For the bitch (during the last 3 weeks of gestation & throughout lactation) & her puppies (from weaning up to 2 months). A high energy density enables a reduced amount of food to be given per meal, decreases the intestinal workload & compensates for the low stomach capacity in puppies, & bitches in the last 3rd of gestation. Combination of high contents of Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Taurine & Luteine to support natural defences in growing puppies. Association of Manno-Oligo-Saccharides (MOS) with a patented synergistic antioxidant complex including high contents of Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Taurine & Lutein, to support natural defences of growing dogs. A pregnant bitch will gain 10% of body weight per week from the end of the 5th week. Her needs will increase 10% per week of further gestation. So the daily ration of our Starters increases by 10% at week 6, 20% at week 7 & 30% at week 8. Lactation also requires supple