requirements of small and toy breed puppies — the breeds whose rapid early development, high metabolic rate, and small stomach capacity demand a fundamentally different nutritional approach from medium and large breed puppy foods. Small and toy breed puppies are not simply smaller versions of large breed puppies — they grow faster relative to their adult size, reach maturity earlier, burn more calories per kilogram of body weight, and have smaller mouths and stomachs that require smaller kibble and higher energy density per gram of food. Virbac HPM Puppy Small \u0026amp; Toy is formulated to address every one of these specific requirements — high energy density for the small breed metabolic rate, optimal protein for rapid muscle and organ development, precise calcium and phosphorus ratios for small breed skeletal development, DHA for brain and vision development, and a kibble size designed for small mouths. Veterinary-grade nutrition from Virbac — the animal health company that applies pharmaceutical-grade scientific rigor to every product it produces. 3kg — the growth diet that gives small breed puppies the nutritional foundation they deserve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"why-virbac-hpm-puppy-small--toy-is-the-best-choice\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Virbac HPM Puppy Small \u0026amp; Toy Is The Best Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall \u0026amp; Toy Breed Specific\u003c\/strong\u003e — Formulated specifically for the unique metabolic, developmental, and physical requirements of small and toy breed puppies — not a generic puppy food adapted for small breeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Energy Density\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small and toy breed puppies have a metabolic rate 2–3× higher per kilogram than large breeds — the high energy density formula meets this elevated caloric requirement in the small portions their stomachs can accommodate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Protein for Rapid Development\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-quality protein supporting the rapid muscle, organ, and tissue development that characterizes the small breed growth phase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise Calcium \u0026amp; Phosphorus Ratios\u003c\/strong\u003e — Carefully calibrated calcium and phosphorus levels for small breed skeletal development — avoiding the over-supplementation that can cause developmental orthopedic disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDHA for Brain \u0026amp; Vision Development\u003c\/strong\u003e — Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is the critical Omega-3 for neurological and retinal development — supporting cognitive development and visual acuity during the critical early growth phase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Kibble Size\u003c\/strong\u003e — Kibble sized for small mouths and developing teeth — ensuring comfortable eating and adequate chewing for small and toy breed puppies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmune System Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Antioxidants and immune-supporting nutrients for the developing immune system of growing puppies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigestive Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Highly digestible ingredients and prebiotic fiber supporting the sensitive digestive system of small breed puppies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirbac HPM — Veterinary Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — From one of the world's leading animal health companies — veterinary-grade nutrition for the most critical phase of your dog's life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete \u0026amp; Balanced for Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e — Formulated to meet the AAFCO\/FEDIAF nutritional standards for growth — all essential nutrients for complete puppy development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Visual asset placement: lifestyle photo of a small or toy breed puppy eating from a bowl of Virbac HPM kibble, or flat-lay of the bag with a small breed puppy alongside — communicating the breed-specific positioning.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"product-details--features\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Small \u0026amp; Toy Breed Puppies Need a Specific Formula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The distinction between small\/toy breed puppy nutrition and general puppy nutrition is not a marketing differentiation — it reflects genuine, clinically significant differences in the physiology and development of small breed dogs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth rate and maturity timeline:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\/toy breeds\u003c\/strong\u003e (adult weight \u0026lt;10 kg) — Reach adult size at 8–12 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium breeds\u003c\/strong\u003e (adult weight 10–25 kg) — Reach adult size at 12–15 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge breeds\u003c\/strong\u003e (adult weight 25–45 kg) — Reach adult size at 15–18 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiant breeds\u003c\/strong\u003e (adult weight \u0026gt;45 kg) — Reach adult size at 18–24 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall and toy breed puppies complete their growth in a shorter period — but their growth is proportionally more rapid relative to their adult size. This rapid growth requires higher energy density and higher protein concentration per gram of food than slower-growing large breed puppies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetabolic rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small and toy breed dogs have a significantly higher metabolic rate per kilogram of body weight than large breeds — a consequence of their higher surface-area-to-volume ratio (smaller bodies lose heat more rapidly and must generate more heat per kilogram to maintain body temperature). This elevated metabolic rate means:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall breed puppies require more calories per kilogram of body weight than large breed puppies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey must eat more frequently relative to their body size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir food must be more energy-dense — they cannot eat enough volume to meet their caloric needs from a low-density food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStomach capacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small and toy breed puppies have proportionally smaller stomachs — they cannot consume large volumes of food at a single meal. A high energy density formula allows them to meet their caloric requirements in the small portions their stomachs can accommodate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKibble size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard puppy kibble is too large for small and toy breed mouths — making eating difficult, reducing chewing efficiency, and potentially causing choking. Small breed-specific kibble is sized for small mouths and developing