Professional-level care for the start of a new life. Royal Canin Maxi Starter Mother & Babydog is a specialized nutritional solution for large breed bitches (26–44kg) during the end of gestation and throughout lactation. It is also the ideal first food for weaning puppies up to 2 months old. Featuring the exclusive Start Complex™, this formula mirrors the nutrients in mother’s milk to build natural defenses and ensure a smooth transition to solid food via easily rehydratable kibble.