BECAUSE EVERY DOG IS DIFFERENT: ROYAL CANIN HAS TAILOR-MADE ANSWERS.
Ever since its beginnings, Royal Canin has continuously achieved major global breakthroughs in dog and cat nutrition.

In 1980, Royal Canin was the first company in the world to launch a food designed for the growth needs of large breed puppies. In 1997, Royal Canin launched the first programme to take account of the true nutritional needs of dogs of small, medium and large size: the SIZE HEALTH NUTRITION range and its four made-to-measure programmes: Mini / Medium / Large / Giant.

SIZE HEALTH NUTRITION provides exclusive Health Nutrition solutions by taking not only the dog's age (Puppy, Junior, Adult and Mature), size, physical activity and physiological condition, but also the major sensitivities of each population of dog.

• MINI: you have a dog weighing between 1 and 10 kgs at the adult age.
• MEDIUM: you have a dog weighing between 11 and 25 kgs at the adult age.
• MAXI: you have a dog weighing between 26 and 44 kgs at the adult age.
• GIANT: you have a dog weighing more than 45 kgs at the adult age.

The products of the SIZE HEALTH NUTRITION range are available from specialist pet food outlets and veterinary clinics in India






The Mini Dog Story:

Mini dogs were originally prized for their hunting skills. Today they are very popular as pets. They take well to a sedentary life, even in towns, on condition they are taken out for regular exercise.
The small size and elegant shapes of miniature dogs make them appear fragile. In fact, Mini dogs are very tough. Their life expectation can exceed 15 years.

Major Characteristics of Mini Dogs:

Mini dogs are quite often subject to sensitive teeth and gums. This sensitivity is linked to the deposits of tartar. A suitable diet contributes to improve oral hygiene.

Small dogs generally have a rather temperamental appetite. A Mini dog's place and presence often leads his owner to encourage bad feeding habits - giving him leftovers from dinner, titbits etc. - which creates fussy eaters.

The Mini dog's daily life is subject to many factors which can cause digestion disturbances: stress, ingesting foreign objects, sedentary urban life etc. This sensitivity can result in faeces that are soft, humid, nauseating and voluminous. On top of these factors, Mini dogs do not generally assimilate proteins properly. A better digestion performance must therefore be assured by highly digestible proteins, the results being seen in consistency and odour of their faeces.

Because of their small size, Mini dogs have greater energy needs than large dogs. An obvious example, they have to make many more steps to cover the same distance.

Some Mini dogs are prone to put on excess weight. The main factor is the reduction of their energy needs, owing to their housebound lifestyle with lack of exercise and their physiological condition when castrated or spaded.




From birth to weaning (around 3 weeks): 1st age milk
1st age milk is a supplement or alternative to mother's milk.

From weaning to 10 months: Starter Starter is for gestating (last period, after the 42nd day) and lactating bitches and for puppies, from weaning to 2 months old. Starter kibbles are easily re-hydrated to give the meals the consistency of gruel at the beginning of weaning.

From 2 months to 10 months: Mini Junior 33
Mini Junior 33 has a specific formula to help building Mini puppies' natural defences: a synergistic complex of antioxydants (lutein, taurine, vitamins C & E). Mini Junior 33 ensures digestive security, satisfies fussy appetites and offers a kibble suited to small jaws.

From 10 months to 8 years: Mini Adult 27
Mini Adult 27 ensures maintenance of ideal weight with L-Carnitine which stimulates the metabolism of fat reserves. Mini Adult 27 satisfies fussy appetites, nourishes the coat and helps reducing the development of tartar.

After 8 years: Mini Mature 27
Mini Mature 27 helps slowing down the effects of ageing: the phosphorus content is reduced to preserve renal function and protein content is maintained at 27% to avoid muscular wasting. Mini Mature 27 satisfies fussy appetites, maintains ideal weight and helps reducing the development of tartar.






The Medium Dog Story:

Renowned for their bravery, dynamism and physical aptitude for outdoors work, Medium dogs have always been prized for their abilities. With both speed and stamina, they make excellent herding and hunting dogs. Perfectly comfortable with modern lifestyles, they are particularly popular today for their active nature and their intuition, and are often seen in agility and obedience classes.

Major Characteristics of Medium Dogs:

Several factors, such as a sedentary way of life, poor dietary habits, sterilisation, or the genetic predisposition of some breeds, can be the cause of weight gain in medium-sized dogs. This problem cannot be taken lightly, because it can cause health risks and even reduced life expectancy. If a dog is overweight, a reduced fat food must be given and food ration adapted

The Medium dog's immune system and his natural defences need particular attention at every stage of life, from puppies at weaning and during growth, to the great demands of adult dogs and the increased fragility of older dogs. Lively, playful, dynamic and with great endurance qualities, the Medium dog demands a lot of his natural immunity. A specially adapted Health Nutrition food can help reinforce his natural defences and also support his general health.

