General
Royal Canin MINI Starter Mother and Babydog - Royal Canin's Birth Program is a unique nutritional solution which meets the needs of the bitch and her puppies during gestation, lactation and growth. Weaning can be a stressful period for very young puppies. Proper nutrition is critical to a good start and is key to making that transition as easy as possible.
The Term “MINI” includes dogs weighing from one to 20 pounds when adult. Most of them were originally bred as hunting dogs but have now become popular pets. Their small size and their lively energetic character certainly explains their increasing success: they now account for approximately 35% of the American dog population.
Terriers and Dachshunds are skilled hunting dogs that have adapted well to city life, if they can get out frequently and use as much energy as they need to. The toy breeds are more suited to a sedentary lifestyle, but need careful attention, especially for their coat. Small breeds are also frequently fussy eaters. This behavoir is accentuated by their special requirements and the fact that owners often give them treats and table scraps which can lead to poor eating habits.
Immunity Support - Complement the fragile immune system of the small breed baby dog. Between the 4th and 12th weeks, baby dogs go through a critical period. The immunity transmitted by the colostrum (first milk) gradually decreases to reach a level where it is almost undetecable after the 4th week; this is called the “immunity gap”. Mannan Oligosaccharides (yeast extracts) may help to build the baby dog's natural defenses by increasing the quantity of antibodies in a period of immune fragility and can help to promote the development of beneficial intestinal flora.
Digestive Safety - Provide for the digestive sensitivity of the small breed baby dog. The digestive capacities of the baby dog slowly develop with age. A baby dog's ability to digest starch is only 5-10% of the adult dog. Up to the age of three months, the digestion of the small breed baby dog is still delicate: a highly digestible food rich in proteins may help to prevent the appearance of disorders such as diarrhea. A unique combination of ingredients of mineral and vegetable origin (Chicory and Beet Pulp extracts), and a reduced starch level (less than 26%) coming purely from Rice may help to ensure maximum digestive safety.
Tiny Soft Kibble - Prepare for the fragile teeth and small jaws of the small breed baby dog. A small breed baby dog has difficulties in grasping kibbles that are too large or too hard. To help it grasp and eat, the kibbles should have a suitable shape and texture for the size of the teeth and the strength of the jaws. Kibble size and softness are suited to the milk teeth of very young dogs. Easy to rehydrate (moisten with water), the tiny kibbles rehydrate to a porridge-like consistency that is very palatable for both the bitch and her weaning puppies.
- For small breed mothers and puppies - Mother from the end of gestation until the end of lactation and puppies from 3 or 4 weeks to 8 weeks of age.
- Ideal transition from milk - Nutritional response helps facilitate the transition from mother's milk to solid food.
- Nutrional profile specifically adapted for the bitch's high energy needs at the end of gestation and during lactation.
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Ingredients
Ingredients: Chicken meal, brewers rice, brown rice, chicken, chicken fat, corn gluten meal, dried egg product, beet pulp, brewer''s yeast, natural chicken flavor, sodium silico aluminate, canola oil, salmon oil, potassium chloride, rice hulls, fructo-oligosaccharides, salt, monosodium phosphate, dried sweet potato, dried blueberries, choline chloride, salmon meal, dried apples, L-lysine, vitamin E supplement, taurine, brewers yeast extract (Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation solubles), ascorbic acid, marigold extract, alfalfa dehydrated meal, dried spinach, flax seed, zinc proteinate, folic acid supplement, zinc oxide, iron sulfate, manganese proteinate, sage, biotin, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, dried ginger, dried garlic, calcium pantothenate, manganous oxide, vitamin A supplement, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin supplement, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement. Sizes
Available in 2 lb. and 15 lb. bags. Guaranteed Analysis
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein
| Not Less Than
| 30.0%
|
Crude Fat
| Not Less Than
| 22.0%
|
Crude Fiber
| Not More Than
| 3.0%
|
Moisture
| Not More Than
| 10.0%
|
Calcium
| Minimum
| 1.1%
|
Calcium
| Maximum
| 1.3%
|
Phosphorus
| Minimum
| 0.9%
|
Phosphorus
| Maximum
| 1.0%
|
Calories
Calories Analysis (calories per cup): 1 cup - 499 kcal