DETAILED DESCRIPTION

What It Is

Fabled Grow Little One is a grain-free, high-meat dry puppy food designed specifically for small and medium breed puppies from 3 months through to 12 months of age — the active growth window where a puppy transitions from the fragile early weeks into a confident, playful, rapidly developing young dog. Made in Wales, United Kingdom by United Petfood and imported into India by Alpha Carnivore Private Limited, Grow Little One is the second stage in Fabled’s puppy nutrition journey — the natural progression after Well Begun (0–3 months), and the daily food that carries a small or medium breed puppy all the way to adulthood.

The protein base leads with freshly prepared chicken, followed by dehydrated turkey, dehydrated duck, dehydrated chicken, and hydrolysed chicken — five layers of poultry protein delivering a comprehensive amino acid profile that fuels lean muscle development, supports the rapid tissue growth characteristic of this age window, and produces the palatability that keeps even the pickiest young eaters coming back consistently. Chicken fat, egg powder, salmon oil, and coconut oil provide a multi-source fat system that covers both energy and development needs simultaneously — from the EPA and DHA in salmon oil supporting continued brain maturation, to the medium-chain triglycerides in coconut oil providing fast, clean energy for a puppy now burning fuel at full speed through play, exploration, and rapid body development.

Who It Is For

Grow Little One is built for the small and medium breed puppy parent — owners of Beagles, Shih Tzus, Pugs, Cocker Spaniels, Dachshunds, Miniature Schnauzers, Indian Spitz, Lhasa Apsos, Maltese, Pugs, Indie dogs of small to medium build, and every other breed expected to reach an adult weight of approximately 5 to 25 kilograms. At 3 months, these puppies are typically just arriving in new homes — alert, growing fast, and in need of complete, consistent nutrition that keeps pace with their energy output and developmental trajectory without the excessive caloric density appropriate for newborns but unnecessary for a mobile, active puppy. This is also the right food for the breeder or rescue managing a litter of small or medium breed pups past the weaning stage who need a well-formulated, reliably palatable puppy food that performs consistently across a whole litter.

Why It Is Better

Small and medium breed puppies have meaningfully different nutritional dynamics compared to large breed puppies — and Grow Little One is calibrated to those specifics. Small breed puppies have significantly faster metabolisms than large breeds, burn through calories rapidly, and carry very little glycogen reserve, making them genuinely susceptible to hypoglycaemic episodes if meal frequency drops or food palatability causes skipped meals. A highly palatable, energy-dense food served multiple times daily is not a luxury for small puppies — it is a physiological requirement. Grow Little One’s multi-protein, multi-fat formula produces consistent palatability across even picky eaters, while the kibble sizing is appropriate for smaller jaws and supports comfortable chewing without the frustration that oversized kibble causes in small breeds.

Hydrolysed chicken is a pre-digested protein form that ensures maximum amino acid absorption even from a digestive system that, at 3 to 6 months, is still maturing. Egg powder contributes a complete amino acid profile and added fat-soluble nutrients. Salmon oil delivers EPA and DHA for continued neurological development — brain maturation continues well past birth and well into the 3–12 month window, making this an active nutritional requirement rather than a precautionary supplement. Coconut oil’s medium-chain triglycerides are metabolised rapidly and efficiently, making them a reliable energy source for a puppy that never seems to stop moving. Linseed contributes ALA Omega-3 as a secondary fatty acid layer. The prebiotic system — chicory roots (inulin and FOS), MOS, beet pulp, lucerne, and brewer’s yeast — supports the gut microbiome through a period when the digestive system is still establishing its microbial communities, directly influencing immune resilience and nutrient uptake efficiency for the months ahead.

Glucosamine sulphate and chondroitin sulphate appear at 0.01% each — supporting cartilage and joint development actively through the growth phase when skeletal architecture is being laid down, not as a reactive measure later in life. The 14-ingredient botanical blend — turmeric, spirulina, cranberries, blueberries, pumpkin, broccoli, ginger, rosemary, peppermint, spinach, carrots, apples, thyme, and pomegranate — provides antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and organ-supportive plant nutrition that goes far beyond what is typically present in Indian mass-market puppy foods, particularly at this price point. No grains, no gluten, no artificial preservatives, no fillers, no added colours or flavourings. Preserved only with natural Vitamin E tocopherols.

When to Use It

Begin Grow Little One at approximately 3 months of age, transitioning from Fabled Well Begun over 7 to 10 days. Feed as the sole daily food for small and medium breed puppies through to 12 months. At 12 months, transition to Fabled Happy to Sea or Fabled Eager to Meat as your adult maintenance food of choice.

