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A whole-food dog food topper made with real meat, fish, produce, and bone broth to add flavor that dogs notice immediately. Smiling Dog kibble seasonings are simple, freeze-dried, shelf-stable toppers designed to bring more excitement, aroma, and variety to everyday bowls - especially for picky eaters. Wisconsin-crafted. No fillers, additives, or preservatives. Grain-free.
Why Kibble Seasonings Work
A topper does not need a long ingredient list to earn its place in the bowl. Smiling Dog starts with real, whole animal proteins, keeps the format fine enough to coat kibble evenly so dogs cannot sort around it, and makes every recipe in Wisconsin facilities. Freeze-drying preserves the flavor, aroma, and nutrition of fresh ingredients without artificial preservatives - which is why dogs respond to it immediately. The fine granule format coats kibble evenly and is harder for dogs to pick out than larger topper pieces, making it especially effective for picky eaters who normally eat around additions.
Food Energetics: Choosing the Right Flavor for Your Dog
At Herbsmith, every food fed to a dog affects how the body functions. In TCVM, every protein and ingredient has an energetic property - warming, neutral, or cooling - that influences circulation, digestion, inflammation, and overall balance. Matching the energetic of the topper to the dog's constitution is an easy, practical way to support their health through everyday feeding choices.
- Warming proteins (Chicken, Turkey, Chicken Bone Broth): Ideal for dogs who seek out heat, have low energy, feel stiff in cold weather, or need support for digestion and circulation. Warming proteins gently support Yang and promote movement through the body.
- Neutral proteins (Beef, Salmon, Beef Bone Broth): Perfect for healthy, well-balanced dogs without a strong hot or cold constitution. Neutral proteins promote harmony without tipping the energetic balance in either direction.
- Cooling proteins (Duck, Rabbit and Duck, Whitefish): Great for dogs who run hot, have itchy or inflamed skin, are high-arousal or reactive, or struggle with seasonal allergies. Cooling proteins calm internal Heat and help regulate the inflammatory environment.
Available Flavors, Ingredients, and Nutrition
Beef, Potatoes, Carrots and Celery (Neutral)
Ingredients: Beef, Potatoes, Carrots, Celery, Tapioca
3,655 kcal/kg; 466 kcal ME per container
Beef Bone Broth (Neutral)
Ingredients: Beef, Beef Bone Broth, Tapioca
4,270 kcal/kg; 406 kcal ME per container
Crude Protein: 45% min; Crude Fat: 28% min; Crude Fiber: 5% max; Moisture: 7% max
Chicken, Apples and Spinach (Warming)
Ingredients: Chicken, Apples, Spinach, Tapioca
3,995 kcal/kg; 340 kcal ME per container
Crude Protein: 51% min; Crude Fat: 19% min; Crude Fiber: 2% max; Moisture: 5% max
Chicken Bone Broth (Warming)
Ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Bone Broth, Tapioca
4,235 kcal/kg; 424 kcal ME per container
Crude Protein: 53% min; Crude Fat: 28% min; Crude Fiber: 5% max; Moisture: 8% max
Duck with Oranges (Cooling)
Ingredients: Duck, Oranges, Tapioca
3,575 kcal/kg; 304 kcal ME per container
Crude Protein: 49% min; Crude Fat: 12% min; Crude Fiber: 3% max; Moisture: 6% max
Turkey with Sweet Potato and Ginger (Warming)
Ingredients: Turkey, Sweet Potato, Ginger, Tapioca
3,710 kcal/kg; 579 kcal ME per container
Crude Protein: 53% min; Crude Fat: 28% min; Crude Fiber: 5% max; Moisture: 8% max
Rabbit and Duck with Broccoli and Cranberries (Cooling)
Ingredients: Rabbit, Duck, Broccoli, Cranberries, Tapioca
3,415 kcal/kg; 487 kcal ME per container
Crude Protein: 46% min; Crude Fat: 16% min; Crude Fiber: 7% max; Moisture: 8% max
Wild-Caught Whitefish (Cooling)
Ingredients: Wild-Caught Whitefish, Tapioca
3,775 kcal/kg; 820 kcal ME per container
Crude Protein: 56% min; Crude Fat: 16% min; Crude Fiber: 5% max; Moisture: 7% max
Wild-Caught Salmon (Neutral)
Ingredients: Wild-Caught Salmon, Tapioca
4,345 kcal/kg; 834 kcal ME per container
Crude Protein: 50% min; Crude Fat: 20% min; Crude Fiber: 5% max; Moisture: 7% max
Directions for Use
Sprinkle generously over kibble at every meal. The fine granule format coats food evenly. For daily variety, rotate between flavors or choose a consistent flavor matched to your dog's energetic constitution. Can be used every day as a long-term bowl addition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a dog food topper?
A dog food topper is a simple way to add extra flavor, aroma, and variety to kibble without replacing the meal itself. Smiling Dog kibble seasonings are designed to sprinkle easily and coat food evenly so the added nutrition and flavor reach the whole bowl, not just the top.
Are kibble seasonings good for picky dogs?
Yes. Added aroma and flavor from real freeze-dried proteins often re-engage dogs that have become less interested in familiar food. The fine format also makes it difficult for dogs to eat around the topper the way they can with larger pieces, making it more effective for selective eaters than chunk-style toppers.
Can kibble seasonings be used every day?
Yes. A small daily sprinkle is an easy way to add rotation, interest, and a whole food nutrition boost to regular bowls. Rotate between flavors to provide protein variety and support balanced TCVM food energetics over time.
Do kibble seasonings replace dog food?
No. They are intended to complement a complete meal, not replace it. Smiling Dog kibble seasonings are toppers - they add flavor, nutrition, and variety on top of your dog's regular diet.
How do I choose the right flavor for my dog?
Use the TCVM food energetics guide above. Dogs who run cold, are low energy, or feel stiff benefit from warming proteins like chicken or turkey. Dogs who run hot, have itchy skin, or are high-arousal benefit from cooling proteins like duck, rabbit, or whitefish. Well-balanced dogs thrive on neutral proteins like beef or salmon. When in doubt, neutral is always a safe starting point.
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