Why a special food for pregnant females and young puppies? When a medium-sized dog is pregnant or has recently given birth, it is important that she and her puppies receive the right nutritional support. This promotes long-lasting health for the female dog and gives the puppies the best possible start in life. The feed is ideal for adult females with a body weight of 11 kg - 25 kg and can be used from the 42nd day of pregnancy and during the lactation period. It is also suitable for puppies in the development phase up to 2 months. MEDIUM STARTER is a special nutritional solution that is adapted to the high energy requirement of bitches at the end of pregnancy and during the lactation period, as well as for puppies’ optimal growth. In addition, the development of puppies bodies’ own defences are assisted by a nutrient complex with vitamins E and C. MEDIUM STARTER contains a combination of prebiotics (MOS) & highly digestible proteins to support balanced intestinal flora and healthy digestion. More variety for mother dogs and puppies To meet the individual preferences of different dogs, ROYAL CANIN Mother & Baby dog is also available as wet feed in the form of a delicious, particularly soft mousse. If you are considering mixed feeding for your dog, simply follow our feeding guidelines to ensure that your dog gets the correct amount of wet and dry food. ROYAL CANIN quality promise All ROYAL CANIN products go through extensive quality control to ensure optimum food quality and meet your dog’s individual nutritional needs and lifestyle. This means that with Medium Starter Mother & Babydog you can offer your dog and her puppies a high quality and balanced diet.