Product Description

Product Overview

Royal Canin Maxi Starter Mother & Babydog – 15kg is a complete dry food specially formulated for large breed mother dogs weighing approximately 26–44kg during the end of gestation and lactation, as well as for their puppies during the weaning period up to 2 months of age.

The formula is designed to meet the mother's increased energy requirements while supporting the nutritional needs of rapidly developing puppies. It contains highly digestible proteins, prebiotics and an adapted energy level to support digestion, growth and early development.

Royal Canin Maxi Starter is also enriched with DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid that supports puppies' brain development, together with vitamins C and E to help support the developing immune system.

The kibble can be rehydrated with water to create a soft, porridge-like texture, making it easier for puppies to transition from their mother's milk to solid food.

At approximately 2 months of age, puppies can transition to an appropriate large-breed puppy formula such as Royal Canin Maxi Puppy.

Key Benefits

Mother & Babydog Health Support
Adapted to the high energy requirements of large breed mother dogs during late gestation and lactation while supporting the nutritional needs of nursing puppies.

Strong Immune System
Contains a nutritional complex including vitamins C and E to help support the puppy's developing immune system.

Brain Development
Enriched with DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid that helps support healthy brain development in young puppies.

Microbiome Support
Contains prebiotics including MOS together with highly digestible proteins to help support a healthy balance of intestinal microbiota.

Rehydratable Kibble
The kibble can be softened with water to create a texture suitable for puppies transitioning from milk to solid food.

Large Breed Formula
Designed for mothers and puppies expected to reach an adult body weight of approximately 26–44kg.

Product Details

Brand: Royal Canin
Range: Size Health Nutrition
Product: Maxi Starter Mother & Babydog
Food Type: Dry Dog Food
Breed Size: Large
Adult Target Weight: 26–44kg
Life Stage: Mother & Weaning Puppy
Puppy Age: Weaning to approximately 2 months
Mother Dog Use: Late gestation and lactation
Pack Size: 15kg
Diet Type: Complete Dog Food

Composition

Rice, dehydrated poultry protein, animal fats, wheat gluten, maize, hydrolysed animal proteins, minerals, beet pulp, soya oil, vegetable fibres, fish oil, psyllium husks and seeds, fructo-oligosaccharides, hydrolysed yeast as a source of manno-oligosaccharides and beta-glucans (0.30%), algal oil from Schizochytrium sp. as a source of DHA, butyric acid salt and marigold meal.

Nutritional Additives per kg

Also contains preservatives and antioxidants.

Analytical Constituents

Product color and packaging design may vary slightly from the images shown.

Feeding Guide

Kibble Only – Puppies

Mixed Feeding – Puppies

Mixed feeding information supplied by the manufacturer uses Royal Canin Mother & Babydog Ultra Soft Mousse 195g.

Mother Dog – Gestation & Lactation

Feeding requirements can vary with litter size, body condition and stage of lactation. Follow the physical pack and veterinary guidance where appropriate.

Fresh drinking water should always be available.

Weaning & Transition Guide

Royal Canin Maxi Starter can be rehydrated with warm water to make the kibble softer during weaning.

During the early weaning period, gradually introduce the softened kibble while puppies continue nursing.

By approximately 8 weeks / 2 months, transition puppies to Royal Canin Maxi Puppy or another suitable large-breed puppy formula.

For a normal food transition:

Storage Instructions

Store Royal Canin Maxi Starter in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Seal the bag properly after opening to help preserve freshness and nutritional quality.

Always check the physical 15kg pack for the batch number, best-before date and market-specific storage instructions.

Safety Instructions

Use according to the puppy's age, expected adult weight and stage of weaning.

Very young puppies that are not yet ready for solid food require appropriate milk feeding according to veterinary or manufacturer guidance.

Ensure fresh drinking water is available at all times.

Monitor the mother's body condition during gestation and lactation because nutritional requirements can change significantly depending on litter size.

Do not use as the long-term growth diet once puppies have moved beyond the starter stage.

At approximately 2 months of age, transition large breed puppies to an appropriate growth formula such as Royal Canin Maxi Puppy.

Consult a veterinarian if a puppy is failing to feed normally, is not gaining weight appropriately, or if the mother or puppies have specific nutritional or health concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is Royal Canin Maxi Starter 15kg used for?
It is formulated for large breed mother dogs during late gestation and lactation and for their puppies during the weaning period.

Q What size dogs is Royal Canin Maxi Starter suitable for?
It is designed for large breed dogs with an expected adult weight of approximately 26–44kg.

Q What age can puppies eat Royal Canin Maxi Starter?
It is intended for the early weaning stage and can be used up to approximately 2 months of age.

Q Can newborn puppies eat the dry kibble immediately?
No. Very young puppies initially depend on their mother's milk or an appropriate puppy milk replacer. Maxi Starter is introduced during the transition to solid food.

Q Can Royal Canin Maxi Starter be mixed with water?
Yes. Its kibble is designed to be rehydrated with water to create a softer texture suitable for weaning puppies.

Q Does Royal Canin Maxi Starter contain DHA?
Yes. It contains algal oil as a source of DHA, and the supplied nutritional information lists 0.19% DHA.

Q Does it support puppy digestion?
The formula contains highly digestible proteins, FOS, MOS and other ingredients intended to support a healthy intestinal microbiome and digestion.

Q Does Royal Canin Maxi Starter support the immune system?
Yes. The formula contains nutrients including vitamins C and E to help support the developing immune system.

Q Is Royal Canin Maxi Starter suitable for pregnant dogs?
It is formulated for large breed mother dogs during the later stage of gestation and during lactation.

Q Can it be fed during lactation?
Yes. The manufacturer provides feeding recommendations for lactating mother dogs, including ad-libitum feeding in the supplied guide.

Q What should puppies eat after Royal Canin Maxi Starter?
At approximately 2 months old, large breed puppies can transition to Royal Canin Maxi Puppy.

Q What is the protein level?
The supplied analytical information lists 30% protein.

Q What is the fat level?
The supplied analytical information lists 22% fat.

Q How much energy does Royal Canin Maxi Starter provide?
The supplied formulation lists approximately 4,173 kcal/kg metabolizable energy.

Q Is this a veterinary prescription diet?
No. Maxi Starter is a nutritional growth and reproduction formula rather than a veterinary therapeutic diet.