Mini Starter is designed for small breed mothers from the end of gestation (3rd trimester) and during lactation and young up to 2 months. Royal Canin�s Starter formulas are a unique nutritional solution that meets the needs of the mother and her during the first 5 stages of life : gestation, birth, lactation, weaning and growth up to 2 months. Rooted in scientific research, Royal Canin's exclusive Start complex is a combination of nutrients present in the mother's milk that actively promote Digestive health and help maintain the 's natural defenses.