Royal Canin Maxi Starter Mother Babydog has been specially developed to meet the nutritional needs of pregnant dogs and their puppies. The recipe is ideal for large adult dogs weighing between 26-44kg during the final third of their pregnancy, as well as for weaning their puppies to the age of 2 months. As large dogs often have bigger litters, with sometimes more than 10 puppies, their metabolism has more work to do. The recipe of this Royal Canin Maxi Starter Mother Babydog contains a proven complex of vitamins C and E to support optimum immune system development. A combination of beneficial prebiotics (such as MOS) and highly-digestible proteins allow this Royal Canin Maxi Starter Mother Babydog to help maintain balance in the gut flora and support healthy digestion. This kibble is also enriched with omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA), which support normal brain development in young puppies. Royal Canin Maxi Starter Mother Babydog at a glance: Complete dry food for large breed mothers