Canine Creek Starter is a complete food specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of the mother and her puppies during the first five stages of life: gestation, birth, lactation, weaning and growth up to 3 months. This grain free formula comes in easily rehydrable form making it suitable for pregnant, lactating pets. Essential vitamins, chelated minerals and combination of 7 super antioxidants supports nutritional needs of nursing mothers.