Royal Canin Pug Puppy Dry Dog Food

Pug puppies are born with the distinctive flat face and wrinkled skin that define the breed, and these features create nutritional needs that begin in puppyhood. The deep facial folds trap moisture and debris, making the skin's barrier function critically important for preventing irritation and infection. Royal Canin Pug Puppy includes an exclusive complex that supports this barrier, alongside EPA and DHA to promote healthy skin development from within.

The brachycephalic facial structure also affects how Pug puppies eat. Their flat face and undershot bite make standard kibble shapes difficult to pick up and chew. The formula's kibble is specifically designed for this jaw anatomy, enabling efficient food intake without the frustration and mess that can occur with poorly shaped kibble.

Immune system development is supported through a complex of antioxidants including vitamin E. During the first months of life, as maternal antibody protection fades, the Pug puppy's own defences are not yet fully competent. Nutritional immune support is particularly important for Pugs, as the breed can be sensitive to environmental allergens that challenge their developing immune system.

Digestive health is maintained through highly digestible L.I.P. proteins and prebiotics (FOS) that promote balanced intestinal flora and good stool quality. Efficient digestion ensures the puppy extracts maximum nutritional benefit from each meal, supporting healthy growth in a breed where maintaining ideal body condition is important from the start.

This food is suitable for Pug puppies from 2 to 10 months. Transition to Royal Canin Pug Adult gradually over 7 days.

Reg. V24327. Act 36 (1947).

• Immune system support: Growth is an essential stage in your dog's life: it is the time of big changes, discoveries and new encounters. During this key period, the puppy's immune system develops gradually. PUG PUPPY helps support your puppy's natural defences thanks particularly to a complex of antioxidants including vitamin E.
• Healthy skin: This formula helps support the skin's "barrier" role (exclusive complex) and maintain skin health (EPA & DHA).
• Digestive health: Combination of nutrients with high quality protein (L.I.P.*) and prebiotics (FOS) to support digestive health and balance of intestinal flora, which contributes to good stool quality. *Protein selected for its very high digestibility.

• Life stage: Puppy (up to 10 months)
• Breed: Pug
• Food type: Complete dry dog food
• Key benefits: Immune support, digestive health, skin barrier
• Product range: Breed Health Nutrition

Composition

Dehydrated poultry protein, rice, maize, animal fats, beet pulp, maize flour, vegetable protein isolate*, maize gluten, hydrolysed animal proteins, fish oil, minerals, soya oil, fructo-oligo-saccharides (0.34%), hydrolysed yeast (source of manno-oligo-saccharides), yeasts extracts (source of betaglucans), borage oil, marigold extract (source of lutein).

Additives (per kg)

Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 29500 IU, Vitamin D3: 800 IU, Vitamin E: 600 mg, E1 (Iron): 38 mg, E2 (Iodine): 3.8 mg, E4 (Copper): 12 mg, E5 (Manganese): 50 mg, E6 (Zinc): 135 mg, E8 (Selenium): 0.07 mg - Technological additives: Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin: 10 g - Sensory additives: Yucca extract: 125 mg - Preservatives - Antioxidants.

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

Recommended daily feeding amounts should be adjusted according to age and expected adult weight.

2–5 months of age:

• Adult weight 6 kg: 2 months – 106 g; 3 months – 122 g; 4 months – 128 g; 5 months – 129 g
• Adult weight 8 kg: 2 months – 127 g; 3 months – 149 g; 4 months – 158 g; 5 months – 161 g
• Adult weight 10 kg: 2 months – 150 g; 3 months – 176 g; 4 months – 187 g; 5 months – 190 g

6–10 months of age:

• Adult weight 6 kg: 6 months – 128 g; 7 months – 116 g; 8 months – 104 g; 10 months – 91 g
• Adult weight 8 kg: 6 months – 159 g; 7 months – 144 g; 8 months – 129 g; 10 months – 114 g
• Adult weight 10 kg: 6 months – 189 g; 7 months – 171 g; 8 months – 153 g; 10 months – 136 g

Metabolisable energy: 3977 kcal/kg.

Why does my Pug puppy need breed-specific food?

Pugs are brachycephalic (flat-faced) with deep skin folds, a compact body, and an undershot bite, so standard puppy kibble is often the wrong shape for their jaw. This formula is designed for Pug puppies with breed-specific kibble and skin-supporting nutrients.

My Pug puppy struggles to pick up regular kibble. Will this be different?

Yes. The kibble is specifically designed for the Pug's flat face and undershot bite pattern, making it significantly easier for Pug puppies to grasp and chew than standard small breed kibble.

How does this food help with my Pug's skin?

This formula supports skin health from within.

• An exclusive complex supports the skin's natural barrier role
• EPA and DHA support skin health
• Helps care for wrinkle-prone skin folds and facial creases

What sizes are available?

Royal Canin Pug Puppy is available in a 1.5 kg bag.

Is this product available in South Africa?

Yes. Canine & Co stocks the full Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition range with delivery across South Africa. This product is registered under V24327, Act 36 (1947).