Royal Canin Maxi Starter Mother & Babydog Dry Dog Food

Maxi Starter Mother & Babydog addresses two critical life stages in one formula. For the mother, it provides the concentrated energy needed during late gestation and peak lactation — when her caloric requirements can triple. For newborn puppies, it offers a smooth nutritional bridge from mother's milk to solid food.

The formula includes a scientifically proven antioxidant complex (vitamins E and C) to support the developing immune systems of vulnerable newborns. Prebiotics (MOS) combined with highly digestible proteins promote a healthy intestinal microbiota in both mother and puppies during this sensitive period.

The kibble is specifically designed to rehydrate into a soft porridge, making it easy for puppies to eat during weaning while providing the mother with a calorie-dense, palatable dry food.

• Mother & babydog's health support: MAXI STARTER is a unique nutritional solution which is adapted to the mother's high energy needs at the end of gestation and during lactation for the nursing puppies' optimal growth.
• Strong immune system: Supports the development of the puppy's healthy immune system with the inclusion of a scientifically proven complex, including vitamins E and C.
• Microbiome support: Combination of prebiotics (MOS) & highly digestible proteins to help promote a healthy balance of intestinal microbiota for digestive health.

• Life stage: Gestation, lactation, and weaning (up to 2 months)
• Breed size: Large breeds (26-44 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*, maize, hydrolysed animal proteins, minerals, beet pulp, 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.

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): 55 mg, Zinc (3b603, 3b605, 3b606): 136 mg, Selenium (3b801, 3b811, 3b812): 0.06 mg - Technological additives: Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin: 10 g - Preservatives - Antioxidants.

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

Feeding amounts should be adjusted according to body condition and veterinary advice.

Puppies (age in weeks 2–8):

• Adult target weight 30 kg: 30–280 g per day depending on age
• Adult target weight 35 kg: 30–320 g per day depending on age
• Adult target weight 40 kg: 30–320 g per day depending on age

Bitches during gestation (weeks 6–9):

• Adult weight 30 kg: 371–472 g per day
• Adult weight 35 kg: 416–530 g per day
• Adult weight 40 kg: 460–586 g per day

Metabolisable energy: 4183 kcal/kg.

When should I start feeding Royal Canin Maxi Starter?

Start 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 to 4 weeks of age as they begin weaning.

Can I feed the same food to both the mother and her puppies?

Yes, this formula is designed for both.

• The mother eats the kibble dry for concentrated energy.
• The same kibble is rehydrated to a soft porridge for her puppies.
• The puppies become familiar with the taste before transitioning to independent eating.

What should I feed after weaning?

Once puppies are fully weaned at around 2 months, transition them gradually over 7 days to Royal Canin Maxi Puppy, which supports the next growth phase up to 15 months.

What sizes are available?

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