Royal Canin Mother & Babycat Kitten Dry Cat Food

The first months of a kitten's life set the foundation for lifelong health. Royal Canin Mother & Babycat dry food is engineered as a single formula that serves both the queen and her kittens, eliminating the need for separate diets during this interconnected stage.

Queens in late gestation and lactation face enormous nutritional demands. This formula provides concentrated energy and high-quality protein to maintain the queen's condition while she nourishes her litter. For kittens, the small, easily rehydrated kibble supports a gentle transition from milk to solid food.

A scientifically proven antioxidant complex including vitamins E and C supports the development of the kitten's own immune defences during the critical immunity gap. DHA from fish oil contributes to healthy brain and vision development. L.I.P. proteins with over 90% digestibility ensure maximum nutrient absorption from the kitten's immature digestive tract.

• Mother & babycat's health support: MOTHER & BABYCAT is a unique nutritional solution which is adapted to the queen's high energy needs at the end of gestation and during lactation for optimal development of kittens during the first growth stage.
• Strong immune system: Supports the development of the kitten's healthy immune system with the inclusion of a scientifically proven complex, including vitamins E and C.
• Brain development: Enriched with an omega-3 fatty acid (DHA) to support the kitten's brain development and promote healthy vision.

• Life stage: Gestation, lactation, and kittens (1-4 months)
• Food type: Complete dry cat food
• Key benefits: Immune support, digestive health, brain development
• Product range: Feline Health Nutrition

Composition

Dehydrated poultry protein, animal fats, maize flour, wheat gluten*, rice, hydrolysed animal proteins, yeasts products, beet pulp, vegetable fibres, soya oil, minerals, fish oil, fructo-oligo-saccharides, hydrolysed yeast (source of manno-oligo-saccharides and betaglucans) (0.30%), algal oil Schizochytrium sp. (source of DHA), marigold meal.

Additives (per kg)

Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 25500 IU, Vitamin D3: 1000 IU, Iron (3b103): 33 mg, Iodine (3b201, 3b202): 3.3 mg, Copper (3b405, 3b406): 10 mg, Manganese (3b502, 3b504): 43 mg, Zinc (3b603, 3b605, 3b606): 130 mg, Selenium (3b801, 3b811, 3b812): 0.04 mg - Technological additives: Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin: 5 g - Preservatives - Antioxidants.

* L.I.P.: protein selected for its very high digestibility.

Feed dry or moistened with warm water. Always provide fresh drinking water.

• 1 month (0.4 kg kitten): 26 g/day dry, or 3 g dry + wet food
• 2 months (0.8 kg): 48 g/day dry, or 10 g dry + wet food
• 3 months (1.2 kg): 57 g/day dry, or 16 g dry + wet food
• 4 months (2 kg): 61 g/day dry, or 26 g dry + wet food

For lactating queens: feed ad libitum (freely) during peak lactation — caloric needs can triple. Transition kittens to Royal Canin Kitten formula at 4 months.

What age is Royal Canin Mother & Babycat for?

Royal Canin Mother & Babycat (V16839) is designed for gestating and lactating queens and for kittens aged 1 to 4 months.

How do I transition kittens to solid food using this formula?

Start by making a soft mush, then reduce the water gradually over several weeks as kittens develop their teeth and chewing ability.

• Mix the kibble with warm water.
• Create a soft mush.
• Gradually reduce the water over several weeks.
• Let kittens build chewing ability as their teeth develop.

Can I feed this to my pregnant cat from the start of pregnancy?

Royal Canin Mother & Babycat is best for the last third of gestation and throughout lactation; during early pregnancy, a regular adult food is usually sufficient.

What sizes are available in South Africa?

Royal Canin Mother & Babycat dry food is available in 400 g, 2 kg and 4 kg bags at Canine & Co.

Why does this formula contain DHA?

DHA is included to support brain development and healthy vision in kittens during rapid neurological growth.

• Supports brain development.
• Supports healthy vision.
• Helps kittens during rapid neurological growth.
• Mirrors the DHA naturally present in queen's milk.