Because Schnauzers have very sensitive skin Royal Canin has developed Miniature Schnauzer 25 which has a patented complex of B vitamins amino acids and chelated minerals which reinforces the skin barrier Essential fatty acids reduces skin inflammation To keep the schnauzer at their ideal weight this diet is lower in fat and supplemented with L Carnitine which works to burn fat L Carnitine also reduces the amount of fat in the blood stream Nutrition optimizes the body s ability to manufacture melanin the pigment responsible for the coloration of skin coat Miniature Schnauzer 25 enhances the schnauzer s natural color Because of specialized kibble sodium tripolyphospate Miniature Schnauzer 25 reduces dental plaque limits tarter formation