Newborn puppies have unique nutritional requirements to help support their developing senses and nervous systems. What's more, feeding growing puppies is a strenuous task that can take its toll on your small dog's metabolism. During the weaning period when the litter are transitioning to solid food, your dog and her nursing puppies need a tailored diet to meet their unique nutritional needs. Royal Canin Mini Starter Mother Babydog is specially formulated to support the nutritional needs of new mother dogs and their nursing puppies. This Royal Canin Mini Starter Mother Babydog has been developed with a key recipe that is ideal for small breed adult dogs weighing up to 10kg, as well as for nursing puppies aged 3-8 weeks. Royal Canin Mini Starter Mother Babydog contains a proven complex with vitamins C and E to support optimum immune system development. It also offers a combination of beneficial prebiotics and highly-digestible proteins, which contributes to healthy digestion. This canine nutrition is enriched with omega-3 fatty acids, which support brain development in young puppies. Royal Canin Mini Starter Mother Babydog at a glance: Complete food for pregnant small breed dogs (up to 10kg) and nursing puppies (aged 3-8 weeks) Supports the immune system: thanks to a tailored nutrient complex including vitamins C and E Balance in the gut microbiome: with easy to digest proteins and prebiotics (MOS) Omega-3 fatty acids: to support healthy brain development and learning Tailored energy levels: ideal for small breed mothers and nursing puppies Weaning from mother's milk: rehydratable kibble to create a pulp for puppies The kibble in this Royal Canin Mini Starter Mother Babydog is easy to rehydrate with water, creating an appetising pulp texture that is ideal for weaning puppies. This helps to make the move from mother's milk to solid food easier.