teeth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium and phosphorus requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is the most critical nutritional distinction between small and large breed puppy foods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge breed puppies\u003c\/strong\u003e require carefully restricted calcium and phosphorus — excess calcium in large breed puppies causes developmental orthopedic disease (DOD), including osteochondrosis and hip dysplasia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall breed puppies\u003c\/strong\u003e have different calcium and phosphorus requirements — they are not at the same risk of DOD from calcium excess, and their rapid growth requires adequate calcium for skeletal development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding a large breed puppy food to a small breed puppy — or vice versa — can result in inappropriate calcium and phosphorus levels for that breed's developmental requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Key Developmental Nutrients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDHA — Brain and Vision Development:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is the most critical nutrient for neurological and retinal development in puppies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrain development\u003c\/strong\u003e — DHA is a structural component of brain tissue — it is incorporated into neuronal cell membranes during the critical early development phase, supporting the formation of neural connections and cognitive capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVision development\u003c\/strong\u003e — DHA is a structural component of the retina — adequate DHA during development supports visual acuity and the development of normal vision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning and trainability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Studies in puppies have shown that adequate DHA intake during development is associated with improved learning ability and trainability — a particularly relevant benefit for small breed puppies who are often trained as companion dogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Virbac HPM Puppy Small \u0026amp; Toy formula provides DHA from fish-derived sources — the most bioavailable form of DHA for puppies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Quality Protein — Muscle and Organ Development:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The rapid growth of small breed puppies requires high-quality, highly digestible protein:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuscle development\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adequate protein provides the amino acids required for muscle fiber synthesis during the rapid growth phase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrgan development\u003c\/strong\u003e — The heart, liver, kidneys, and other organs develop rapidly during puppyhood — requiring adequate protein for tissue synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmune system development\u003c\/strong\u003e — Antibodies and immune cells are proteins — adequate protein intake supports the development of the immune system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeucine\u003c\/strong\u003e — The primary trigger for muscle protein synthesis — high-quality animal protein sources provide leucine in the concentrations required for optimal muscle development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium \u0026amp; Phosphorus — Skeletal Development:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The skeleton of a small breed puppy develops rapidly during the first 8–12 months — requiring adequate calcium and phosphorus in the correct ratio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium\u003c\/strong\u003e — The primary mineral component of bone — adequate calcium supports bone density and strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e — Works synergistically with calcium for bone mineralization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium:Phosphorus ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e — The ratio of calcium to phosphorus is as important as the absolute amounts — the Virbac HPM formula maintains the optimal ratio for small breed skeletal development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntioxidants — Immune System Development:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The developing immune system of a puppy requires antioxidant support:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports the development and function of immune cells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports immune cell production and collagen synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta-carotene\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports immune function and vision development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelenium\u003c\/strong\u003e — Antioxidant mineral supporting immune function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrebiotic Fiber — Digestive Development:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small breed puppies have sensitive digestive systems that benefit from prebiotic fiber support:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeds beneficial gut bacteria — supporting healthy gut microbiome development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegulates gut transit — preventing the diarrhea that commonly affects puppies during dietary transitions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports gut barrier integrity — reducing the risk of pathogen penetration during the period before full immune maturity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Small \u0026amp; Toy Breed Growth Timeline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Understanding the growth phases of small and toy breed puppies helps optimize the feeding program:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"distilled-scrollable-container\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDevelopment Phase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Nutritional Priority\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirth–8 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeonatal\/maternal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMother's milk (colostrum for immunity)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–16 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapid growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum energy density; DHA; protein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–6 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinued growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustained energy; calcium; protein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–10 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth completion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransition to adult food approaching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–12 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult transition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegin transitioning to adult formula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall