Royal Canin Relax Care Mini Dry Dog Food

Small dogs experience the world differently from larger breeds. Their compact size can make everyday situations feel more threatening — visitors towering above them, loud appliances, unfamiliar environments and car journeys can all trigger stress responses. Many small breeds also have naturally higher-strung temperaments, making them more reactive to change.

Royal Canin Relax Care Mini provides daily nutritional support through a specific nutrient complex that has been demonstrated to help dogs adapt to stressful situations. This is not an occasional calming treat — it is a complete, balanced daily diet that builds your dog's nutritional resilience to stress over consistent feeding. The approach is gentle and sustained, supporting your dog's natural ability to cope rather than masking symptoms.

For enhanced calming support, pair with Royal Canin Relax Care Wet Food (85 g pouches). The wet food format provides additional hydration and can be used as a high-value meal option during particularly stressful periods, such as during thunderstorms, fireworks or when hosting guests.

• Adaptation to changes: This precisely balanced nutritional solution with proven efficiency, is formulated with specific nutrients to help your dog feel relaxed in an intense & changing environment.
  *ROYAL CANIN® internal study

• Life stage: Adult dogs (10 months and older)
• Breed size: Small breeds (1-10 kg)
• Food type: Complete dry dog food
• Key benefits: Stress management, calming support, digestive balance
• Product range: Canine Care Nutrition

Composition

Maize flour, rice, maize, dehydrated poultry proteins, animal fats, hydrolysed animal proteins, maize gluten, beet pulp, wheat gluten*, minerals, fish oil, vegetable fibres, soya oil, cellulose powder, yeasts products, psyllium husks and seeds, hydrolysed fish protein, yeasts (source of manno-oligosaccharides), marigold meal.

Additives (per kg)

Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 15500 IU, Vitamin D3: 1000 IU, Iron (3b103): 54 mg, Iodine (3b201, 3b202): 4.7 mg, Copper (3b405, 3b406): 13 mg, Manganese (3b502, 3b504): 60 mg, Zinc (3b603, 3b605, 3b606): 142 mg, Selenium (3b801, 3b811, 3b812): 0.13 mg - Preservatives - Antioxidants.

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

Refer to the feeding guide on the packaging or consult your veterinarian for personalised recommendations.

How does food help with stress in dogs?

Specific nutrients can support the neurological pathways involved in stress response and adaptation. Relax Care contains a targeted nutrient complex that helps dogs feel more at ease through daily nutrition rather than as an acute intervention.

How quickly will I see a change in my dog's behaviour?

Nutritional support builds over time with consistent daily feeding. Most owners begin to notice calmer responses to triggers within 2–4 weeks, though individual results vary depending on the dog's temperament and the severity of their stress responses.

Can I use this alongside behavioural training?

Absolutely — nutritional calming support and behavioural training work well together.

• Relax Care provides the nutritional foundation.
• Training addresses behavioural patterns.
• Many trainers recommend nutritional support as part of a comprehensive approach.

Is this suitable for separation anxiety?

Relax Care provides general stress-reducing nutritional support that may benefit dogs with mild separation anxiety. For severe separation anxiety, consult your veterinarian or a veterinary behaviourist for a comprehensive treatment plan.

What sizes are available?

Royal Canin Relax Care Mini is available in a 3 kg bag.