A complete dog feed that is designed for small breed mothers (weighing 1 to 10 kg) from the end of gestation (3rd trimester) and during lactation. This food is also good for her weaning puppies up to 2 months old.
Royal Canin® Mini Starter Mother and Baby Dog Dry Food meets the needs of the mother and her puppies during the first 5 stages of life: gestation, birth, lactation, weaning and growth up to 2 months.
100% complete and balanced nutrition
Nutritional support for expecting mothers and her developing puppies
Supports high energy needs at end of gestation and also for nursing mothers
Supports puppies transition from mother’s milk to solid food
Kibbles is easily rehydrated to a porridge-like consistency that is very palatable for the mother and her weaning puppies
Feeding Instructions
Feeding Instructions:
Daily intake – Recommended daily quantities to keep your pet in ideal condition.
Recommended daily quantities:
Feeding a Lactating Mother
Gestating
Dog Weight
6 weeks
7 weeks
8 weeks
9 weeks
Lactation
2 lb – 1 kg
1/3 c – 34 g
1/3 c – 37 g
1/2 c – 40 g
1/2 c – 43
Feed Ad libitum
Feed Ad libitum
Feed Ad libitum
4 lb – 2 kg
2/3 c – 57 g
2/3 c – 62 g
3/4 c – 67 g
3/4 c – 72 g
7 lb – 3 kg
3/4 c – 76 g
1 c – 83 g
1 c – 90 g
1 c – 97 g
9 lb – 4 kg
1 c – 94 g
1 1/4 c – 102 g
1 1/4 c – 111 g
1 1/3 c – 119 g
11 lb – 5 kg
1 1/4 c – 110 g
1 1/3 c – 121 g
1 1/2 c – 131 g
1 1/2 c – 141 g
15 lb – 7 kg
1 1/2 c – 141 g
1 3/4 c – 154 g
1 3/4 c – 167 g
2 c – 180 g
22 lb – 10 kg
2 c – 183 g
2 1/4 c – 200 g
2 1/3 c – (217 g
2 2/3 c – 233 g
lb = pounds; kg = kilograms; c = cups; g = grams
It is recommended that you keep your dog in ideal body condition and not allow your dog to become overweight. The exact amount of food your dog requires will need to be adjusted according to age, activity and environment. But a good place to start is with these guidelines for an average, active, adult dog fed once daily.
Remember, when changing your dog’s food or diet allow 7 – 10 days to ease the transition from your dog’s current food. Each day, simply feed a little less of the previous food and a little more of the new until you are feeding the new food exclusively. This gradual transition is important and will help to avoid any dietary upsets.
Always provide adequate fresh water in a clean container daily.
For your pet’s health, see your veterinarian regularly.
Feeding a Weaning Puppy
1/3 c –
30 g
1/3 c –
30 g
1/2 c –
40 g
1/2 c –
50 g
Mini Puppy
Mini Puppy
Mini Puppy
4 lb – 2 kg
1/3 c –
30 g
1/2 c –
40 g
1/2 c –
50 g
7 lb – 3 kg
1/3 c –
30 g
1/2 c –
40 g
1/2 c –
50 g
9 lb – 4 kg
2/3 c –
60 g
1 c –
80 g
1 c –
95 g
11 lb – 5 kg
2/3 c –
60 g
1 c –
80 g
1 c –
95 g
15 lb – 7 kg
1 c –
90 g
1 1/3 c – 120 g
1 2/3 c – 145 g
22 lb – 10 kg
1 c –
90 g
1 1/3 c – 120 g
1 2/3 c – 145 g
lb = pounds; kg = kilograms; c = cups; g = grams
Your puppy should be given up to four meals a day in the weeks following weaning. The number of meals will vary depending on age, starting with four meals a day, before transitioning to three, and then to two at mid-growth. Always give your puppy food in the same bowl, in the same place to teach good eating habits.
Ideally, food quantity should be based on the growth curve of your specific breed, or target adult weight of your puppy. Overfeeding can cause excess weight gain, obesity in adulthood and joint and bone issues in the large breed puppy. Be sure to review the feeding guidelines recommended on the packaging of your puppy food formula and measure each serving accordingly.
For newly weaned puppies, moisten the food with water and feed frequently during this important growth period. As the puppy grows older, the amount of liquid should be reduced to the amount your puppy prefers or feed completely dry.
Ingredients
Composition:
Dehydrated poultry protein, rice, animal fats, vegetable protein isolate*, maize, beet pulp, hydrolysed animal proteins, minerals, fish oil, soya oil, fructo-oligo-saccharides, fatty acid salt, hydrolysed yeast (source of manno-oligo-saccharides and beta-glucans), marigold extract (source of lutein).
Mini Starter Mother and Baby Dog is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth, gestation and lactation.
