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Medicus Veterinary Diets Bland Diet Freeze Dried Raw Food for Dogs (32oz bag)

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Medicus Veterinary Diets Bland Diet Freeze Dried Raw Food for Dogs (32oz bag)

Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply

A vet-formulated, freeze-dried whole-food bland diet designed to provide gentle, easily digestible nutrition for dogs experiencing acute gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhea. The Medicus Bland Diet is built with low-fat, limited ingredients and simple carbohydrate sources to help provide nourishment while minimizing digestive strain. Intended for short-term feeding when reintroducing food after gastrointestinal distress. Once digestion stabilizes, dogs should transition to the Sensitive Stomach Support Diet for complete and balanced digestive support. Available in Nugget and Paté formats to support palatability and feeding flexibility.

VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation

Who This Diet Is For

  • Dogs reintroducing food after a short period of not eating (NPO)
  • Dogs experiencing acute vomiting or diarrhea
  • Dogs with temporary gastrointestinal upset
  • Dogs requiring low-fat, highly digestible nutrition
  • Dogs recovering from pancreatitis under veterinary guidance

Diet Overview

The Medicus Bland Diet is formulated to provide gentle, highly digestible nutrition for dogs experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, or acute digestive upset. Built with low-fat, limited ingredients and simple carbohydrate sources, it helps provide nourishment while minimizing digestive strain. It is intended for short-term feeding when reintroducing food after gastrointestinal distress. This is not a complete and balanced diet and should not be used for long-term feeding.

  • Low fat to support gentle digestion and fat-restricted needs
  • Easily digestible carbohydrate sources for accessible energy
  • High-quality, single-source animal protein (beef)
  • Limited ingredients to reduce digestive burden
  • Gut-soothing herbs (ginger and cinnamon) traditionally used for digestive comfort
  • For short-term supplemental use before transitioning to Sensitive Stomach Support Diet
  • Available in Nugget and Paté formats

How It Works

  • Nourishes the body with clean, easily digestible foods: Low-fat formulation helps provide gentle nutrition during digestive upset. Easily digestible carbohydrate sources from rice help provide accessible energy. High-quality, low-fat beef provides essential protein while remaining gentle on digestion
  • Provides gentle energy without overwhelming the digestive system: Limited ingredient formulation reduces digestive complexity. Simple whole-food ingredients are selected for ease of digestion and support gradual reintroduction of nutrition after GI upset
  • Supports digestive comfort during recovery: Low fat levels help support dogs requiring fat-restricted nutrition. Ginger and cinnamon are traditionally used to support digestive comfort and help provide a stable nutritional foundation during periods of GI sensitivity
  • Designed for short-term use before transitioning back to complete nutrition: Provides temporary nutritional support during acute digestive episodes. Helps stabilize digestion before transitioning to the Sensitive Stomach Support Diet. Not intended as a long-term complete and balanced diet

Ingredients

Beef, Rice, Ginger, Cinnamon, Sea Salt, Potassium Chloride, Ground Egg Shell, Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid.

VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation

Key Ingredient Highlights

  • Beef: Clean, lean beef provides highly digestible complete protein to support essential nutrient intake while remaining gentle on the digestive system during periods of GI sensitivity. In Western GI nutrition, lean animal protein is a cornerstone of bland diet formulation due to its high biological value and low residue. In TCVM, beef is Neutral with Spleen and Stomach affinity, tonifying Qi and Blood and warming the Middle Jiao, supporting the Spleen Qi deficiency pattern commonly underlying acute GI upset and digestive weakness
  • Rice: A simple, easily digestible carbohydrate providing gentle energy while supporting digestive tolerance. Rice is the gold standard carbohydrate in bland diet formulations due to its extremely low fiber, low fat, and high starch digestibility - it places the least burden on an irritated digestive system. In TCVM, rice is Neutral with Spleen and Stomach affinity, strengthening digestive Qi and resolving Dampness - a foundational food therapy ingredient for restoring Middle Jiao function after acute GI illness
  • Ginger: Included as a traditional whole-food ingredient with well-documented antiemetic and prokinetic properties. Ginger helps support digestive comfort and gastric motility, making the diet easier to tolerate during gastrointestinal upset. In TCVM, ginger (Sheng Jiang) is Warming and Acrid with Spleen, Stomach, and Lung affinity, warming the Middle Jiao, dispersing Cold, and stopping vomiting - one of the classical TCVM herbs for acute digestive upset and Stomach Cold
  • Cinnamon: Contains naturally occurring plant compounds and has traditionally been included in digestive formulations to support gastrointestinal balance. Contributes warming digestive support and palatability. In TCVM, cinnamon (Rou Gui/Gui Zhi) is Warming with Spleen, Kidney, Heart, and Liver affinity - warming Yang, dispersing Cold, and supporting Middle Jiao function, complementary to ginger's warming digestive direction
  • Sea Salt: Provides essential sodium and chloride to help support normal hydration and electrolyte balance - important during acute GI episodes where fluid and electrolyte losses occur through vomiting and diarrhea
  • Potassium Chloride: Potassium is an essential electrolyte supporting proper fluid balance and normal cellular function - especially important during digestive upset when potassium losses can occur. Supports normal hydration and electrolyte restoration during recovery
  • Ground Egg Shell: Provides a natural whole-food source of calcium for thoughtful mineral balance in this limited-ingredient formulation
  • Mixed Tocopherols: A natural form of vitamin E maintaining freshness while contributing antioxidant support
  • Zinc Proteinate: A highly bioavailable form of zinc supporting normal immune function, gut lining integrity, and nutrient utilization - relevant during GI recovery, where intestinal barrier function is being restored
  • B Vitamins (Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid): Water-soluble B vitamins support normal energy metabolism and help a variety of enzymes convert food into usable energy. During acute GI illness, B vitamin status can be affected by reduced intake and increased losses; supplementation supports normal metabolic function during recovery

