During the intensive growth phase, your giant breed puppy needs sufficient calories and the right nutrients to support healthy development, as this is the time when bones, muscles, senses and nervous system all develop. Royal canin giant puppy contains tailored nutrients that support this important growth and help to avoid excessive weight gain. The recipe of this royal canin giant puppy contains balanced levels of minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, in order to ensure the development of strong, quick growing bones. During this time, the levels of antibodies from mother's milk begin to dwindle in your puppy. This means that your puppy requires optimum protein to help develop its own immune system. Nutrients such as vitamins c and e help to support the body's natural defences as effectively as possible. Extra large breed dogs often have a sensitive digestive system and can suffer with diarrhoea and flatulence. A combination of beneficial prebiotics such as fos, mos and beet pulp and highly digestible proteins support balance in the gut flora for healthy digestion. Royal canin giant puppy at a glance complete dry food for giant breed puppies expected adult weight 45kg aged between 2 8 months controlled energy content to support a puppy's intensive growth phase strong immune system contains a nutrient complex including vitamins c e supports the microbiome also suitable for sensitive digestive systems healthy bones joints thanks to a tailored mineral content tailored kibble shape tailored to the jaws of extra large puppies the kibble of this royal canin giant puppy has been specially developed for the large jaws of giant breed puppies, making it easy to pick up and chew.