kibble

Dry pet food

Kibble is dry pet food formed into small, crunchy pellets or chunks: The dog gets two cups of kibble twice a day.

The word almost always refers to commercially processed food for dogs or cats.

As a verb, to kibble means to grind coarsely, which is how the noun acquired its meaning.

petfood

dog

Domesticated barking mammal

catSmall furry housepet
bowlConcave food container
dryFree from moisture

crunchy · pellets · feeding · dispenser · portion · brand · ingredients · formula · mealtime · nourishment

livestock

feed

Supply with sustenance

grainCereal plant's harvest unit
cornCereal grown on cobs
hayDried feed crop

fodder · mash · bran · pellets · millet · silage · provender · fishmeal · forage · ration

texture

crunchy

Breaking with sound

crispFirm and breakable
granularMade of tiny particles
hardFirm or demanding

crumbly · coarse · brittle · gritty · textured · bite-sized · uniform · nuggets · bits · morsels

nutrition

protein

Folded amino chain

vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
mineralsInorganic natural solids
fiberPlant-based digestive aid

fats · carbohydrates · calories · omega-3 · taurine · calcium · phosphorus · iron · zinc · dietary

Categories

dog suppliesleash, dog bed, dog bowl, dog crate, dog food
pet foodfish food, pet food, cat food, dog treats, treats
feedingfeeding times, feeding station, scheduled feeding, demand feeding, meal time
animal feedingfeed, feeder, food bowl, food bowls, feeding time
pet feedinghay, pellets, vegetables, fruits, greens
gold mininggold pan, pan, panning, nuggets, gold nugget

Opposites

pet food texture/form

Moisture-rich pet meal

canned food · pâté · soft food · raw food · fresh food

pet food processing level

Meals served uncooked

raw diet · fresh food · fresh meat · raw meat · table scraps

Family

kibbles, kibbled

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G