NUTRO Dog Food for French Bulldogs
NUTRO French Bulldog food, reviewed: who makes it, what is in it, and what it costs to feed a 25 lb Frenchie.
- Kibble
- Wet (cans and trays)
- Treats
- Complete and Balanced (Brand Claim)
- Owned by Mars
- Made in USA ; SO SIMPLE trays made in Thailand
- Since 1926
- No Red-Flag Ingredients
NUTRO is owned by Mars, Incorporated (through Mars Pet Nutrition, Mars Petcare). Nutro Natural Choice™ Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken & Brown Rice is sold as complete and balanced, with chicken and chicken meal listed first. For a 25 lb Frenchie it costs about $1.21 a day.
- NUTRO was founded in 1926. It is based in Franklin, Tennessee, USA.
- NUTRO is owned by Mars, Incorporated (through Mars Pet Nutrition, Mars Petcare).
- NUTRO food is made in USA (North Carolina and California for dry food); SO SIMPLE trays made in Thailand.
- Nutro Natural Choice™ Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken & Brown Rice is sold as complete and balanced, though we did not find its formal AAFCO statement.
- Its first three ingredients are chicken, chicken meal and brown rice. The label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients.
- Feeding a 25 lb adult French Bulldog costs about $1.21 a day, or about $36.65 a month.
Owned by Mars, Incorporated
NUTRO began as a family-owned business in 1926 and was acquired by Mars in 2007. It is a Mars Pet Nutrition brand; Mars is privately held and family-owned. Mars Petcare also makes Royal Canin, PEDIGREE and SHEBA. petfoodindustry.com
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NUTRO French Bulldog Feeding and Cost Calculator
Calories from the AAHA formula (70 × body weight in kg to the 0.75 power, times your life-stage factor). Amount from this recipe’s published calories (3697 kcal ME/kg, 373 kcal ME/cup). Price: $37.97 for 13 Lb (PetSmart, November 2026). Start with the bag’s feeding chart and adjust every 2 to 3 weeks by body condition.
NUTRO French Bulldog Food: What Is in It?
Nutro Natural Choice™ Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken & Brown Rice
- Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Brown Rice
- Barley
- Oatmeal
Full ingredient list (source: petsmart.com)
- One animal protein
- None of our eight red-flag ingredients
- No corn, wheat or soy
- Gut-support ingredient listed
- A named meat is the first ingredient
- None of our eight red-flag ingredients found.
NUTRO French Bulldog Food Label Facts
- Complete and balanced claim
- Nutro says all its recipes are formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient levels for their life stage (brand FAQ). We did not find this recipe's own statement.
- Calories
- 3697 kcal ME/kg, 373 kcal ME/cup
- Price
- $37.97 for 13 Lb (PetSmart, read November 2026)
Is NUTRO Good for French Bulldogs?
- A single animal protein for a simple diet
- Gut-support ingredients for a sensitive tummy
- Is allergic or sensitive to chicken (this recipe lists chicken or poultry)
- Does poorly with peas or legumes (this recipe lists them)
Matched from the label against our Food Finder checklist. Every Frenchie is different: itching, gas, loose stool or weight changes are worth a vet visit, and food changes should be gradual over 7 to 10 days.
Where NUTRO French Bulldog Food Is Made and Sourced
Where It Is Made
NUTRO's FAQ says its dry food is made at facilities in Henderson, North Carolina and Victorville, California. Wet food in cans and trays is made in Columbus, Ohio; Fort Smith, Arkansas; and North Sioux City, South Dakota. SO SIMPLE trays are made in Thailand. nutro.com
Ingredient Sourcing
NUTRO says it sources ingredients from trusted farmers and suppliers around the world. Barley for dry food made in North Carolina comes from farmers using practices that reduce soil disturbance. nutro.com
“We source our ingredients from trusted farmers and suppliers”NUTRO nutro.com
NUTRO Product Lines
The NUTRO Story
- 1926NUTRO begins as a family-owned pet food business. petfoodindustry.com
- 2007Mars acquires the brand. petfoodindustry.com
- 2026Marks its 100th anniversary and launches the Natural Choice Recipes Sensitive Skin & Stomach Guarantee. petfoodindustry.com
Worth Knowing
- Facilities are FDA-inspected with on-site quality experts; NUTRO cites Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Hygiene Practices and HACCP. nutro.com
- Greater Ground program works with farmers in its supply network on soil health. petfoodindustry.com
Where to Buy NUTRO French Bulldog Food
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NUTRO French Bulldog Food: Common Questions
Who owns NUTRO?
NUTRO began as a family-owned business in 1926 and was acquired by Mars in 2007. It is a Mars Pet Nutrition brand; Mars is privately held and family-owned. Mars Petcare also makes Royal Canin, PEDIGREE and SHEBA.
Where is NUTRO made?
NUTRO's FAQ says its dry food is made at facilities in Henderson, North Carolina and Victorville, California. Wet food in cans and trays is made in Columbus, Ohio; Fort Smith, Arkansas; and North Sioux City, South Dakota. SO SIMPLE trays are made in Thailand.
Is NUTRO good for French Bulldogs?
It depends on your dog. Nutro Natural Choice™ Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken & Brown Rice is sold as complete and balanced, though we did not find its formal AAFCO statement. Its label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients. It contains chicken, a common trigger for itchy dogs. Talk to your vet about allergies, weight or health conditions before switching.
How much NUTRO should I feed a 25 lb French Bulldog?
About 6.6 oz of Nutro Natural Choice™ Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken & Brown Rice a day for a 25 lb spayed or neutered adult, based on about 692 calories a day and the label’s 3697 kcal ME/kg, 373 kcal ME/cup. Start with the bag’s chart and adjust by body condition every 2 to 3 weeks.
How much does NUTRO cost per day for a French Bulldog?
About $1.21 a day, or $36.65 a month, for a 25 lb adult. That uses $37.97 for 13 Lb from PetSmart, read November 2026.
Does Nutro Natural Choice™ Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken & Brown Rice contain chicken?
Yes. The ingredient list includes chicken or poultry.
How long has NUTRO been in business?
NUTRO was founded in 1926.
Sources
- petfoodindustry.com: nutro pet food brand celebrates 100 years
- nutro.com: faq
- petsmart.com: nutro natural choiceandtrade small breed adult dry dog food chicken
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