Royal Canin X-Small Adult 8+ is a specialised dry dog food for dogs of very small breeds weighing under 4kg that are approaching their senior years. At eight, a small dog has not yet reached old age but will be showing the first symptoms of approaching senior years. To keep your dog in shape, feeding the right diet is of crucial importance. The right nutrition can counteract a sluggish digestive system, sensitive kidneys, joint pain & many other niggles of ageing. Royal Canin X-Small Adult 8+ contains valuable nutrients & vitamins that support health into old age. Soluble fibre & L.I.P. proteins can support digestive security & improve stool quality. Royal Canin X-Small Adult 8+ dry dog food is specially adapted to the particular needs of adult dogs of very small breeds (up to 4kg) from eight years: Fights the symptoms of ageing: a synergistic complex of antioxidants (vitamins C & E, polyphenols from grapes & green tea) counteracts oxidative stress & helps fight the symptoms of ageing With vitamin C with antioxidant effect, promotes the regeneration of vitamin E to strengthen protection against free radicals Vitamin E: protects the fat structure of the cell membrane from attack by free radicals. Numerous studies with humans have shown the importance of vitamin E for the prevention of certain illnesses Polyphenols from grapes & green tea have an antioxidant effect inside the cells by protection the DNA of the cell core. Polyphenols can help to limit the effect of cell ageing & protect from cancer, infection & circulatory disease Maintains ideal weight: L-carnitine mobilises the body's own fat reserves, reduces fat storage & helps to keep the ideal weight Enhanced palatability: carefully selected nutrients & natural flavour protection help stimulate fussy appetites. A special kibble size, shape & texture makes feeding easier for fussy dogs Dental health: sodium triphosphate helps reduce tartar formation thanks to the chelation agents in calcium Optimal digestive security: increased proportions of soluble fibre (amongst others psyllium) & highly digestible L.I.P. proteins help reduce constipation & diarrhoea Kibble: