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Hill’s Small Dog Health Center

Small Size. Big Science.

Precise nutrition tailored to unlock the full potential of the world's smallest dogs.

Small dogs make up over 52% of the canine population. Because they operate with a higher metabolism and distinct physiologic and anatomic differences, providing tailored lifelong care requires moving beyond a scaled-down approach.

Hill’s Small Dog Thought Leadership

2026 Hill's Pet Nutrition report brochure on small dog nutrition and metabolism

2026 World of the Small Dog Report

They are not smaller big dogs, they are unique! Download our thought leadership report, with 150+ references, to explore new clinical data connecting small dog's unique biology and understand their unique nutritional needs.

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Small Paws Innovation Center Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary

Located in Topeka, Kansas, our dedicated small dog facility, the only one in the US, is entirely dedicated to decoding small dog biology. Our research pipeline targets areas such as distinct amino acid profiles, micronutrient needs and kibble technology for tiny jaws.

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