Royal Canin Shih Tzu Puppy Breed Health Nutrition Dry Dog Food

🐶 Royal Canin Shih Tzu Puppy (Junior 28) Dry Dog Food (1.5kg) – Breed-Specific Growth & Coat Support

Royal Canin Shih Tzu Puppy (Junior 28) is a complete and balanced dry dog food specially formulated for Shih Tzu puppies up to 10 months old. Designed around the unique needs of this toy breed, the formula supports healthy growth, digestive comfort, immune development, and skin and coat nourishment during the critical early months of life.

Shih Tzu puppies experience rapid growth while also being prone to digestive sensitivity. This tailored recipe provides carefully balanced protein and fat levels, alongside adapted calcium and phosphorus, to support strong bone and joint development without promoting excessive growth.

Enriched with borage oil, EPA, and DHA, the formula helps reinforce the skin barrier and support the development of a soft, lustrous coat.

🔍 Highlights
✔ Best dry dog food for Shih Tzu puppies
✔ Supports healthy bone and joint development
✔ Boosts immune system during growth
✔ Promotes digestive comfort and stool quality
✔ Tailored kibble for small Shih Tzu mouths

✅ Key Benefits

✔ Growth & Skeletal Support: Balanced protein and fat levels with adapted calcium and phosphorus help support healthy bone development and controlled growth.

✔ Immune System Support: Enriched with antioxidants to help reinforce natural defences during puppyhood.

✔ Digestive Health: Dietary fibre and prebiotics help stimulate beneficial gut bacteria, supporting improved stool quality and reducing stool odour.

✔ Skin & Coat Care: EPA, DHA, and borage oil nourish the skin from within and promote a soft, healthy coat.

✔ Specially Designed Kibble: Small, tailored kibble shape makes it easier for tiny mouths to pick up and encourages proper chewing.

This complete formula ensures your Shih Tzu puppy receives precisely balanced nutrition tailored to their breed and life stage.

🥩 Ingredients

Rice, dehydrated poultry protein, maize, animal fats, vegetable protein isolate, beet pulp, hydrolysed animal proteins, minerals, fish oil, soya oil, fructo-oligo-saccharides, hydrolysed yeast (source of manno-oligo-saccharides), borage oil (0.1%), marigold extract (source of lutein).

🧪 Nutritional Additives (per kg)

Vitamin A: 28,000 IU
Vitamin D3: 700 IU
Iron: 52 mg
Iodine: 5.2 mg
Copper: 10 mg
Manganese: 67 mg
Zinc: 201 mg
Selenium: 0.11 mg

Technological additives: Pentasodium triphosphate
Preservatives and antioxidants included

📊 Analytical Constituents

Protein: 28%
Fat content: 18%
Crude ash: 6.8%
Crude fibre: 1.5%
Omega-3 fatty acids: 6.8 g/kg (including EPA & DHA: 3 g/kg)

🧪 Why Choose Royal Canin Breed-Specific Nutrition

Royal Canin formulas are developed through decades of scientific research and collaboration with veterinary professionals. Breed-specific diets are designed to address known breed traits, sensitivities, metabolism, and jaw structure.

For Shih Tzu puppies, this helps support:
✔ Controlled growth and skeletal strength 🦴
✔ Strong natural immunity 🛡️
✔ Digestive comfort 🌿
✔ Healthy skin barrier and coat development ✨
✔ Proper chewing and oral health 🦷

This proactive nutritional approach supports lifelong health from the very beginning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this food suitable for?
Suitable for Shih Tzu puppies up to 10 months old.

When should I switch to adult Shih Tzu food?
Transition gradually to Royal Canin Shih Tzu Adult at around 10 months of age.

Does this help with digestive sensitivity?
Yes. The inclusion of prebiotics and dietary fibre helps support balanced gut bacteria and improved stool quality.

Is this a complete food?
Yes. It provides 100% complete and balanced nutrition for growing Shih Tzu puppies.

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✔ No tariffs or duties to UK or EU customers
✔ Carefully packed to ensure freshness and safety

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