Royal Canin Mini Adult Dry Food for Small Dogs Royal Canin Mini Adult croquettes, specific for small dogs (1-10 kg) from 10 months to 8 years of age. They protect the skin and the hair, maintain ideal weight and prevent tartar. The teeth of small dogs are narrower than those of large dogs and it is therefore easier to lurk bacteria and food remains that, forming a patina on the dental surface, over time, will give rise to tartar. This can also lead to periodontitis, with the consequent risk of damaging the jaw, a rather delicate bone in small dogs. Frequent food changes can cause digestive sensitivities, loose stools or stomach swelling. This is why it is very important to feed your dog exclusively with highly digestible foods containing selected ingredients. In small dogs, a certain cutaneous sensitivity can also be found. This problem is often linked to a reaction by the immune system against pollens or allergens. A healthy and balanced diet contributes, however, to preserving and strengthening the protective barrier of the skin. 30-40% of small dogs are overweight, a problem that compromises health and can even reduce the life expectancy of the animal. Royal Canin Mini Adult croquettes have been specially developed to meet the nutritional needs of small-sized dogs (1 - 10 kg) from 10 months of age: Tartar prevention: sodium phosphate captures the calcium contained in saliva, preventing it from settling on the teeth and giving rise to tartar. Skin and coat protection: vitamins and amino acids strengthen the skin's natural defenses, thus preventing bacteria from attacking. Vitamin A, biotin, fish oil, linoleic acid and zinc instead make the coat shiny and act against dandruff. High tolerability: highly digestible nutrients, a natural saver-aroma as well as the special shape and structure of the croquettes make Royal Canin Mini Adult 27 appetizing and well accepted, even by the most difficult palates. Achieving weight: L-Carnitine stimulates the body to use its fat reserves while helping to accumulate less, thus achieving weight.