Offer ends 31 March
Royal Canin Mini Starter Mother & Babydog
4kg
Offer ends 31 March
- Complete dry food for pregnant small breed dogs and nursing puppies aged 3 - 8 weeks
- Designed to support digestion and the immune system
- Provides omega-3 fatty acids
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Product description
- Complete dry food for pregnant small breed dogs and nursing puppies aged 3 - 8 weeks
- Designed to support digestion and the immune system
- Provides omega-3 fatty acids

Mother dogs and their nursing puppies require a tailored food that is designed around their individual needs as they make the move onto solid foods. This Royal Canin Mini Starter Mother & Babydog has been developed with a key recipe that is ideal for small breed adult dogs weighting 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.

The recipe is tailored to support pregnant mothers and young puppies, with an optimised nutrient content.

The size and shape of the kibble is ideally adapted to make it easier to eat and ensure optimal nutrient intake.

The combination of dry and wet food provides your dog with an irresistible texture and an exciting feeding experience.

The Royal Canin range supports your dog at every life stage, with tailored nutrition for different breeds, lifestyles and dietary requirements.
- 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.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
Dried poultry protein, rice, animal fat, wheat gluten meal*, maize, dried beet pulp, hydrolysed animal protein, minerals, soya oil, fish oil, fructo-oligosaccharides, hydrolysed yeast [source of mannan-oligosaccharides and beta-glucan] (0.3%), algae oil Schizochytrium sp. [source of DHA], butyrate, marigold meal.
*L.I.P.: selected protein with high digestibility
Additives per kg:
Nutritional additives:
Vitamin A (18,500 IU), vitamin D3 (1200 IU), vitamin E (500mg), vitamin C (400mg), iron (40mg), iodine (4mg), copper (12mg), manganese (52mg), zinc (131mg), selenium (0.07mg).
Technological additives:
Clinoptilolite of sedimentary sources (10g), preservatives, antioxidants.
Dried poultry protein, rice, animal fat, wheat gluten meal*, maize, dried beet pulp, hydrolysed animal protein, minerals, soya oil, fish oil, fructo-oligosaccharides, hydrolysed yeast [source of mannan-oligosaccharides and beta-glucan] (0.3%), algae oil Schizochytrium sp. [source of DHA], butyrate, marigold meal.
*L.I.P.: selected protein with high digestibility
Additives per kg:
Nutritional additives:
Vitamin A (18,500 IU), vitamin D3 (1200 IU), vitamin E (500mg), vitamin C (400mg), iron (40mg), iodine (4mg), copper (12mg), manganese (52mg), zinc (131mg), selenium (0.07mg).
Technological additives:
Clinoptilolite of sedimentary sources (10g), preservatives, antioxidants.
Analytical constituents
| protein | 30.0 % |
| fat | 22.0 % |
| fibre | 1.3 % |
| ash | 8.5 % |
| omega-3 fats | 0.2 % |
| calories that can be burned | 4209.0 kcal/kg |
Feeding guide
Feeding recommendation:
Royal Canin Mini Breed Starter Mother & Babydog is a complete food for puppies and pregnant adult dogs.
Mixed feeding with Starter Mousse Mother & Babydog:
Ensure fresh, clean drinking water is always available.
Royal Canin Mini Breed Starter Mother & Babydog is a complete food for puppies and pregnant adult dogs.
| Dog's weight | For puppies | For pregnant dogs | ||||
| 0 - 3 weeks | 3 - 6 weeks | 6 - 8 weeks | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | from lactation | |
| 1kg | Babydog Milk | 23g | 45g | 29g | 34g | ad libitum |
| 3kg | Babydog Milk | 23g | 45g | 66g | 77g | ad libitum |
| 5kg | Babydog Milk | 33g | 88g | 96g | 114g | ad libitum |
| 7kg | Babydog Milk | 43g | 133g | 124g | 146g | ad libitum |
| 10kg | Babydog Milk | 43g | 133g | 162g | 191g | ad libitum |
Mixed feeding with Starter Mousse Mother & Babydog:
| Dog's weight | For puppies | For pregnant dogs | ||||
| 0 - 3 weeks | 3 - 6 weeks | 6 - 8 weeks | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | from lactation | |
| 1kg | - | 1/2 can + 0g | 1/2 can + 20g | 1/2 can + 4g | 1/2 can + 9g | ad libitum |
| 3kg | - | 1/2 can + 0g | 1/2 can + 20g | 1/2 can + 41g | 1/2 can + 52g | ad libitum |
| 5kg | - | 1/2 can + 8g | 1/2 can + 62g | 1/2 can + 71g | 1/2 can + 89g | ad libitum |
| 7kg | - | 1/2 can + 18g | 1/2 can + 107g | 1/2 can + 99g | 1/2 can + 121g | ad libitum |
| 10kg | - | 1/2 can + 18g | 1/2 can + 107g | 1/2 can + 137g | 1/2 can + 166g | ad libitum |
Ensure fresh, clean drinking water is always available.
Reviews