COMPOSITION & GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

Key Ingredients: Freshly Prepared Chicken, Dehydrated Turkey, Dehydrated Duck, Dehydrated Chicken, Pea, Split Pea, Chicken Fat, Hydrolysed Chicken, Sweet Potato, Beet Pulp, Lucerne (Alfalfa), Lentils, Pea Hull, Carob, Linseed (Flaxseed), Salmon Oil, Coconut Oil, Minerals, Brewer’s Yeasts, Manno-Oligosaccharides (MOS), Chicory Roots (Natural Source of Inulin and FOS), Egg Powder, Turmeric, Cranberries, Blueberries, Spinach, Rosemary, Peppermint, Pumpkin, Broccoli, Ginger, Apples, Thyme, Spirulina, Carrots, Pomegranate, Glucosamine Sulphate (0.01%), Chondroitin Sulphate (0.01%).

Note: Always refer to the label on the product received for batch-specific details.

Guaranteed Analysis (Approximate — refer to product label): Crude Protein: Min. 30% Crude Fat: Min. 18% Crude Fibre: Max. 5% Moisture: Max. 10% Metabolisable Energy: Approx. 372 kcal per 100g Omega-3 Fatty Acids: From salmon oil and linseed (EPA + DHA) Omega-6 Fatty Acids: From chicken fat and linseed Glucosamine Sulphate: 0.01% Chondroitin Sulphate: 0.01%

KEY BENEFITS

• Five-Layer Poultry Protein System for Active Growth – Freshly prepared chicken, dehydrated turkey, dehydrated duck, dehydrated chicken, and hydrolysed chicken together provide a complete and highly digestible amino acid profile across all the development needs of a 3–12 month puppy — muscle, organ, coat, and immune tissue — without reliance on any single-source protein that can limit spectrum coverage.
• Specifically Calibrated for Small and Medium Breeds – Small breed puppies have higher metabolic rates, faster glycogen depletion, and smaller stomach capacity than large breed puppies. Grow Little One is energy-dense, highly palatable, and formulated to support frequent small meals — directly addressing the physiological requirements that make small and medium breed puppy nutrition a distinct challenge from large breed puppy nutrition.
• Salmon Oil for Continued Brain and Eye Development – Neural maturation extends well into the 3–12 month window. EPA and DHA from salmon oil are the primary structural fatty acids for brain tissue and retinal development — providing active developmental support through a phase where most Indian puppy foods simply stop thinking about it.
• Grain-Free with Low-Glycaemic Carbohydrate Base – Peas, sweet potato, lentils, and split peas deliver clean, steady energy without grain-sourced allergens, excessive starch load, or the blood sugar volatility that can contribute to energy crashes between meals — particularly relevant for small breeds already predisposed to hypoglycaemia.
• Comprehensive Prebiotic Gut Support – Chicory root (inulin and FOS), MOS, beet pulp, lucerne, and brewer’s yeast collectively support the gut microbiome through its most formative establishment phase, building the immune and digestive infrastructure that will define the dog’s health outcomes in adulthood.
• Glucosamine and Chondroitin from 3 Months – Skeletal development is most active during the 3–12 month window. Including glucosamine sulphate and chondroitin sulphate now means joint and cartilage architecture is being supported exactly when it is being built, not years later when wear has already begun.
• 14-Ingredient Botanical and Superfood Blend – Turmeric, spirulina, cranberries, blueberries, pumpkin, broccoli, ginger, and pomegranate deliver natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and organ-supportive plant nutrition typically reserved for premium-tier imported foods — available here at a value-accessible price point for the Indian puppy parent.

FEEDING GUIDE

Feed 3 times daily for puppies aged 3 to 6 months, reducing to 2 to 3 times daily from 6 months through to 12 months as portion size increases and the stomach grows. Always ensure fresh, clean water is available at all times — particularly important given the elevated fat and protein content driving active metabolism. Adjust portions based on your puppy’s body condition, growth rate, and energy level; use the ranges below as a starting reference.

General Daily Amounts by Expected Adult Weight (approximate):

Expected adult weight up to 5 kg → 55–80g per day Expected adult weight 5–10 kg → 80–125g per day Expected adult weight 10–15 kg → 125–170g per day Expected adult weight 15–25 kg → 170–230g per day

Reduce toward the lower end for less active or indoor puppies. Increase toward the higher end for highly active, lean puppies with good body condition but visible ribs.

Transition from Well Begun (if applicable): Mix Grow Little One gradually into Well Begun over 7 to 10 days — 25% new, 75% old in days 1–3; 50/50 in days 4–6; 75% new in days 7–9; 100% Grow Little One from day 10 onward.

Transition to Adult Food (at 12 months): Follow the same gradual 7 to 10 day mixing protocol when introducing Fabled Happy to Sea or Fabled Eager to Meat at the 12-month mark.

Storage: Seal tightly after every use. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Given India’s humidity, transferring to an airtight container after opening is strongly recommended to preserve kibble freshness and prevent moisture ingress.