Complete dry food for pregnant/nursing cats and kittens aged 1 to 4 months: tiny, rehydratable kibble with high energy density, enriched with DHA for cognitive development, vitamins C and E to support natural defenses, and prebiotics to promote digestive balance.
The first 16 weeks of a kitten’s life are a phase of rapid biological development, characterized by complex nutritional needs. Between the 4th and 12th weeks, the so-called “immunity gap” occurs: the immunity passed from the mother via colostrum gradually decreases before the kitten’s own immune system is fully mature.
At the same time, baby teeth emerge slowly, and the digestive system struggles to break down bulky solid foods. On the mother’s side, late pregnancy and lactation require a massive intake of calories and nutrients to ensure milk production without depleting the cat’s body reserves.
Royal Canin Mother & Babycat precisely meets this dual need. The kibble is shaped into a tiny size, easy for kittens’ small jaws to grasp, and feature a unique porous structure that allows them to quickly absorb lukewarm water, creating a soft, fragrant meal perfect for guiding a stress-free weaning process.
The recipe provides essential Omega-3 fatty acids (including DHA from algae and fish oil), which are vital for supporting the proper development of the kitten’s cerebral cortex and retina. A patented antioxidant complex, including vitamins C and E, supports the maturation of the immune system, while the synergistic combination of prebiotics (FOS and MOS) and highly bioavailable L.I.P. proteins nourishes beneficial gut flora, promoting firm stools.
The very high energy density (4,437 kcal/kg with 25% fat) ensures the mother receives the essential metabolic support she needs during lactation and provides kittens with the nutritional boost they need to grow up healthy and vigorous.
Complete food for pregnant and nursing cats and kittens in the early growth stage (1 to 4 months of age)
Ingredients: Dehydrated poultry protein, animal fats, corn meal, wheat gluten*, rice, hydrolyzed animal protein, yeast products, beet pulp, vegetable fiber, soybean oil, minerals, fish oil, fructo-oligosaccharides, hydrolyzed yeast (source of mannan-oligosaccharides and beta-glucans) (0.30%), Schizochytrium sp. algae oil (source of DHA), marigold meal. *L.I.P.: proteins selected for their high digestibility.
Nutritional additives (per kg): Vitamin A: 25,500 IU, Vitamin D3: 1,000 IU, Iron (3b103): 33 mg, Iodine (3b201, 3b202): 3.3 mg, Copper (3b405, 3b406): 10 mg, Manganese (3b502, 3b504): 43 mg, Zinc (3b603, 3b605, 3b606): 130 mg, Selenium (3b801, 3b811, 3b812): 0.04 mg - Technological additives: Sedimentary clinoptilolite: 5 g - Preservatives - Antioxidants.
Analytical Constituents: Crude protein: 34.0% | Crude oils and fats: 25.0% | Crude ash: 7.3% | Crude fiber: 1.7% | Vitamin E: 550 mg/kg | Vitamin C: 220 mg/kg | DHA: 0.19% | Metabolizable energy: 4,437 kcal/kg.
Feeding Instructions and Notes: Serve dry or rehydrate with lukewarm water (approximately 2 parts water to 1 part kibble) to create a soft meal during the early stages of weaning. Follow the daily feeding amounts indicated in the feeding chart on the back of the bag based on the kitten’s age in weeks or the mother cat’s stage of pregnancy or lactation. Store the resealable package in a cool, dry place.
Always provide your pet with plenty of fresh, clean water.
Benefits:
Support for Mother and Kitten: A high-energy nutritional solution tailored to the high nutritional needs of lactating cats and kittens during their first growth stage (1–4 months).
Optimal natural defenses: A scientifically tested complex of antioxidants, including vitamins C and E, to support the immune system during the antibody gap.
Brain and visual development: Formula enriched with essential Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA) to support neurological and visual function development.
Tiny rehydratable kibble: Extra-small size suitable for baby teeth, very easy to soften with lukewarm water to aid weaning.
Support for gut microbiota: Contains prebiotics (MOS and FOS) and highly digestible proteins that promote digestive balance and well-formed stools.