Medicus Skin Health Diets for dogs are therapeutic meals designed to provide the nutritional framework for the unique nutritional needs of a dog with skin inflammation.

Diet Overview
Designed to support the skin barrier and diminish heat and inflammation expressed in the hyper-sensitized body.
The Medicus Skin Health Diet is made with real, whole foods picked for their unique properties.

Highlights

•     High-quality novel proteins
•     High levels of Omega 3 fatty acids, with an Omega 6:3 ratio of 0.55:1
•     Essential GLA from evening primrose oil

Who would benefit from this diet?

•     Allergic Dermatitis
•     Food Allergies
•     Atopy
•     Skin Sensitivities
•     Chronic Skin Conditions
•     Other Inflammatory Skin Conditions

How It Works
The Medicus Canine Skin Health Diet is meticulously crafted to address these key nutritional needs:

Nourishes the Body with Novel Foods

•     Novel proteins, including guinea fowl and grass-fed bison liver
•     Food sensitivities are a gradual progression, which is why novel ingredients work. Dogs can’t have a reaction to something they’ve never experienced.

Decreases Inflammation in the Skin

•     An ideal ratio of Omega 3 fatty acids repair, nourish, and strengthen the skin’s integrity. Omega 6: omega 3 ratio – 0.55:1

Nourishes the Skin

•     Evening Primrose Oil is rich in essential Omega 6 fatty acid, GLA
•     GLA is vital for supporting the skin’s barrier function– this is how the skin protects itself from dehydration and stress

Food sensitivities can be triggered by the quality of ingredients in a pet food (think meat meals, 4D meats), feeding the same diet for years, and biologically inappropriate foods, including fillers, dyes, and synthetic preservatives. Food sensitivities are a gradual progression, which is why clean, novel ingredients work.

Guinea Fowl
A novel protein leaner than chicken and rich in essential nutrients, including protein, fatty acids, B-vitamins, iron, phosphorus, zinc, folate, and magnesium.
Bison Liver
A novel meat, bison liver is lean and nutrient-dense, loaded with iron, vitamin B, and C.
Rice
Easily digested and rich in folate and iron.
Egg
As a water-binding agent, it’s able to lock moisture into skin cells. Plus, it helps to firm and nourish the skin from the inside out. Eggs contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants studies show have the potential to improve skin tone.
Flaxseed
A healthy source of fiber and full of polyphenols, an antioxidant that defends against oxidative stress to decrease inflammation.
Sweet Potato
Filled with vitamins, these root vegetables offer fiber, beta-carotene, and vitamin C. Antioxidant micronutrients, including beta carotene, can increase the skin’s defenses against UV radiation and help maintain skin health.
Squash
Research shows that vitamin E can help to protect skin against damage and inflammation from free radicals.
Carrots
Like sweet potatoes, carrots are rich in micronutrients, fiber, and antioxidants, including beta-carotene.
Ground Krill
A clean, potent source of omega 3 (EPA/DHA) and the antioxidant astaxanthin.  It also contains phospholipids, a more efficient delivery method for Omegas, which repair, nourish, and build skin integrity.
Sea Salt
Salt helps cells move nutrients and waste where it needs to go.
Evening Primrose Oil
From a plant known as the “King’s Cure-All,” the oil is extracted from the seeds because they’re rich in GLA– about 7-14%.
Ground Egg Shell
The shell provides a whole food calcium source, and the membrane lining offers collagen, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, and glucosamine.
Kelp
Naturally high in antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties, and it’s a natural form of iodine.
Cod Liver Oil
A whole food source of vitamin D and rich in anti-inflammatory Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.
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
3,927 kcal/kg  |  373 kcal/cup
Cups In A Bag
95.1 g/cup  | 4 3/4 cups/lb

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.

REHYDRATION RECOMMENDED
Water helps with digestion, circulation, and other bodily processes like perfusion (movement of fluids through the organ), which helps move the harmful byproducts through the filtration system and out of the body.

Palatibility Suggestions
Consult with your veterinarian before following these suggestions. Every dog and their condition is different, so it is best to learn whether the recommendations and ingredients are right for them.

Chicken Bone Broth
Hydrate your dog’s food with chicken bone broth (no sodium) as a nutritious and enticing way to add moisture and flavor. Bone broth sits well in a dog’s stomach so it is perfect for dogs with decreased appetite.

Plain Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt is full of healthy probiotics that benefit the microbiome. The gut microbiome directly affects the health of distant organs, skin health included. There’s a strong correlation between skin issues, atopic dermatitis, even skin cancers, and an altered or out-of-balance gut microbiome.

Kefir
Hydrate your dog’s food with kefir, which contains probiotics, beneficial enzymes, and vitamins B & K. It is also a great source of calcium.

Day 1-2
Feed 25% | 75%
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Day 3-4
Feed 50% | 50%
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Day 5-6
Feed 75% | 25%
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Day 7
Feed 100%
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