Royal Canin Mini Starter Mother & Babydog

Welcoming new puppies into the world is an exciting time, but it also comes with special nutritional needs. Royal Canin Mini Starter Mother & Babydog is a complete food designed specifically for pregnant and nursing small breed dogs weighing up to 10kg, as well as their puppies from 3 weeks to 2 months old.

This puppy starter food supports mothers during the final stages of pregnancy and throughout lactation. The carefully balanced formula also makes weaning easier for young puppies as they transition from mother's milk to solid food. As one of the best puppy food UK options for small breeds, this Royal Canin puppy food delivers everything growing puppies and nursing mothers need in one complete package.

Key Benefits

• Supports Immune System Development - Contains a proven complex with vitamins C and E to help puppies build strong natural defences during their critical early weeks
• Easy Weaning Process - Rehydratable kibble creates a soft pulp texture that makes the transition from mother's milk to solid food gentle and stress-free
• Promotes Healthy Digestion - Highly digestible L.I.P. proteins and prebiotics (MOS) support balanced gut microbiome in both mother and puppies
• Boosts Brain Development - Enriched with omega-3 fatty acids including DHA from algae oil to support learning ability and cognitive function in growing puppies
• Tailored Energy Levels - Specially formulated to meet the high energy demands of nursing mothers and rapidly growing small breed puppies
• Complete Nutrition - Provides all essential nutrients for pregnant bitches, lactating mothers, and weaning puppies in one convenient food
  
  

Ingredients and Nutritional Information

Ingredients: Dehydrated poultry protein, rice, animal fats, wheat gluten (L.I.P. protein selected for very high digestibility), maize, beet pulp, hydrolysed animal proteins, minerals, soya oil, fish oil, fructo-oligosaccharides, hydrolysed yeast (source of mannan-oligosaccharides and beta-glucans) (0.30%), algal oil Schizochytrium sp. (source of DHA), butyric acid salt, marigold meal.

Additives per kg: Vitamin A (18,500 IU), vitamin D3 (1,200 IU), vitamin E (500mg), vitamin C (400mg), iron (40mg), iodine (4mg), copper (12mg), manganese (52mg), zinc (131mg), selenium (0.07mg). Technological additives: Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin (10g), preservatives, antioxidants.

Energy Content: 4,209 kcal/kg

Feeding recommendation:

Royal Canin Mini Breed Starter Mother & Babydog is a complete food for puppies and pregnant adult dogs.

Mixed feeding with Starter Mousse Mother & Babydog: 

How This Starter Food Works

The end of pregnancy and lactation puts enormous demands on a small breed mother's body. This Royal Canin starter food provides tailored calorie levels that support her without causing excessive weight gain while producing quality milk for her litter.

For puppies, the first few weeks are crucial for immune development. This formula contains vitamins C and E that help young puppies build their natural defences during weaning. The highly digestible L.I.P. proteins are easier for young digestive systems to process, while prebiotics promote healthy gut bacteria. Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA from algae oil, support brain development and learning ability in these critical early weeks.

What Makes This Formula Special for Small Breeds

Small breed dogs have unique needs compared to larger breeds. The kibble in this small breed puppy food is designed to be easily rehydrated with warm water, creating a porridge-like texture that young puppies can manage. You can start with a very soft mixture and gradually reduce the water as puppies get used to solid food.

Small breed mothers have higher metabolic rates and need nutrient-dense food. This formula packs plenty of energy into smaller portions with 22% fat content, providing concentrated energy without requiring huge meal sizes.

Who Should Use This Food

This Royal Canin Mini Starter is perfect for pregnant small breed bitches weighing 1-10kg during the final weeks of pregnancy and throughout lactation. For puppies, start introducing this food around 3 weeks of age and continue until they reach 2 months old, at which point you can transition them to a junior formula.

This food works best when both mother and puppies eat the same diet during weaning, ensuring nutritional consistency and making the transition smoother.

Why Choose Alifant

At Alifant.com, we understand how important proper nutrition is during your dog's most vulnerable life stages. We stock Royal Canin dog food because the brand has decades of scientific research backing every formula.

When you order this puppy food UK product from us, you receive genuine products delivered straight to your door across the UK. We make caring for your nursing dog and her puppies simple and convenient with reliable delivery and authentic Royal Canin products. The early weeks of a puppy's life shape their entire future health.