Royal Canin X-Small Puppy Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin® X-Small Puppy is a precisely formulated dry dog food designed for the unique nutritional demands of extra-small breed puppies with an expected adult weight of up to 4 kg. Extra-small puppies grow rapidly, reaching their full adult weight by just 10 months of age. During this short but critical growth window, they need a diet that delivers concentrated energy, highly digestible proteins and carefully balanced nutrients to fuel healthy development without overloading their tiny digestive systems.

This formula supports your puppy’s developing immune system with a scientifically proven complex of antioxidants, including vitamin E, which helps strengthen natural defences during the vulnerable early months when your puppy is encountering new environments, people and other animals. The inclusion of DHA from algal oil (Schizochytrium sp.) supports healthy brain and cognitive development.

Extra-small breed puppies have a naturally fast digestive transit and are prone to sensitive stomachs. X-Small Puppy addresses this with a balanced blend of highly digestible proteins, including L.I.P.® (proteins selected for their very high digestibility), combined with a targeted fibre mix including psyllium husks and seeds to support healthy intestinal transit and good stool quality. Fructo-oligosaccharides and manno-oligosaccharides from hydrolysed yeast further support a balanced gut microbiome.

The kibble is specifically designed for miniature jaws — small enough for tiny mouths to pick up and chew comfortably, even during early weaning. Its shape and texture encourage proper chewing, which is important for dental health in breeds prone to overcrowded teeth.

Extra-small breed puppies also have very high energy requirements relative to their body weight. This diet provides an intense, concentrated energy content to meet those needs while keeping portion sizes manageable for small stomachs. The formula also features an exclusive aroma profile developed to appeal to fussy appetites, which is common in toy breed puppies.

This food is suitable for breeds including Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Papillons, Toy Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers and Italian Greyhounds. When your puppy reaches 10 months of age, transition gradually over 7 days to Royal Canin® X-Small Adult for continued size-specific nutrition.

Reg. V26482. 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. X-SMALL Puppy helps support your puppy's natural defences thanks particularly to a complex of antioxidants including vitamin E.
• Intense energy content: Meets the energy needs of very small breed puppies during the growth period, and satisfies fussy appetites.
• Healthy digestion and transit: A balanced intake of fibres (including psyllium) to help facilitate intestinal transit and to contribute to good stool quality.

• Life stage: Puppy (2-10 months)
• Breed size: Extra-small breeds (up to 4 kg adult weight)
• Food type: Complete dry dog food
• Key benefits: Immune support, digestive health, brain development
• Product range: Size Health Nutrition

Composition

Dehydrated poultry protein, rice, maize, animal fats, wheat gluten*, maize gluten, hydrolysed animal proteins, beet pulp, minerals, soya oil, psyllium husks and seeds, fish oil, fructo-oligo-saccharides, hydrolysed yeast (source of manno-oligo-saccharides and betaglucans) (0.30%), algal oil Schizochytrium sp. (source of DHA), Yucca Schidigera juice, marigold meal.

Additives (per kg)

Vitamin A: 21500 IU, Vitamin D3: 1000 IU, Iron (3b103): 40 mg, Iodine (3b201, 3b202): 4 mg, Copper (3b405, 3b406): 12 mg, Manganese (3b502, 3b504): 52 mg, Zinc (3b603, 3b605, 3b606): 132 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.

Feed your X-Small breed puppy according to their expected adult body weight and current age. Divide the daily amount into at least three meals until 4 months old, then reduce to two meals per day. Always transition from a previous food gradually over 7 days.

Expected adult weight 1 kg:

Low activity: 24 g
Moderate activity: 27 g
High activity: 31 g

Expected adult weight 1.5 kg:

Low activity: 32 g
Moderate activity: 37 g
High activity: 42 g

Expected adult weight 2 kg:

Low activity: 40 g
Moderate activity: 46 g
High activity: 52 g

Expected adult weight 3 kg:

Low activity: 54 g
Moderate activity: 63 g
High activity: 71 g

Expected adult weight 3.5 kg:

Low activity: 61 g
Moderate activity: 70 g
High activity: 80 g

Expected adult weight 4 kg:

Low activity: 67 g
Moderate activity: 78 g
High activity: 88 g

Always ensure fresh, clean drinking water is available. If you are unsure about the correct feeding amount for your puppy, consult your veterinarian.

What size dog is Royal Canin X-Small Puppy designed for?

Royal Canin X-Small Puppy is formulated for puppies with an expected adult weight of up to 4 kg.

• Chihuahuas
• Pomeranians
• Papillons
• Toy Poodles
• Italian Greyhounds

When should I switch from X-Small Puppy to X-Small Adult?

Switch to Royal Canin X-Small Adult when your puppy reaches 10 months of age.

• Extra-small breed dogs reach their full adult weight by this age

Does this food support my puppy's immune system?

Yes, X-Small Puppy contains a scientifically proven complex of antioxidants, including vitamin E, to help support your puppy's developing immune system during the critical growth period.

How should I transition my puppy to this food?

Gradually introduce the new food over 7 days.

• Mix increasing amounts of X-Small Puppy with the previous food
• Continue until the transition is complete

Is this kibble suitable for very small puppy mouths?

Yes, the kibble is specifically designed to be small enough for extra-small breed puppies to pick up and chew comfortably, even during early weaning.

Is Royal Canin X-Small Puppy available in South Africa?

Yes, Canine & Co stocks the full Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition range with delivery available across South Africa.

• Product registration: V26482
• Act: 36 (1947)