Mini Starter Mother & Babydog 4kg The Royal Canin Mini Starter Mother & Babydog Food is designed for small breed mothers (adult weight between 4 and 10 kg) from the end of gestation (3rd trimester) and during lactation, and young puppies up to 2 months. Royal Canin's Starter formulas are a unique nutritional solution that meets the high energy needs of the mother and her puppies at the end of gestation and during lactation. Key Features: Start complex / natural defences - digestive health :An exclusive combination of nutritional elements which are present in mother’s milk, reinforced with specific nutrients which actively contribute to supporting the puppy’s digestive health and natural defences. Gestation / lactation support : Nutritional profile which is adapted to the mother’s high energy needs at the end of gestation and during lactation. Easy rehydration : Easy to rehydrate to a porridge-like consistency which is very palatable for the mother and weaning puppies and facilitates the transition from mother’s milk to solid food.