Medicus Bland Diets for Dogs (32 oz)
Medicus Bland Diets for dogs are therapeutic meals designed to provide the nutritional framework for the unique nutritional needs of a dog with GI irritation and upset.
Diet Overview
Designed to alleviate gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea and vomiting and encourage recovery.
The Medicus Canine Bland Diet is formulated with real, whole foods chosen specifically for their low fat content and digestibility.
Highlights
- Low fat
- Easily digestible Carbohydrate
- High-Quality Single Source Protein
- Gut-soothing herbs
- Limited Ingredients
- For supplemental short-term use.
For long-term nutrition transfer to Medicus Sensitive Stomach Diet.
Who would benefit from this diet?
- Reintroduction Into Eating After A Short Period Of NPO
- Acute Gastrointestinal Upset
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Pancreatitis
How It Works
The Medicus Canine Bland Diet is meticulously crafted to address these key nutritional needs:
Nourishes the Body with Clean, Easily Digestible Foods
- Low fat
- Easily digestible carbohydrate
- High-quality, animal-based protein – low fat hamburger
Ingredients
Beef
Clean, lean beef is incredibly digestible, which is crucial for the reactive and inflamed gi tract.
Rice
Veterinarians around the globe utilize rice for gi issues due to its digestibility. Rice is low in fat and fiber, which is not challenging for the inflamed and reactive gut.
Ginger
Has anti-inflammatory properties and soothes the digestive system, easing nausea and gastrointestinal problems.
Cinnamon
A warming herb that is soothing on the stomach and easy to digest.
Sea Salt
A mineral to replenish fluids, it replaces the essential salts that are lost during bouts of vomiting or diarrhea.
Potassium Salt
Used as an electrolyte replenisher to ensure adequate potassium levels last during gi upset.
Egg Shell
The shell provides a whole food calcium source, and the membrane lining offers collagen, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, and glucosamine.
Mixed Tocopherols
Part of the vitamin E family (akin to vegetable oil) & often used as a natural preservative to maintain freshness.
Zinc Proteinate
A chelated mineral bound to an amino acid that protects against oxidative stress.
B-Vitamins
Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, and Folic Acid are incredibly fragile B vitamins. They help a variety of enzymes do their jobs, so food more easily turns into energy in the body.
Calorie Content
3,773 kcal/kg | 373 kcal/cup
Guaranteed Analysis
- Crude Protein (min.) 18%
- Crude Fat (min.) 5%
- Crude Fiber (max.) 5%
- Moisture (max.) 5%
Supplemental Feeding
The Medicus Bland Diet is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.
How to Feed
Feeding Guide
Always consult your veterinarian before introducing this diet to your dog. Start with these daily feeding guidelines and follow your veterinarian’s suggestions about the number of meals per day and whether the daily recommendation is right for your dog.