Overall Rating (19)
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21/11/20
Dry food for mum and pup
Mum liked it a lot. The pups are sure to like it too. Size is great for little mouths.
Translated from zooplus.de by zooplus
17/02/20
Totally recommend
My dog had a terrible diarrhoea after giving birth. I had continued to feed her the same food as during her pregnancy.
I then changed completely to Mother& Babydog and the diarrhoea was gone immediately. The puppies not only ate the food well and developed excellently, but their digestion was also perfect.
Translated from zooplus.de by zooplus
18/09/19
Perfect
Quality product. Perfect for mums as well as their puppies. This is also the only brand that all my dogs love.
Originally published in zooplus.fr
17/09/19
Complete food for good digestion
This food is well made to help with digestion, a great step up from milk and finally a great transition for the puppies to help them keep growing healthily.
Originally published in zooplus.fr
06/03/19
VERY GOOD
Very tasty food, my little puppy is mad about it
Originally published in zooplus.it
15/01/19
Great food
Very tasty and enjoyable food
Originally published in zooplus.co.uk
15/01/19|Annemarie
Great food
Very palatable enjoyable food
Originally published in zooplus.co.uk
07/01/19
Fabulous
They wolf it down
Originally published in zooplus.es
30/10/18
Great beginner product for puppies & mothers
I would go so far as to say that this is the best product as a stand alone food, both for the mum and her puppies. My pug mum is very fussy, but she loves this stuff. I'd recommend
Originally published in zooplus.co.uk
30/10/18|Joan
Great Starter for pup puppies and mum
I would say this is the best starter complete food, both for mum and puppies, my pug mum is very fussy, but she really enjoys this whole food,would recommend..
Originally published in zooplus.co.uk
26/02/17
Great food, Lab loves it!
Been feeding my yellow Lab Royal Canin ever since we got him as a pup and there is no way I would ever take him off it. He has a healthy, shiny coat(and does not over moult despite what some say on other sites). people always comment on how healthy and well he looks, vets included. Great price from Zooplus also!
03/05/15|Irina
Great!
High quality and balanced food. Feeding my labrador with it for few years.
Originally published in zooplus.co.uk
26/06/14|Kapil
Good One!
Best Product!
Originally published in zooplus.co.uk
08/06/14
Brilliant
I have weaned many cavalier puppies on the mini starter and have to say it is brilliant. Puppies love it right from the word go and do very well on it. Great for feeding to the mum too.
21/01/14|Emma Fraser
Amazing!
I have a petite pug bitch who self whelped and successfully raised 6 chunky, chubby, healthy puppies. This was recommended to me by my stud dog's breeder and I am so glad I took her advice.
The vet's are constantly amazed at the size and condition of the puppies and how little condition she lost while feeding them.
I would not be without this product and can only echo the other poster, please, NEVER stop making this product!!!
Originally published in zooplus.co.uk
03/10/13|suzz
great food
use this with both of my rough collies they have lovely coats and thrive with these high quality biscuits clear the bowl every time
Originally published in zooplus.co.uk
27/05/13|Cyd
Amazing!
This was my third litter and I switched to Mini Starter this year and the pups and mum all did fantastic on it. Highly recommend this product. Will definitely keep the pups on Royal Canin as they grow.
Originally published in zooplus.co.uk
06/09/12|TRICIA
THE FOOD THAT HELPS HUNGRY DOGS
Hi me and my friends have bulldogs because they need little exercise and we have busy lives the only problem is keeping there weight under control that is where your food is fantastic firstly my dogs name is Taz and if it does not get feed enough it turns into the tazmanian devil no other food controls her hunger thank god for royal canin ps the reason for light she would explode.
Originally published in zooplus.co.uk
24/04/12|A Young
BEST PUPPY STARTER FOOD EVER MADE!!!
I am a Chihuahua Breeder and since coming accross this food have used it on my bitches approximately 2 weeks prior to giving birth & up to 6 weeks after whelping. I also wean the puppies from 3-4 weeks and feed them on this fantastic food up to 6 weeks of age and then transfer them on to Royal Canin Junior. Since using this product i can honestly say i have never lost a puppy! Just healthy, thriving, chubby little bundles of joy! My vet was so impressed by the fabulous condition of the mother & the pups body condition at their 6 week vet check, that he has since recommended it to some of his Small Breed Clients. I would also recommend this food to ANY SIZE Breed, where the bitch or the puppies might require an extra boost of nutritional help. This food seems to be so palatable, as i have never seen ONE tiny pellet left on any plate to-date!! Well worth the price for the super super results! Well done Royal Canin .... please never stop making it!!!
Originally published in zooplus.co.uk
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