Royal Canin X-Small Puppy Dry Dog Food 1.5kg

From week 10, when I got her, to week 12 I was feeding my 600g chorkie (chihuahua x Yorkshire terrier) pup on Hill's Science Plan small & miniature puppy kibble. She only ate tiny amounts and rarely cleared her bowl. Over those two weeks, she became quite skinny and although she grew a bit, she didn't put on any weight. Her breath and poo (sorry) were very, very smelly and poo (sorry again) was inconsistent. She was also scooting along on her bottom a lot. Asked the vet about it, she had just been wormed so it wasn't that and she didn't have an anal glad problem - so no idea really.I thought I'd try Royal Canin because lots of breeders seem to use it. The difference was amazing. As soon as I opened the bag she was there dancing around and looking really eager. I gave her the recommended amount, which was a lot more than she had been eating and not only did she gobble it down, but she came back looking for more. I only got the food yesterday, but already she has lost the gaunt look she was getting. She's full of energy, really cheeky and seems much happier. She no longer has bad breath, her poo (ditto) is as it should be and unless you stuck your nose in it (and really, I can't see anyone wanting to do that!) you'd hardly know it smells. Also, the scooting has stopped.Hopefully, those two weeks on Science Plan won't have caused any lasting damage. I feel so bad about giving her something that was obviously doing her no good, but I've never had such a tiny pup before and the packaging was very persuasive.The Royal Canin food is so palatable that she is happy to receive it as rewards when training. Thank you Royal Canin, if you haven't actually saved my puppy's life, you have certainly saved her health. I've had lots of dogs in the past and used lots of different makes of kibble, but after this, I'll never use another brand. I feel confident that when she moves onto the adult formula at 10 months, she'll continue to thrive.

I have tried numerous dry puppy brands and this is the only one all my pups have thrived on.The biscuit size has suited their tiny jaws and teeth even through the teething stages.The ingredient composition has not upset their digestive system in any way and stools remained firm and non smelly.Pups were eager to eat and the pack has simple to follow feeding guidelines.Weight gain has been as expected with no health issues - 3 litters to draw data from.Used from 8wks to 11mths on both Teacup and standard Poms.Transitioned to the Adult food after simple enough.Would use again no hesitation.

Just a good product great for mini pups

Liked this immensely. Our puppy loved theRoyal Cannine too.

Suitable for a small puppy but very expensive. There are better and cheaper dry kibble solutions out there, for your puppy to progress onto.

Dog loves it

Liked by my 10 week old puppy

Started off with these for my puppies and they are a real plus. They love them and are small enough for their mouths and teeth. It doesn't affect their tummies and I wouldn't buy anything else.