Royal Canin Giant Starter Mother & Baby Dry Dog Food

Giant breed mothers carrying and nursing large litters have extraordinary energy demands. Royal Canin Giant Starter delivers the concentrated nutrition needed to sustain the mother's condition during late gestation and peak lactation, when caloric requirements can more than triple.

For newborn puppies, the kibble rehydrates to a soft porridge that provides a smooth nutritional bridge from mother's milk. The scientifically proven antioxidant complex (vitamins E and C) supports developing immune systems, while prebiotics (MOS) and highly digestible proteins establish healthy digestive function from the very start.

The formula ensures nutritional consistency between the mother's food and the puppies' first solid meals, making the weaning transition as smooth as possible.

• Mother and Babydog's Health Support: A unique nutritional solution adapted to the giant breed mother's high energy needs during gestation and lactation, supporting optimal puppy growth.
• Strong Immune System: Supports immune system development in vulnerable newborn puppies with a scientifically proven antioxidant complex, including vitamins E and C.
• Microbiome Support: Prebiotics (MOS) combined with highly digestible proteins promote a healthy intestinal microbiota, establishing good digestive health from the earliest days.

• Life stage: Gestation, lactation, and weaning (up to 2 months)
• Breed size: Giant breeds (over 45 kg adult weight)
• Food type: Complete dry dog food
• Format: Rehydratable kibble for easy weaning
• Key benefits: Immune support, digestive health, brain development
• Product range: Size Health Nutrition

Composition:

Rice, dehydrated poultry protein, animal fats, wheat gluten*, hydrolysed animal proteins, maize, beet pulp, minerals, soya oil, vegetable fibres, fish oil, psyllium husks and seeds, fructo-oligo-saccharides, hydrolysed yeast (source of manno-oligo-saccharides and betaglucans) (0.30%), algal oil Schizochytrium sp. (source of DHA), butyric acid salt, marigold meal.

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

Additives (per kg):

Vitamin A: 18500 IU, Vitamin D3: 1200 IU, Iron (3b103): 42 mg, Iodine (3b201, 3b202): 4.2 mg, Copper (3b405, 3b406): 13 mg, Manganese (3b502, 3b504): 54 mg, Zinc (3b603, 3b605, 3b606): 135 mg, Selenium (3b801, 3b811, 3b812): 0.06 mg - Technological additives: Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin: 10 g - Preservatives - Antioxidants.

Daily feeding guidelines:

Puppies (age 2–8 weeks, expected adult weight):

• 60 kg: 30–360 g per day (depending on age)
• 80 kg: 30–400 g per day (depending on age)
• 90 kg: 50–480 g per day (depending on age)

Bitches during gestation (weeks 6–9):

• 55 kg: 584–744 g per day
• 65 kg: 662–843 g per day
• 85 kg: 810–1031 g per day

Feeding amounts are guidelines only. Adjust according to the mother’s condition, litter size, and veterinary advice. Always provide fresh drinking water.

Metabolisable energy: 4183 kcal/kg.

When should I start feeding Royal Canin Giant Starter?

Begin feeding the mother from the last third of gestation, around 6 weeks into pregnancy, and continue through lactation.

For puppies, introduce the kibble rehydrated with warm water from around 3–4 weeks as weaning begins.

What should I feed after the Starter phase?

At around 2 months, transition puppies gradually over 7 days to Royal Canin Giant Puppy, which supports the first growth phase up to 8 months.

Why does my giant breed need a different Starter than Maxi?

Giant breeds, defined as dogs over 45 kg as adults, have even higher energy demands during reproduction and growth than large breeds.

This formula provides the additional caloric density and nutrient concentrations needed for dogs that will grow to extraordinary adult sizes.

What sizes are available?

Royal Canin Giant Starter Mother & Babydog is available in 15 kg bags.