Medicus Whole Body Support Diet For Dogs
A vet-formulated whole-food dog diet with highly digestible animal proteins, healthy fats, and very low carbohydrates. Supports lean muscle, steady energy, and overall vitality.
Why Medicus? Top benefits
When a pet’s needs become more complex, nutrition matters most. Scientific evidence and clinical experience support the use of whole-food nutrition to provide meaningful, targeted nutritional support.
• Whole-Food Nutrition: Responsibly sourced animal proteins, healthy fats, and whole-food ingredients form the foundation of every Medicus diet.
• Precisely Formulated: Each diet is carefully formulated with specific nutritional goals, guiding both nutrient levels and ingredient selection.
• Vet Developed, Nutritionist Reviewed: Developed in collaboration with independent veterinary specialists and nutrition consultants, with every batch undergoing rigorous testing to ensure safety, consistency, and traceability.
• Freeze-Dried for Nutritional Integrity: Freeze-drying allows Medicus to produce safe, shelf-stable food while preserving the natural nutritional integrity of whole-food ingredients.
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Diet Overview
Highlights
Who would benefit from this diet?
How It Works
The Medicus Whole Body Support Diet For Dogs is meticulously crafted to address these key nutritional needs:
Starts with Animal-Based Nutrition
• Dogs are built to eat animal proteins and fats. This recipe is meat-first, using highly digestible meats and organs that support muscle, energy, and overall body condition.
Keeps Carbohydrates Exceptionally Low
• This diet contains extremely low levels of carbohydrates:
Chicken – 3.8% of kcal
Beef – 3.7% of kcal
• This keeps the nutrition aligned with how dogs are naturally designed to eat, relying on proteins and fats rather than carbohydrates.
• This balance can be especially helpful for dogs who are overweight or need closer attention to carbohydrates.
Chicken – 3.8% of kcal
Beef – 3.7% of kcal
• This keeps the nutrition aligned with how dogs are naturally designed to eat, relying on proteins and fats rather than carbohydrates.
• This balance can be especially helpful for dogs who are overweight or need closer attention to carbohydrates.
Supports Lean Muscle and Steady Energy
• Highly digestible animal proteins provide the building blocks dogs use every day to maintain muscle, strength, and consistent energy.
Rich in Antioxidants from Whole Foods
• Whole-food ingredients like blueberries, cranberries, spinach, and broccoli naturally provide antioxidants that support cellular health and overall vitality.
• These compounds help support the body’s normal ability to handle everyday metabolic stress.
• These compounds help support the body’s normal ability to handle everyday metabolic stress.
Provides Complete Nutrition for Everyday Feeding
This recipe is nutrient-dense and easy to digest, providing complete, balanced nutrition that supports healthy weight, muscle maintenance, and long-term wellbeing.
Because it is rich in animal proteins, healthy fats, and antioxidant-rich whole foods, it provides a strong nutritional foundation for lifelong feeding.
Because it is rich in animal proteins, healthy fats, and antioxidant-rich whole foods, it provides a strong nutritional foundation for lifelong feeding.
Free-Range Chicken
Flaxseed
Egg
Whole Milk Cottage Cheese
Chicken Broth
Broccoli
Spinach
Blueberries
Ground Krill
Tomato
Avocado
Cranberries
Spirulina Algae
Sweet Potato
Barley Grass
Pomegranate
Sea Salt
Ground Egg Shell
Nutritional Yeast
Kelp
Mixed Tocopherols
Zinc Proteinate
B Vitamins
Beef
Beef Liver
Flaxseed
Egg
Beef Bone Broth
Whole Milk Cottage Cheese
Ground Krill
Beets
Broccoli
Spinach
Blueberries
Tomato
Avocado
Cranberries
Spirulina
Sweet Potato
Barley Grass
Pomegranate
Sea Salt
Ground Egg Shell
Nutritional Yeast
Kelp
Mixed Tocopherols
Zinc Proteinate
B Vitamins
Our Standards
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100% real food
No Meat Meals
Made from real, whole-food ingredients rather than rendered meals or heavily processed powders. Whole foods provide nutrients the body can efficiently digest, absorb, and utilize.
No Meat Meals
Rendering converts animal carcasses into ingredients for animal feed. They are ground, heavily cooked, pressed to remove fats, ground again, and then dried. Included in this process are bones, organs, blood, feathers, and slaughter floor waste. Meal is a heavily processed ingredient before it’s added to kibble.
