Cesar feeding guide
Cesar makes wet dog food specifically for small and toy breeds, sold in individual trays, pouches and tins designed to suit a small dog's much smaller daily portion size. Working out the right amount is less about a single number and more about matching the packaging size to your dog's own feeding guide, which is what this page covers before the current range in the grid below.
How Cesar's format is built for small dogs
Cesar's individual trays and pouches are portioned around a small dog's typical daily need, which is one of the main reasons the brand is popular for toy and small breeds specifically — there is far less risk of over or under-serving compared with scooping from a large tin meant for bigger dogs. Several small ranges within the brand offer different textures, from terrine to loaf to stew-style recipes in gravy.
Because portions are small in absolute terms for a toy breed, it is still worth checking the pack against your individual dog's weight rather than assuming one tray always equals one full daily meal, since needs vary between a 2kg Chihuahua and an 8kg terrier-type dog even within the 'small breed' category.
Working out the right amount
Every Cesar product carries a feeding guide on the pack matching body weight to a recommended daily amount, and this is the correct starting point rather than guessing from the tray size alone. Some owners split one tray across two meals for a very small dog, while a larger small-breed dog might need more than one tray to meet its daily need.
If you are mixing wet Cesar food with a dry kibble rather than feeding wet exclusively, the two need to be balanced against each other so the combined amount matches your dog's overall daily requirement, rather than feeding a full portion of each separately.
Choosing between the ranges
The different textures and recipes within the Cesar range are largely a matter of what your individual dog prefers to eat, since they are formulated to the same small-breed portioning principle throughout. A fussier eater may respond better to one texture over another, and it is reasonable to try a couple of different recipes to see which your dog consistently finishes.
The full current range we stock, across the different formats and flavours, is shown in the grid below.
From this brand
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Cesar Country Stew with Chicken & Vegetable in Gravy 24 Pack
A 24-pack of Cesar country stew trays, complete wet food across four recipes
£24.29
Cesar Classics Terrine Mixed Selection 24 Pack
A 24-pack of Cesar terrine trays across four recipes, complete food for adult dogs
£24.29
Cesar Senior 10+ in Delicate Jelly 8 Pack
Complete wet dog food for senior dogs 10+, eight foils in delicate jelly, four recipes
£10.24
Cesar Garden Terrine Wet Dog Food with Juicy Lamb and Turkey and Green Beans in Loaf — 14 x 150g Trays
Sold as a case: 14 x 150g trays. A 150g complete wet food loaf with lamb and turkey named on the label, for adult dogs
£22.29
Cesar Country Stew Wet Dog Food with Chicken & Vegetable in Gravy — 14 x 150g Trays
Sold as a case: 14 x 150g trays. A complete wet dog food tray, chicken and vegetable stew in gravy, 89kcal/100g
£22.29
Cesar Classic Terrine Wet Dog Food with Chicken and Turkey — 14 x 150g Trays
Sold as a case: 14 x 150g trays. A complete wet dog food tray with chicken and turkey in jelly, 92kcal per 100g
£22.29
Cesar Classic Terrine with Juicy Lamb and Chicken in Jelly — 14 x 150g Trays
Sold as a case: 14 x 150g trays. A single-portion complete meal in jelly for small dogs, named for lamb and chicken at 4% each
£22.29
Cesar Classics Wet Dog Food Terrine Mixed Selection 8 Pack
An 8-pack of Cesar terrine trays, complete wet dog food across four rotating recipes
£10.24
Cesar Juicy Hotpot Mixed Selection 8 Pack
A mixed selection of complete wet dog food trays, eight foils, four recipes, one nutrition panel
£10.24
Cesar Garden Terrine Mixed Selection in Loaf 8 Pack
An 8-pack of complete wet dog food trays in four flavours, 10% protein, 89kcal/100g
£10.24
Cesar Country Wet Dog Food Stew Special Selection 8 Pack
A mixed selection of complete wet dog food trays, eight foils across four recipes
£10.24
Cesar Fresh Bowl Duck Wet Dog Food 85g
A complete wet food for adult dogs in an 85g Cesar Fresh Bowl: duck with red rice, carrots and purple potatoes.
£1.39
Common questions
- How much Cesar food should I feed my small dog?
- Check the feeding guide printed on the specific pack, which matches body weight to a recommended daily amount, rather than assuming one tray is always a full meal. Very small dogs sometimes need less than one full tray a day, while a larger small-breed dog may need more.
- Can Cesar wet food be mixed with dry kibble?
- Yes, many owners feed a combination, but the two need to be balanced against each other so the total daily amount matches your dog's overall need, rather than feeding a full portion of wet and a full portion of dry separately. Adjust the dry amount down to account for the wet food given.
- Is Cesar suitable for puppies?
- Check the specific product, since not every recipe in the range is formulated for puppies. Where a puppy-specific option is not available, a food designed for growth is generally the safer choice, and your vet can advise on the right diet for a young dog.
- Why does my dog prefer one Cesar texture over another?
- Individual dogs simply have preferences for texture and smell, the same as with any wet food brand, and this is not unusual. Trying a couple of different recipes within the range to see which your dog consistently finishes is a reasonable way to settle on a favourite.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.