Royal Canin® Mini Starter Mother and Babydog is recommended for bitches during gestation and lactation and small breed puppies with a projected adult weight of up to 10kg from weaning - 2 months.
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Dehydrated poultry protein, rice, animal fats, wheat gluten*, maize, beet pulp, hydrolysed animal proteins, minerals, soya oil, fish oil, fructo-oligosaccharides, hydrolysed yeast (source of manno-oligosaccharides and betaglucans) (0.30%), algal oil Schizochytrium sp. (source of DHA), butyric acid salt, marigold meal.
* L.I.P.: protein selected for its very high digestibility.
Additives (per kg):
Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 18500 IU, Vitamin D3: 1200 IU, Iron: 40 mg, Iodine: 4 mg, Copper: 12 mg, Manganese: 52 mg, Zinc : 131 mg, Selenium: 0.07 mg
Technological additives: Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin: 10 g - Preservatives - Antioxidants.
| Analytical Constituents | |
| Protein | 30.0% |
| Fat content | 22.0% |
| Crude ash | 8.5% |
| Crude fibres | 1.3% |
| Omega-3 fatty acid (DHA) | 0.20% |
| Vitamin E | 500 mg/kg |
| Vitamin C | 400 mg/kg |
Metabolisable energy: 4209 kcal/kg
| Kibble Only | Gestation in Weeks | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog's Weight | 6 | 8 | In Lactation |
| 1 kg | 29g | 34g | ad libitum |
| 2 kg | 55g | 65g | ad libitum |
| 3 kg | 66g | 77g | ad libitum |
| 4 kg | 95g | 110g | ad libitum |
| 5 kg | 96g | 114g | ad libitum |
| 7 kg | 124g | 146g | ad libitum |
| 10 kg | 162g | 191g | ad libitum |
| Mix: Kibble + Wet | Wet | Gestation in Weeks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog's Weight | Can 195g Mother & Babydog Ultra soft mousse | 6 | 8 | In Lactation |
| 1 kg | 1/2 | 4g | 9g | ad libitum |
| 3 kg | 1/2 | 41g | 53g | ad libitum |
| 5 kg | 1/2 | 72g | 89g | ad libitum |
| 7 kg | 1/2 | 99g | 122g | ad libitum |
| 10 kg | 1/2 | 137g | 167g | ad libitum |
Royal Canin is a global leader in pet health nutrition. In an industry that continues to adapt to popular trends, Royal Canin's mission remains the same: Observing them, learning from them, respecting them and recognising their differences is quite literally their life's work. The goal of that work is to provide every dog and cat with the nutrition that is precisely right for their individual needs - needs that vary with the pet's breed, environment, age, weight, gender, digestion, their genetic makeup and lifestyle. Discover how Royal Canin's nutrition ranges can help every pet enjoy their best health possible.
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Such quick delivery! Alfie our new wee pup loves this food. He is thriving .. kibble is the perfect size for a small mouth.
Very quick delivery before Christmas was really impressed
Love this company, super fast delivery
Great product. Just pour boiling water over biscuits snd they puff up within minutes. Can be mashed in early days. Would recommend.
Our 15 week old shih-tzu Lily can’t get enough of this dry food. From day one has enjoyed it emensley. Being a smaller kibble it’s easier for her to chew.
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