Valens Turkey & Salmon Small Breed Dog Food

Valens Small Breed Turkey and Salmon: Premium Canadian Food for Small Dogs

Valens™ Small Breed is a premium dry food specifically formulated for small breed dogs. This unique recipe combines fresh turkey from Fraser Valley farms with Pacific Ocean salmon, in small, nutrient-dense kibble adapted to the specific needs of small dogs. The formulation is designed to support their fast metabolism and small stomachs.

Why specific food for small dogs?

Small breed dogs have unique nutritional needs that distinguish them from larger dogs:

• Their metabolism is faster and burns calories at a higher rate per kilogram of body weight.
• Their smaller stomachs can only absorb a limited amount of food per meal.
• They need a higher nutritional density to meet their energy requirements.
• Their small mouths require appropriately sized kibble to facilitate chewing.
• They are more prone to hypoglycemia and benefit from carbohydrates with a stable glycemic index.

Valens Small Breed is formulated to directly address these particularities, with small, calorically dense kibble.

Featured Ingredients

🦃 Fresh Boneless Turkey

First source of animal protein, rich in essential amino acids and naturally digestible. Sourced from Fraser Valley farms in British Columbia.

🐟 Fresh Boneless Pacific Salmon

Source of complete proteins and naturally rich in omega-3s (DHA and EPA), essential for healthy skin, coat, eyes, and cardiovascular system.

🐡 Pacific Cod Vita Cubes

Pacific cod cubes added to enhance the recipe's aroma, taste, and palatability. Particularly useful for small dogs who may be picky eaters.

🍠 Sweet Potatoes and Peas

Sources of low glycemic index carbohydrates that maintain stable blood sugar levels, especially important for small breeds prone to hypoglycemia.

🌿 Fruits and Vegetables from BC Valleys

Apples, blueberries, carrots, spinach, tomatoes, cranberries, pumpkins, sourced locally from the Fraser and Okanagan Valleys in British Columbia. Rich in antioxidants to support immunity.

🦠 5 Probiotic Strains

Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium bifidum thermophilum, Streptococcus faecium, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Support a healthy gut microbiome and optimal nutrient absorption.

Key Benefits

• ✅ Small, calorie-dense kibble suitable for small dogs
• ✅ Very rich in animal protein (30%)
• ✅ Highly caloric (3,600 kcal/kg, 432 kcal/cup) to meet fast metabolism needs
• ✅ High levels of Omega-3 and Omega-6 for skin and coat
• ✅ 5 probiotic strains for a healthy gut microbiome
• ✅ Low glycemic index carbohydrates to maintain stable blood sugar
• ✅ Hypoallergenic (no corn, wheat, or soy)
• ✅ No hormones, antibiotics, by-products, or artificial preservatives
• ✅ British Columbia ingredients whenever possible
• ✅ Natural antioxidants (fruits, berries, herbs) to support immunity
• ✅ Made in Canada

Guaranteed Analysis

Complete List of Ingredients

Proteins

Fresh boneless turkey, fresh boneless salmon, turkey meal, salmon meal, turkey liver, Pacific Cod Vita cubes, pea protein, cod liver.

Carbohydrates

Peas, sweet potatoes.

Fats and Fatty Acids

Chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), flaxseed.

Fibers and Digestive Support

Tomato pomace, chicory root extract, kelp meal.

Fruits, Vegetables, and Antioxidants

Blueberries, carob, cranberries, ginger root, apples, carrots, spinach, pumpkin, elderberry extract, rosemary extract, thyme extract, Yucca Schidigera extract, green tea extract, turmeric root, fennel, paprika, cayenne.

Amino Acids and Others

Salt, yeast culture, dried Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation extract, potassium chloride, L-carnitine, natural flavor, yeast extract.

Probiotics (5 strains)

Dried Lactobacillus fermentation extract, dehydrated Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dehydrated Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dehydrated Bifidobacterium bifidum thermophilum fermentation product, dehydrated Streptococcus faecium fermentation product.

Vitamins

Vitamin E, niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, vitamin A, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3, folic acid, vitamin B12.

Minerals

Zinc sulfate, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite.

Instructions for Use

1. Serve at room temperature in a clean bowl.
2. Ensure constant access to fresh water.
3. Refer to the packaging for the feeding chart based on your dog's weight and activity level.
4. For transitioning to this food, gradually mix with the old food over 7 to 10 days to avoid digestive upset.
5. Small dogs often benefit from 2 to 3 meals per day rather than one large meal, to stabilize their blood sugar.

Storage

Store the bag in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Reseal the bag tightly after each use to preserve freshness. Best used before the date indicated on the packaging. Keep out of reach of children.

The Valens Brand

Valens™ is a Canadian brand of premium cat and dog food, based in British Columbia. Its philosophy: to offer nutrition as close as possible to what animals would eat in their natural state, using fresh ingredients from the Fraser and Okanagan Valleys whenever possible. All products are free from hormones, antibiotics, by-products, and artificial preservatives.