Product Description

Product Overview

Royal Canin Maxi Starter Mother & Babydog – 4kg is a complete dry food formulated for large breed mother dogs with an adult weight of approximately 26–44kg during the later stage of gestation and lactation, as well as for their puppies during the weaning period up to approximately 2 months of age.

The formula is designed to meet the increased nutritional and energy requirements of the mother while supporting the growth and early development of nursing and weaning puppies. It combines highly digestible proteins with prebiotics to support digestive health and intestinal microbiota.

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

Its specially designed kibble can be rehydrated with water to create a soft, porridge-like consistency, helping puppies transition from their mother's milk to solid food. At approximately 2 months of age, puppies can transition to an appropriate large-breed growth 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 requirements 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 mother dogs and puppies expected to reach an adult weight of approximately 26–44kg.

Product Details

Brand: Royal Canin
Product Name: Maxi Starter Mother & Babydog
Range: Size Health Nutrition
Product Type: Dry Dog Food
Pet Type: Dogs
Breed Size: Large Breed
Adult Target Weight: 26–44kg
Life Stage: Mother & Weaning Puppy
Puppy Age: Weaning to approximately 2 months
Mother Dog Use: Late Gestation & Lactation
Pack Size: 4kg
Food Form: Dry Kibble
Diet Type: Complete Dog Food
Primary Benefits: Mother & Puppy Support, Immune Support, Brain Development, Microbiome Support & Weaning Support

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

Daily feeding quantities depend on the puppy's age and expected adult body weight.

Mixed Feeding – Puppies

The supplied feeding information uses Royal Canin Mother & Babydog Ultra Soft Mousse 195g for mixed feeding.

Mother Dog – Gestation & Lactation

Feeding requirements may vary depending on body condition, litter size and stage of lactation. Fresh drinking water should always be available.

Weaning & Transition Guide

Royal Canin Maxi Starter can be rehydrated with warm water to soften the kibble and make it easier for puppies to eat during weaning.

During early weaning, introduce softened kibble gradually while puppies continue nursing. By approximately 8 weeks / 2 months of age, puppies should transition toward an appropriate large-breed puppy growth diet such as Royal Canin Maxi Puppy.

For a normal food transition:

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dry place

• Keep away from direct sunlight and excessive moisture

• Seal the 4kg bag properly after opening

• Keep food protected from contamination

• Check the physical pack for the batch number and best-before date

• Follow any market-specific storage instructions printed on the physical pack

• Always provide fresh drinking water

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 mother's milk or an appropriate puppy milk replacer

• Introduce solid food gradually during the weaning period

• Monitor puppies' growth and body condition regularly

• Monitor the mother dog's body condition during gestation and lactation

• Feeding requirements may increase depending on litter size

• Always provide clean, fresh drinking water

• Do not continue using Starter as the primary growth diet after the appropriate starter stage

• At approximately 2 months, large breed puppies should transition to an appropriate puppy growth formula

• Consult a veterinarian if the mother or puppies have feeding, growth or health concerns

Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is Royal Canin Maxi Starter Mother & Babydog 4kg used for?
It is formulated for large breed mother dogs during late gestation and lactation and for their puppies during the early weaning period.

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

Q What age is Royal Canin Maxi Starter suitable for puppies?
It is intended for puppies during the weaning period up to approximately 2 months of age.

Q Can newborn puppies eat Royal Canin Maxi Starter dry kibble?
No. Very young puppies initially rely on their mother's milk or an appropriate puppy milk replacer. Starter kibble is introduced during weaning.

Q Can Royal Canin Maxi Starter be mixed with water?
Yes. The kibble is designed to be rehydrated, creating a softer texture suitable for puppies transitioning to solid food.

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 this food support puppy brain development?
Yes. DHA is included to help support healthy brain development during the puppy's early growth stage.

Q Does Royal Canin Maxi Starter support digestion?
The formula contains highly digestible proteins together with prebiotic components including FOS and MOS to help support digestive health and intestinal microbiota.

Q Does it support the puppy's immune system?
Yes. The formula contains nutrients including vitamins C and E to support the developing immune system.

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

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

Q What is the energy content?
The supplied product information lists approximately 4,173 kcal/kg metabolisable energy.

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

Q Can it be fed to nursing mother dogs?
Yes. It is designed to support mother dogs during lactation, when nutritional and energy requirements are increased.

Q How much should a lactating mother dog eat?
The supplied feeding guide lists lactation feeding as ad libitum, although actual requirements can vary with body condition and litter size.

Q Is Royal Canin Maxi Starter suitable for large litters?
The formula is designed to support the increased nutritional requirements of mother dogs and nursing puppies, but feeding quantities should be adjusted according to the mother's condition and litter requirements.

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

Q Is Royal Canin Maxi Starter a veterinary prescription diet?
No. It is a complete nutritional formula for reproduction and early growth rather than a therapeutic veterinary prescription diet.

Q Is the 4kg pack suitable for the same life stage as larger Maxi Starter packs?
Yes. The 4kg designation refers to the package size, while the formula is intended for large breed mothers and their weaning puppies according to the product's feeding guidance.