Royal Canin Maxi Starter Mother & Baby Dog Food is food for weaning maxi puppies under 2 months and bitches from the end of gestation and during lactation. It offers nutrition that meets the needs of the bitch and her puppies during the first 5 stages of their life cycle: gestation, birth, lactation, weaning and growth up to 2 months old. It includes elements that are present in the mother’s milk, reinforced with specific nutrients which actively contribute to promote digestive security and strengthen the puppies natural defences. * GESTATION / LACTATION SUPPORT: The nutritional profile is adapted to the bitches high energy needs at the end of gestation and during lactation * IDEAL FOR TRANSITION FROM MILK: Nutritional response which facilitates the transition from mother’s milk to solid food (energy value, quality protein, fats) * EASY REHYDRATION: The kibble easily rehydrates to a porridge-like consistency which is very palatable for the bitch and her weaning puppies