The skin and coat is the first protective layer in the Medium dog's natural defences. Their role is to protect the body from variations in temperature, shocks, UV rays, and infectious agents so they require a special care.




From birth to weaning: 1st age milk

1st age milk is a supplement or alternative to mother's milk.

At weaning (from 3 to 7 weeks): Starter

Starter is for gestating (last period, after the 42nd day) and lactating bitches and for puppies from 4 to 7 weeks old. Starter makes the transition from a milk diet to solid food easier: the size, hardness and shape of the kibbles have been specially designed to help the puppies in this transition. When they are moistened with warm water (50°C) the kibbles quickly become soft throughout. Starter meets the high energy needs of the lactating bitch and growing puppy, satisfies fussy appetites and ensures digestive security.

Up to 12 months: Medium Junior 32

Medium Junior 32 promotes a balanced intestinal flora and a superior digestive tolerance thanks to the use of prebiotics which also improves the quality of the stools. Medium Junior 32 contains a specific formula which helps building your puppy's natural defences while ensuring harmonious growth and robust skeletal development.

From 12 months to 7 years: Medium Adult 25

Medium Adult 25 strengthens natural defences thanks to mannan-oligo-saccharides which promote beneficial intestinal flora. Omega 3 (EPA & DHA), omega 6 fatty acids, zinc, vitamin A and biotin regenerate hair and skin. Vitamins E and C help maintaining cell vitality. Medium Adult 25 also helps maintaining an ideal weight and ensures optimal digestion of food.

Over 7 years: Medium Mature 25

Medium Mature 25 helps slowing down the effects of ageing. It maintains vitality in the older dog thanks to a synergetic complex of antioxidants: vitamins E & C, polyphenols from green tea and grapes neutralise free radicals. The reduced phosphorus level helps maintaining renal function and protein levels are maintained at 25% to help maintaining the muscle mass. Medium Mature 25 also helps slowing down the formation of tartar.






The Maxi Dog Story:

Since olden times, Maxi dogs have been treasured for their incredible working abilities. Even today, they are still superb herding, tracking, rescuing, guarding and assistance dogs. Powerful, devoted, very attractive, strong and vigorous, the Maxi dog is an outdoors type above all, and works alongside his master in a perfect working or sporting partnership.

Major Characteristics of Maxi Dogs:
Maxi dogs are particularly prone to sensitive digestions. This usually shows itself as wet, soft, voluminous and bad-smelling stools, which can be a direct result of the specific anatomical and physiological characteristics of large breed dogs.

Large dogs use a lot of energy. Their very active temperament, combined with a large body mass, puts major stress on their joints, and over time, the cartilages can be damaged and arthritis develop.

The heart rate of the Maxi dogs is lower than small breed dogs. But they develop a stronger power. This explains a higher cardiac sensitivity of large breed dogs, and even more for hyper-active large breed dogs.

There is a common tendency these days for dogs to be prone to weight gain, due to their way of life and their activity levels, with associated risks of damage to long term health and longevity.

The skin and coat reflect the general state of the dog's health. Dry skin, scurf, dry or broken hairs are all signs of a problem. In some Maxi dogs, pollution, poor quality food and using cleaning products too much or in the wrong way can result in skin problems, itching or abnormal hair loss. If this is the case, consult your vet.



From weaning to 15 months: 1st age milk
1st age milk is a supplement or alternative to mother's milk.

From weaning to 5 months: Babydog Ultrasensible 30
Maxi Babydog Ultrasensible 30's specific formula helps building Maxi puppies' natural defences thanks to a synergistic complex of antioxydants (lutein, taurine, vitamins C & E): the mannan-oligo-saccharides stimulate the production of antibodies and help reducing the development of pathogenic bacteria. Maxi Babydog Ultrasensible 30 meets the very high energy requirements, ensures a balanced intestinal flora and helps sustaining the development of puppy's cerebral & visual fonctions at weaning.

From 5 months to 15 months: Maxi Junior 32
Maxi Junior 32 promotes a balanced intestinal flora and protects gastrointestinal mucous membranes by means of prebiotics: sugar beet pulp, fructo-oligo-saccharides, mannanoligo-saccharides, and psyllium which helps regulate intestinal transit. Maxi Junior 32 ensures harmonious development of the skeleton and muscles, and helps protecting joint health from the early age as well as building natural defences.