and toy breed puppies should transition to adult food at approximately 10–12 months — earlier than medium or large breeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Transition to Adult Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small and toy breed puppies reach adult size significantly earlier than larger breeds — and continuing to feed puppy food beyond the growth phase can contribute to obesity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToy breeds\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u0026lt;4 kg adult weight) — Transition at 9–10 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall breeds\u003c\/strong\u003e (4–10 kg adult weight) — Transition at 10–12 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Visual asset placement: lifestyle photo of a small or toy breed puppy (Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Maltese, Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier, Miniature Pinscher) eating from a bowl of Virbac HPM kibble — communicating the breed-specific positioning and the health of a well-nourished puppy.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specifications--feeding\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"distilled-scrollable-container\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirbac HPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePuppy Small \u0026amp; Toy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry dog food (kibble)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife Stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePuppy — growth phase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreed Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall breeds (\u0026lt;10 kg adult weight) and toy breeds (\u0026lt;4 kg adult weight)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh energy density, small kibble, DHA, optimal Ca:P ratio, prebiotic fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete \u0026amp; balanced — growth (puppy)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall and toy breed puppies from weaning to 10–12 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance (Virbac)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"distilled-scrollable-container\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePuppy Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2 months\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4 months\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e6 months\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e8 months\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 kg (adult ~2 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 kg (adult ~4 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 kg (adult ~6 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 kg (adult ~10 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e110g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivide daily amount into 3–4 meals for puppies under 4 months; 2–3 meals for puppies 4–12 months. Always provide fresh water. Adjust based on body condition — puppies should be lean but not thin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransition Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When introducing Virbac HPM Puppy Small \u0026amp; Toy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"distilled-scrollable-container\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrevious Food\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVirbac HPM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed 3–4 times daily for young puppies\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small breed puppies have tiny stomachs and high metabolic rates — frequent small meals prevent hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which is a genuine risk in toy breed puppies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever skip meals for toy breed puppies\u003c\/strong\u003e — Toy breed puppies (especially Chihuahuas, Yorkshire Terriers, Pomeranians) are at risk of hypoglycemia if meals are delayed — consistent feeding schedules are essential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh water always\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adequate hydration supports kidney development and overall health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor body condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — Puppies should be lean but not thin — ribs should be easily felt but not prominently visible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransition to adult food at 10–12 months\u003c\/strong\u003e — Do not continue puppy food beyond the growth phase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Complete Virbac HPM Range at petyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"distilled-scrollable-container\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLife Stage \/ Indication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuppy Small \u0026amp; Toy 3kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth — small\/toy breeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh energy density; DHA; small kibble\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDog Digestive Support 1.5kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult — digestive disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly digestible; prebiotic fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDog Hypoallergy Hydrolysed Fish 3kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult — food allergy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydrolysed protein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDog Weight Loss \u0026amp; Diabetes 3kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult — obesity\/diabetes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh protein; low fat; low GI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"veterinary-grade-growth-nutrition-built-for-small-breeds--backed-by-petfastshop\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVeterinary-Grade Growth Nutrition. Built for Small Breeds. — Backed by petyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt petyard, Virbac HPM Puppy Small \u0026amp; Toy is the growth diet we recommend for small and toy breed puppy owners who want veterinary-grade nutrition for the most critical phase of their dog's life — high energy density for the small breed metabolic rate, DHA for brain and vision development, optimal calcium and phosphorus for skeletal development, and small kibble for small mouths. Complete and balanced for growth. Virbac's pharmaceutical-grade scientific rigor applied to puppy nutrition. 3kg, delivered fast across Egypt from petyard. Because your small breed puppy's first year is the foundation of their entire life — and Virbac HPM gives them the best possible start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virbac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53967494545718,"sku":null,"price":2645.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9104\/0054\/files\/D18F3567-A746-4EED-B543-8E2C71B11290.png?v=1777364008","url":"https:\/\/petyardstores.com\/ar\/products\/virbac-puppy-small-toy-3kg","provider":"PetYard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}