{"product_id":"royal-canin-maxi-starter-mother-and-babydog-large-breed-dog-food-4kg","title":"Royal Canin Maxi Starter Mother \u0026 Babydog Large Breed Dog Food – 4kg","description":"\u003ch1\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Canin Maxi Starter Mother \u0026amp; Babydog – 4kg\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete dry food formulated for \u003cstrong\u003elarge breed mother dogs with an adult weight of approximately 26–44kg\u003c\/strong\u003e during the later stage of gestation and lactation, as well as for their puppies during the \u003cstrong\u003eweaning period up to approximately 2 months of age\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Canin Maxi Starter also contains \u003cstrong\u003eDHA\u003c\/strong\u003e, an omega-3 fatty acid that supports early brain development, together with vitamins \u003cstrong\u003eC and E\u003c\/strong\u003e to help support the developing immune system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts specially designed kibble can be \u003cstrong\u003erehydrated with water\u003c\/strong\u003e to create a soft, porridge-like consistency, helping puppies transition from their mother's milk to solid food. At approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 months of age\u003c\/strong\u003e, puppies can transition to an appropriate large-breed growth formula such as \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Canin Maxi Puppy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMother \u0026amp; Babydog Health Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdapted to the high energy requirements of large breed mother dogs during late gestation and lactation while supporting the nutritional requirements of nursing puppies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Immune System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContains a nutritional complex including vitamins C and E to help support the puppy's developing immune system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrain Development\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnriched with DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid that helps support healthy brain development in young puppies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrobiome Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContains prebiotics including MOS together with highly digestible proteins to help support a healthy balance of intestinal microbiota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRehydratable Kibble\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe kibble can be softened with water to create a texture suitable for puppies transitioning from milk to solid food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Breed Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for mother dogs and puppies expected to reach an adult weight of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e26–44kg\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Canin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maxi Starter Mother \u0026amp; Babydog\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Size Health Nutrition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry Dog Food\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dogs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreed Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large Breed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Target Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26–44kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mother \u0026amp; Weaning Puppy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuppy Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weaning to approximately 2 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMother Dog Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Gestation \u0026amp; Lactation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry Kibble\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Dog Food\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mother \u0026amp; Puppy Support, Immune Support, Brain Development, Microbiome Support \u0026amp; 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align=\"right\"\u003e500g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e493g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e580g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAd libitum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e461g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e550g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e545g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e640g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAd libitum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e44kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e495g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e600g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e585g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e700g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAd libitum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding requirements may vary depending on \u003cstrong\u003ebody condition, litter size and stage of lactation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fresh drinking water should always be available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWeaning \u0026amp; Transition Guide\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Canin Maxi Starter can be \u003cstrong\u003erehydrated with warm water\u003c\/strong\u003e to soften the kibble and make it easier for puppies to eat during weaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring early weaning, introduce softened kibble gradually while puppies continue nursing. By approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8 weeks \/ 2 months of age\u003c\/strong\u003e, puppies should transition toward an appropriate large-breed puppy growth diet such as Royal Canin Maxi Puppy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a normal food transition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePeriod\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eNew Food\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003ePrevious Food\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays 1–2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e75%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays 3–4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e50%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e50%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays 5–6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e75%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 7 onward\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStorage Instructions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a \u003cstrong\u003ecool, dry place\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep away from direct sunlight and excessive moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeal the \u003cstrong\u003e4kg bag\u003c\/strong\u003e properly after opening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep food protected from contamination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the physical pack for the batch number and best-before date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow any market-specific storage instructions printed on the physical pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways provide fresh drinking water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSafety Instructions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse according to the puppy's \u003cstrong\u003eage, expected adult weight and stage of weaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery young puppies that are not yet ready for solid food require mother's milk or an appropriate puppy milk replacer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce solid food gradually during the weaning period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor puppies' growth and body condition regularly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor the mother dog's body condition during gestation and lactation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding requirements may increase depending on litter size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways provide clean, fresh drinking water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not continue using Starter as the primary growth diet after the appropriate starter stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 months\u003c\/strong\u003e, large breed puppies should transition to an appropriate puppy growth formula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult a veterinarian if the mother or puppies have feeding, growth or health concerns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ What is Royal Canin Maxi Starter Mother \u0026amp; Babydog 4kg used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formulated for large breed mother dogs during late gestation and lactation and for their puppies during the early weaning period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ What size dogs is Royal Canin Maxi Starter suitable for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is designed for large breed dogs expected to reach an adult weight of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e26–44kg\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ What age is Royal Canin Maxi Starter suitable for puppies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is intended for puppies during the weaning period up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 months of age\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ Can newborn puppies eat Royal Canin Maxi Starter dry kibble?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Very young puppies initially rely on their mother's milk or an appropriate puppy milk replacer. Starter kibble is introduced during weaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ Can Royal Canin Maxi Starter be mixed with water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The kibble is designed to be \u003cstrong\u003erehydrated\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a softer texture suitable for puppies transitioning to solid food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ Does Royal Canin Maxi Starter contain DHA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It contains algal oil as a source of DHA, and the supplied nutritional information lists \u003cstrong\u003e0.19% DHA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ Does this food support puppy brain development?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. DHA is included to help support healthy brain development during the puppy's early growth stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ Does Royal Canin Maxi Starter support digestion?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe formula contains highly digestible proteins together with prebiotic components including FOS and MOS to help support digestive health and intestinal microbiota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ Does it support the puppy's immune system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The formula contains nutrients including vitamins \u003cstrong\u003eC and E\u003c\/strong\u003e to support the developing immune system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ What is the protein content?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe supplied analytical information lists \u003cstrong\u003e30% protein\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ What is the fat content?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe supplied analytical information lists \u003cstrong\u003e22% fat\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ What is the energy content?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe supplied product information lists approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4,173 kcal\/kg metabolisable energy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ Is Royal Canin Maxi Starter suitable for pregnant dogs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is formulated for large breed mother dogs during the later stages of gestation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ Can it be fed to nursing mother dogs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is designed to support mother dogs during lactation, when nutritional and energy requirements are increased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ How much should a lactating mother dog eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe supplied feeding guide lists lactation feeding as \u003cstrong\u003ead libitum\u003c\/strong\u003e, although actual requirements can vary with body condition and litter size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ Is Royal Canin Maxi Starter suitable for large litters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ What should puppies eat after Royal Canin Maxi Starter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 months old\u003c\/strong\u003e, large breed puppies can transition to an appropriate growth formula such as \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Canin Maxi Puppy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ Is Royal Canin Maxi Starter a veterinary prescription diet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a complete nutritional formula for reproduction and early growth rather than a therapeutic veterinary prescription diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ Is the 4kg pack suitable for the same life stage as larger Maxi Starter packs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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