Locally Sourced Ingredients
No High-Heat Cooking
Responsibly sourced from trusted suppliers who prioritize ingredient quality and safety. This sourcing approach allows us to select ingredients such as organically grown produce, wild-caught fish, and pasture-raised beef.
No High-Heat Cooking
Avoids high-temperature processing that can degrade proteins, fats, and sensitive nutrients.
Carefully Selected Whole-Animal Meats
No Corn
Uses digestible animal proteins that provide essential amino acids to support muscle maintenance, skin integrity, immune function, and metabolic health.
Our formulas do not include corn or corn-derived ingredients. Instead, we use whole-food carbohydrate sources selected for their digestibility and nutritional contribution to the overall formulation.
Organic Produce
No Antibiotics
Pesticide exposure can increase oxidative stress and place unnecessary strain on the body. When available, we prioritize organically grown produce in our formulas. This means ingredients are grown without synthetic pesticides or herbicides, supporting cleaner, more natural nutrition from the ground up.
Because we source meat from trusted partners who follow responsible animal-raising practices, no antibiotics, hormones, or other medications are administered to the animals prior to slaughter. This helps preserve the integrity of the ingredients used in our formulas
Freeze-Dried
No Byproducts
Freeze-drying removes moisture while preserving the original nutrient profile and digestibility of whole foods without high-heat processing.
No Byproducts
Byproducts are the result of whole foods being broken down into smaller parts, like peas being broken down into pea protein, pea flour, pea fiber, and pea starch. This allows pet food companies to list these as separate ingredients on their ingredient decks.
Veterinarian Developed
No Hormones
Developed by a veterinarian using whole-food ingredients and nutritional science to support specific physiological functions through purposeful nutrition.
No Added Hormones or Routine Antibiotics
Because we source meat from trusted partners who follow responsible animal-raising practices, no antibiotics, hormones, or other medications are administered to the animals prior to slaughter. This helps preserve the integrity of the ingredients used in our formulas.
Independently Reviewed
No Artificial Preservatives
Each formulation undergoes independent review to verify ingredient safety, nutrient balance, and formulation integrity.
No Artificial Preservatives
We only use mixed tocopherols, a natural preservative, in all Medicus Diets. While it functions as a way to keep each bag of food shelf-stable and fresh, it is also an antioxidant.
Made in WI
No Artificial Flavoring
Dr. Chris Bessent is the owner and operator of the Wisconsin-based facilities where Medicus is made. This gives her the ability to provide strict oversight of every step of the production phases, from when the ingredients enter the facility to when the finished food leaves the facility for delivery to your door. Every ingredient, each production phase, and every batch of food is logged for complete traceability.
No Artificial Flavoring
Because all of our ingredients are freeze-dried, the original flavor remains, making it similar to a fresh or home-cooked diet in taste.
Limited Ingredient
No Artificial Dyes
Limited-ingredient formulations help support digestibility and enable more precise nutritional formulation for sensitive systems.
No Artificial Dyes
Artificial dyes are used in pet foods to add color to brown kibble in an attempt to give them a more desirable and aesthetically pleasing color.
Antioxidant-Rich
No Cellulose
Each Medicus formula contains naturally occurring antioxidants, including polyphenols from blueberries, carotenoids from spinach, and astaxanthin from krill. Antioxidants help protect cells from oxidative stress.
No Cellulose
Does not include non-nutritive bulking agents or filler ingredients like cellulose.
Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids
No Soy
Omega-3 fatty acids support normal immune function, cardiovascular health, skin integrity, and renal physiology. Medicus formulas are uniquely formulated to provide an approximate 1:1 Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio using whole-food sources, a balance that differs significantly from conventional pet foods.
No Soy
No soy or soy-derived ingredients. Soy is often used as a concentrated plant protein, but we instead rely on whole-food animal proteins and complementary ingredients to provide complete amino acid profiles and balanced nutrition.
3rd-Party Tested
No Brewers Rice
Each Medicus diet went through complete, comprehensive 3rd-party testing. Several rounds of AAFCO Nutrient Profile testing ensured that both macro- and micronutrient levels are meeting your pet’s specific nutritional needs.