Guaranteed Analysis

  • Crude Protein (Min): 18%
  • Crude Fat (Min): 5%
  • Crude Fiber (Max): 5%
  • Moisture (Max): 5%

Calorie Content (Calculated ME)

  • Nuggets: 3,773 kcal/kg - 390 kcal/cup
  • Paté: 3,773 kcal/kg - 535 kcal/cup

Cups Per Bag

  • Nuggets: 103.6 g/cup - 9 cups per 32oz bag
  • Paté: 141.9 g/cup - 6 1/3 cups per 32oz bag

Cup amounts are estimates. Because this food is freeze-dried, volume can vary from bag to bag. What's consistent is weight: each bag contains 32oz with a +/-5% tolerance.

Daily Feeding Guidelines

Use these guidelines as a starting point and adjust based on your dog's individual needs and response. Always provide access to fresh water. Use only as directed by your veterinarian.

Weight (lbs) Average Metabolism (Cups/Day) Fast Metabolism (Cups/Day)
5 1/3 1/2
10 1/2 3/4
20 7/8 1 1/3
30 1 1/4 1 3/4
40 1 1/2 2 1/8
50 1 3/4 2 1/2
60 2 2 7/8
70 2 1/4 3 1/3
80 2 1/2 3 2/3
90 2 3/4 3 7/8
100 2 7/8 4 1/3
120 3 1/3 4 7/8
140 3 3/4 5 1/2
160 4 1/8 6 1/8
180 4 1/2 6 2/3

Rehydration Instructions (Recommended)

Adding warm water improves digestibility, increases moisture intake, and enhances palatability - especially helpful during recovery from gastrointestinal upset when hydration support is important.

  • Nuggets: Add approximately 3/4 cup of warm water per cup of food. Mix and wait 3-4 minutes, then serve.
  • Paté: Add 1 1/2 cups of hot water (120 degrees F) per cup of Medicus paté powder. Mix and let rest for 5 minutes. Prior to serving, add two additional tablespoons of warm water and mix.

Supplemental Feeding Notice

The Medicus Bland Diet is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only. It is not complete and balanced and should not be used as a long-term diet. Use as directed by your veterinarian.

VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Medicus Bland Diet used for?

The Medicus Bland Diet is designed for short-term feeding during episodes of acute digestive upset such as vomiting or diarrhea. It provides simple, highly digestible nutrition while the digestive system stabilizes and food is gradually reintroduced, or as directed by your veterinarian.

When should I use a bland diet instead of regular food?

A bland diet is typically used when dogs cannot tolerate their regular food due to gastrointestinal irritation. This may include vomiting, diarrhea, pancreatitis, or after a short period without food when gentle nutrition is needed to reintroduce feeding, or as directed by your veterinarian.

How long should my dog stay on the Bland Diet?

This diet is intended for short-term use only, typically for several days. Once digestive symptoms improve and your dog is tolerating food normally, you can begin transitioning back to a complete and balanced diet. For dogs with ongoing sensitivity, the Sensitive Stomach Support Diet may be the appropriate next step, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Is this diet complete and balanced?

No. The Medicus Bland Diet is not complete and balanced and is intended for supplemental, short-term feeding only. It provides temporary nutritional support during digestive upset but should not be used as a long-term diet, or as directed by your veterinarian.

When should I transition off the Bland Diet?

Once vomiting or diarrhea has resolved and your dog is consistently tolerating food, you can gradually transition back to a complete and balanced, species-appropriate diet. For dogs with ongoing digestive sensitivity, the Sensitive Stomach Support Diet may be used to provide continued digestive support during that transition, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Do I need to rehydrate the nuggets or paté before serving?

Yes - rehydration is recommended. Adding warm water improves digestibility, increases moisture intake, and enhances palatability, which can be especially helpful during recovery from gastrointestinal upset when hydration support is important. See the rehydration directions above for format-specific instructions, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Can this diet be used for dogs with pancreatitis or fat-restricted needs?

Yes. The low fat content (minimum 5% fat) makes this diet appropriate for dogs requiring fat-restricted nutrition, under veterinary guidance. Always confirm fat restriction requirements and feeding duration with your veterinarian, or as directed by your veterinarian.

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