General
Royal Canin MEDIUM Puppy 32 - It takes 12 months for a Medium-sized puppy to reach adult weight. This crucial growth stage requires a very high-energy food, that takes into account the underdeveloped digestive ability.
The term “Medium” includes dogs weighing from 20 to 55 pounds at adulthood. Originally they were working dogs used for hunting, as sheep dogs or as sled dogs, but over the years they have become adapted to their modern life as pets. They now account for about 30% of births.
Historically medium-sized dogs were bred for their energy and their physical ability to work outdoors. Because of their morphology and their abilities, they can perform brief intense efforts while also being fast runners. Their courageous, enterprising nature and their very well-developed sense of smell make them much appreciated working dogs.
Optimum Growth - Meeting the Needs of Rapidly Growing Puppies. The growth stage of puppies ends at about twelve months. In its first year of life a puppy increases its body weight by 40 to 50 times. It therefore needs twice as much energy as an adult dog to satisfy this intensive metabolic activity. Optimal calcium levels are critical, since both deficiency and excess can have adverse effects, for skeletal development, which is not completed before the age of 12 months. Medium Puppy 32™ contains a high level of protein (32%) and provides optimal energy (4244 kcal/kg) to meet your puppy's high nutritional requirements.
Digestive Safety - Supporting the Puppy's Delicate Digestive System. After weaning, the puppy's digestive system is not yet fully developed. It therefore has a reduced digestive capacity, making it more delicate than an adult dog, especially if it is confronted with parasitic infestations or stress, or if it tends to eat everything it finds. Medium Puppy 32™ ensures maximum digestive safety through highly digestible protein sources (Chicken), reduced starch levels (25%), and FOS and Beet Pulp which nourish the intestinal flora.
Optimum Bone Growth - Ensuring Proper Bone Growth and Healthy Teeth. During the first 12 months, your puppy's bones grow and mineralize. This is also the time when the final set of teeth erupt. The proper intake of both calcium and phosphorus are critical at this stage. Medium Puppy 32™ is perfectly formulated to provide the right levels of calcium and phosphorus to ensure proper bone growth and healthy teeth.
A Specific Composition To Help Build the Puppy's Natural Defenses - Between the ages of 4 and 12 weeks a puppy goes through a crucial period known as the “immunity gap”. The immunity acquired from its mother in the first milk (colostrums) gradually decreases while the puppy’s own defenses are not yet fully developed. Its own immune system is not fully functional until around the age of 15 months, after it has had its vaccination boosters.
• Recommended for Medium breed puppies from 2 to 12 months of age.
Calories
Calories Analysis (calories per cup): 1 cup - 412 kcal