From a nutritional perspective, it's very important that your large breed dog and her young puppies receive the right level of nutritional support to maintain continued health for the mother, and to give the puppies a healthy start in life. ROYAL CANIN Maxi Starter Mother & Baby dog is suitable for your dog throughout the gestation period, as well as the lactation period. It's also suitable for large breed puppies that will have an adult weight between 26 kg-44 kg. This food contains all the nutrients required to support and maintain the good health of your dog and its litter. Start Complex' is the fruit of ongoing science from ROYAL CANIN: it is an exclusive combination of nutritional elements which are present in the mother's milk, these elements are reinforced with specific nutrients which actively contribute to supporting the digestive health of the puppies. It also supports the puppies' natural defences while they are young and their immune systems are just starting to develop. As the puppies transition from their mother's milk onto solid food, ROYAL CANIN Maxi Starter Mother & Baby dog provides them with the perfect intermediary formulation of nutrients to facilitate this period of growth and change. When mixed with water, the kibble in ROYAL CANIN Maxi Starter Mother & Baby dog is easy to dehydrate to a porridge-like consistency which is very palatable for your dog, as well as for her puppies. At ROYAL CANIN we're committed to providing nutritional solutions to your pet's needs. All of our products undergo an extensive quality control process in order to guarantee the optimum quality of food as well as catering to your dog's specific dietary requirements and lifestyle. This means that when your dog and puppies eat ROYAL CANIN Maxi Starter Mother & Baby dog, they're getting a complete and balanced diet.