From 15 months to 5 years: Maxi Adult 26
Maxi Adult 26 ensures optimal digestive safety: fatty acids EPA & DHA (0.40%) have anti-inflammatory properties; insoluble mineral salts and sugar beet pulp (moderately fermentable fibre) facilitate intestinal transit and improve the quality of the stools. Maxi Adult 26 promotes healthy heart function, helps maintaining healthy joints and satisfies fussy appetites.

Over 5 years: Maxi Mature 26

Maxi Mature 26 helps slowing down the effects of ageing. A complex of synergistic anti oxidants: vitamins E & C, green tea and grape polyphenols protect cells and neutralise free radicals; the reduced phosphorus help maintaining healthy kidney function and a high protein content help maintaining the muscle tissue. Maxi Mature 26 ensures a strengthened digestive safety, helps maintaining healthy joints and reducing the development of tartar.

Weight management / Neutered dogs over 15 months: Light 27
Maxi Light 27 promotes weight loss with a 30% lower calorie content in the same volume food, compared with maintenance food. This promotes weight loss without any restriction. Besides, the high concentration of L-carnitine (200mg/kg) stimulates the metabolism of fat reserves. Maxi Light 27 increases the feeling of fullness while maintaining the muscle mass and satisfying fussy appetites.






The Giant Dog Story:

First found in Ireland between 2500 and 1500 years before Christ, the Irish Wolfhound, also known as the Irish Greyhound, can sometimes reach 1m high at the shoulder, and is thus the world's biggest dog. His courage and extraordinary power has been used in hunting wolves, moose, and even bears. In the image of his glorious ancestors, the Giant dog has a unique stature, power and elegance. He is a quiet, affectionate companion, and totally loyal to his master.

Major Characteristics of Giant Dogs:

A long and intense growth rate, imposing body shape and intense physical activity: the Giant dog puts enormous strain on his joints. During growth and throughout life, it is essential to feed a totally balanced food with no deficiences or excess. For example, calcium, which is necessary for healthy skeletal development, can produce problems if given in excess, such as producing a predisposition to osteochondrosis, which leads to malformation of articular cartilage.

The length of the Giant dog's colon (40 times larger than that of a miniature poodle) is one of explanations for his delicate digestion, because it means that digestive transit takes a long time, thus encouraging fermentation. Also the intestines only account for 2,8% of total body weight, compared to 7% in small-sized dogs. As a result Giant dogs have a lower digestive capacity. They therefore need a food with a very high energy content to minimise the volume of food and avoid digestive overload. Another specific body characteristic, the depth of chest in some Giant breeds, predisposes them to the risk of gastric dilatation-volvulus.

The Giant dog has a life expectancy of between 7 and 9 years, which explains why the effects of early ageing. It is also a recognised fact that large dogs have weaker cardiac systems than other breeds. It is therefore important to give him a specific food which takes account of these 2 paramaters from his arrival at adulthood.




From birth to weaning: 1st age milk
1st age milk is a supplement or alternative to mother's milk.

From weaning to 5 months: Giant Babydog Ultrasensible 30
Giant Babydog Ultrasensible 30's specific formula helps building Giant puppies' natural defences: its synergistic complex of antioxydants (lutein, taurine, vitamins C & E) boost natural defences and mannan-oligo-saccharides stimulate the production of antibodies while helping reducing the development of pathogenic bacteria. Giant Babydog Ultrasensible 30 meets the very high energy requirements of Giant puppies, ensures a balanced intestinal flora and helps sustaining the development of puppy's cerebral & visual fonctions at weaning

From 5 months to 8 months: Giant Puppy 34
Giant Puppy 34 controls the rhythm of growth and avoids excess weight gain through a controlled energy content and an adapted level of very digestible L.I.P proteins. It ensures bone mineralisation with a precisely balanced calcium and phosphorus content. Thus it helps consolidating bones and protecting joint health from very early in life. Giant Puppy 34 also ensures a balanced intestinal flora and helps building natural defences.

From 8 months to 18/24 months: Giant Junior 31
Giant Junior 31 helps maintaining healthy joints: chondroitin promotes cartilage hydration and glucosamine stimulates cartilage turnover. It also helps maintaining health with age by means of a patented complex of antioxidants (vitamin E and C, taurine and lutein). Its kibble is suitable for the giant junior dog. Giant Junior 31 ensures a balanced intestinal flora and promotes muscle development.

After 18/24 months: Giant Adult 28
Giant Adult 28 helps maintaining healthy joints. Its patented kibble encourages chewing and halves the speed of food intake. Giant Adult 28 helps slowing down the effects of ageing and promotes good cardiac muscle function.