To support their growing nervous systems and senses, newborn puppies have special dietary needs. Furthermore, feeding growing puppies is a demanding chore that may cause metabolic stress in your small dog. Your dog and her nursing puppies require a diet specifically designed to meet their individual nutritional needs during the weaning period, which is when the litter is transitioning to solid food. The nutritional requirements of new moms and their puppies are supported by the specially formulated ROYAL CANIN® Mini Starter Mother & Babydog. Weaning puppies up to two months old and small adult dogs up to 10 kg can both use this formula. This customized diet is especially designed to satisfy the high energy requirements of your small dog during lactation and the end of her pregnancy.