Product Description

Product Overview

Royal Canin Babydog Milk – 3kg is a specially formulated milk replacer for newborn puppies from birth to weaning, generally covering the first 0–2 months of life.

Its nutritional composition is designed to be as close as possible to the nutritional profile of the mother dog's milk to support steady and harmonious early growth.

The formula is enriched with DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid naturally found in maternal milk, to support brain development. It also contains prebiotics and highly digestible proteins to support digestive health and a healthy balance of intestinal microbiota.

Royal Canin Babydog Milk is designed to dissolve easily and form a homogeneous milk replacer when prepared according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Key Benefits

• Milk replacer formulated specifically for newborn puppies

• Suitable from birth to weaning

• Intended for puppies approximately 0–2 months old

• Nutritional profile designed to resemble maternal milk

• Supports steady early growth

• Brain Development Support

• Enriched with DHA

• Immune System Health Support

• Supports development of a healthy immune system

• Microbiome Support

• Contains prebiotics

• Contains highly digestible proteins

• Supports digestive health

• Similar lactose content to maternal milk

• No added starch

• Easy to reconstitute

• Creates a homogeneous milk replacer

• 33% protein

• 39% fat

• DHA: 0.05%

• Large 3kg pack

Product Details

Brand: Royal Canin
Product Name: Babydog Milk
Product Type: Puppy Milk Replacer
Pet Type: Dogs
Life Stage: Newborn / Nursing Puppy
Recommended Age: Birth to Weaning / Approximately 0–2 Months
Pack Size: 3kg
Food Form: Powdered Milk Replacer
Protein: 33%
Fat Content: 39%
Crude Fibre: 0%
Crude Ash: 5%
DHA: 0.05%
FOS: 0.51%
Primary Benefits: Brain Development, Immune System Health & Microbiome Support

Composition

Milk retentate, milk fat, refined palm oil from sustainable sources, whey protein, refined soya oil, refined coprah oil, minerals, fructo-oligosaccharides (0.51%), fish oil as a source of DHA, and fungi oil.

Nutritional Additives

Per kg:

• Vitamin A: 25,000 IU

• Vitamin D3: 1,500 IU

• Iron: 100mg

• Iodine: 4mg

• Copper: 15mg

• Manganese: 80mg

• Zinc: 180mg

• Selenium: 0.43mg

Analytical Constituents

Guaranteed Analysis

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Feeding Guide

The amount given depends on the puppy's age and expected adult body weight.

Daily Feeding Recommendations

Weaning

From approximately 5–8 weeks, Babydog Milk can be used as part of the transition from milk feeding to an appropriate puppy starter food.

Actual requirements can vary according to breed, litter size, growth and the puppy's condition.

How to Prepare

According to the supplied Royal Canin instructions:

Mix 10ml of milk powder with 20ml of low-mineral bottled water at approximately 50°C, then allow the prepared milk to cool and serve lukewarm.

Follow the enclosed product instructions for the exact preparation method and amount required for each puppy.

For very young or orphaned puppies, feeding and growth should ideally be monitored by a veterinarian, particularly if the puppy is weak, not gaining weight or has difficulty feeding.

Storage Instructions

• Store the milk powder in a cool, dry place

• Protect from direct sunlight, heat and moisture

• Keep the container properly closed after opening

• Prepare feeds using clean equipment

• Follow the physical pack instructions regarding prepared milk storage and disposal

• Check the batch number and best-before date before use

• Do not use powder that appears contaminated, damp or spoiled

Safety Instructions

• Intended specifically for puppies from birth to weaning

• Prepare exactly according to manufacturer directions

• Use clean feeding and preparation equipment

• Always check the milk temperature before feeding

• Do not give milk that is excessively hot

• Feed according to puppy age, expected adult size and individual needs

• Monitor body weight and growth regularly

• Seek veterinary advice for orphaned, weak, dehydrated or poorly feeding puppies

• Transition gradually to appropriate puppy starter food during weaning

Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is Royal Canin Babydog Milk used for?
It is a milk replacer for newborn puppies, formulated for use from birth through the weaning period.

Q What age puppies can use Royal Canin Babydog Milk?
It is designed for puppies from birth to approximately 2 months of age, depending on the weaning schedule.

Q What is the pack size?
This listing is for the 3kg pack.

Q Can Royal Canin Babydog Milk be used for orphaned puppies?
Yes. Milk replacers may be used when puppies cannot receive sufficient maternal milk, although newborn or orphaned puppies should ideally be monitored by a veterinarian.

Q Can it be used when the mother does not produce enough milk?
It may be used as a supplementary or replacement feeding option when maternal milk is insufficient, according to veterinary or manufacturer guidance.

Q Does Royal Canin Babydog Milk contain DHA?
Yes. The formula contains 0.05% DHA, supplied partly through fish oil.

Q What does DHA support?
Royal Canin includes DHA to support brain development during early puppy growth.

Q Does it support digestive health?
Yes. The formula contains highly digestible proteins and prebiotics including FOS to support digestive health and intestinal microbiota.

Q Does Royal Canin Babydog Milk contain FOS?
Yes. The supplied composition lists 0.51% fructo-oligosaccharides.

Q What is the protein content?
The analytical constituents list 33% protein.

Q What is the fat content?
The formula contains 39% fat.

Q Does it contain added starch?
The supplied Royal Canin product material states no added starch.

Q Is it easy to mix with water?
Yes. Royal Canin states that the powder is designed to dissolve easily and produce a homogeneous milk replacer.

Q How often should a 1-week-old puppy be fed?
The supplied feeding guide lists approximately 8 feedings per 24 hours, with the volume depending on the puppy's expected adult size.

Q How often should a 3-week-old puppy be fed?
The supplied feeding guide lists approximately 4 feedings per 24 hours.

Q When should puppies start weaning?
The supplied guide indicates a transition toward puppy food during approximately 5–8 weeks of age.

Q Can I use regular cow's milk instead?
Royal Canin Babydog Milk is specifically formulated as a puppy milk replacer, with a nutritional profile designed around the needs of newborn puppies.