Labrador Retriever puppies need a special food to support them during their sensitive growing phase. This needs to pay attention to healthy growth & lay the foundation for maintaining ideal weight by providing moderate energy contents. A strong immune system & a balanced intestinal flora will contribute to your Labrador puppy´s general well-being. Labrador Retrievers are unique dogs that bring charm & joy into any home. They have a unique fur structure with a water-resistant undercoat. The alkaline p H-value of their skin however weakens their skin´s barrier function. Your Lab often displays an enormous appetite but actually has a relatively low daily caloric requirement. Your Lab´s natural tendency to become overweight should be kept in mind when it´s feeding time Labradors love physical activity. Whether hunting work or just a walk your dog is a bundle of energy. Labs´ articular cartilage serves as a shock absorber & is often exposed to much stress. This is why they have a high risk of developing arthritis. Royal Canin Breed Labrador Retriever 33 Junior dry dog food was developed especially with the needs of young Labradors up to 15 months in mind. Balanced growth an optimal amount of protein & balanced supplies of calcium & phosphorus support harmonious bone development Ideal weight Reduced fat content (14%) & L-carnitine for stimulating the digestion of fats helps contribute towards maintaining you Labrador Retriever´s ideal weight. A special kibble thickness & shape as well as a recipe containing barley & psyllium help to provide a quick feeling a satisfaction & fullness. Strengthening the joints Royal Canin Breed Labrador Retriever Junior dog food helps to strengthen joints & can help provide stronger support for your Labrador´s bones. The joint nutrients chondroitin & glucosamine slow down the wearing of the joints & stimulate joint cell regeneration. The omega 3 fatty acids EPA & DHA work to reduce inflammation & manganese & a complex of anti-oxidants protect from oxidative damage Strong immune system the special anti-oxidant complex helps to strengthen the natural defences & develop a strong natural immune system High digestibility pre-biotics & psyllium support a balanced intestinal flora Kibble Royal Canin Breed Labrador Retriever Junior is a dry dog food for young Labradors with a recipe specially adapted to the breed´s nutritional requirements.