FORMULATED FOR MOTHERS & BABYDOGS: Royal Canin Small Starter Mother and Babydog Dry Dog Food is tailor-made for the mother’s high energy needs at the end of gestation and during lactation for the nursing puppies’ optimal growth up to 2 months old HEALTHY GROWTH: Nutritional response helps to facilitate the transition from mother’s milk to solid food IMMUNE SUPPORT: Clinically proven antioxidants, including vitamins E and C, help support the healthy development of puppies’ immune systems MICROBIOME SUPPORT: A combination of prebiotics and highly digestible proteins helps promote a healthy balance of intestinal bacteria for digestive health and optimal stool quality REHYDRATABLE KIBBLE: The kibble can be turned into a porridge-like consistency that’s palatable for both the mother and her weaning puppies