No Brewers Rice
Many kibble diets contain brewers rice, a byproduct of white rice processing. We use whole white rice selected for digestibility and nutritional contribution.
Minimally Processed
No Wheat
Prepared using gentle processing methods that preserve whole-food structure, digestibility, and nutrient availability.
No Wheat
Wheat is commonly used as a filler by commercial kibble companies because it is inexpensive and readily available. Wheat is used as a plant-based protein and isn’t as digestible or bioavailable for carnivores.
Bioavailable Proteins
No Feed-Grade Ingredients
Uses protein sources the body can efficiently digest, absorb, and utilize for tissue maintenance and metabolic function.
No Feed-Grade Ingredients
Uses ingredients selected for safety, digestibility, and nutritional integrity.
Ingredients
Chicken Diet
Free-Range Chicken, Flaxseed, Egg, Whole Milk Cottage Cheese, Chicken Broth, Broccoli, Spinach, Blueberries, Ground Krill, Tomato, Avocado, Cranberries, Spirulina Algae, Sweet Potato, Barley Grass, Pomegranate, Sea Salt, Ground Egg Shell, Nutritional Yeast, Kelp, Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Proteinate, B Vitamins
Beef Diet
Beef, Beef Liver, Flaxseed, Egg, Beef Bone Broth, Whole Milk Cottage Cheese, Ground Krill, Beets, Broccoli, Spinach, Blueberries, Tomato, Avocado, Cranberries, Spirulina, Sweet Potato, Barley Grass, Pomegranate, Sea Salt, Ground Egg Shell, Nutritional Yeast, Kelp, Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Proteinate, B Vitamins
Cups in a Bag
Nuggets
Chicken 71.9 g/cup , 12 2/3 cups | Beef 66.82 g/cup , 13 1/2 cups
Paté
Chicken 113.1 g/cup , 8 cups | Beef 117.5 g/cup , 7 3/4 cups
Calorie Content
Nuggets
Chicken 4,233 kcal/kg , 304 kcal/cup | Beef 4,904 kcal/kg , 328 kcal/cup
Paté
Chicken 4,233 kcal/kg , 479 kcal/cup | Beef 4,904 kcal/kg , 576 kcal/cup
Guaranteed Analysis
Chicken
Crude Protein (min.) 45%
Crude Fat (min.) 22%
Crude Fiber (max.) 10%
Moisture (max.) 5%
Beef
Crude Protein (min.) 38%
Crude Fat (min.) 35%
Crude Fiber (max.) 8%
Moisture (max.) 5%
Crude Protein (min.) 45%
Crude Fat (min.) 22%
Crude Fiber (max.) 10%
Moisture (max.) 5%
Beef
Crude Protein (min.) 38%
Crude Fat (min.) 35%
Crude Fiber (max.) 8%
Moisture (max.) 5%
Complete & Balanced
The Medicus Whole Body Support Diet For Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.
Nutritional Facts
▼How to Feed
Feeding Guide
Use these guidelines as a starting point and adjust as needed to support your pet's ideal body condition over time. Because Medicus is built from whole foods, intake may vary based on age, activity level, and environment. Always provide access to fresh water.
Rehydration Recommended
Nugget Rehydration Directions: Rehydrate by adding +/- ¾ cup of warm water for every cup of food. Mix the water and food, and wait 3-4 minutes, then serve.
Paté Rehydration Directions: Add 1 1/2 cups of hot water (120 degrees F) for every 1 cup of Medicus pate powder. Mix and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Prior to serving, add two additional tablespoons of warm water and mix.
Tested. Trusted. Vet-Approved.
Tested. Trusted. Vet-Formulated.
Real ingredients. Thoughtful formulation.
Medicus diets use whole animal proteins, organ meats, and carefully chosen produce, preserved through freeze-drying to maintain their natural nutritional integrity.
Across our Foundation, Targeted, and Veterinary diets, every formula is developed by a veterinarian and independently reviewed by veterinary professionals.
cGMP Certified Facility
Made in our own facility under veterinary oversight. Every batch meets the highest safety and quality standards—because your pet deserves nothing less.
Responsibly Sourced
We partner only with cGMP-compliant suppliers committed to sustainability and conservation. Trust but verify—it's our promise to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product Questions
It’s whole-food nutrition built around how dogs are naturally designed to fuel their bodies. This recipe prioritizes highly digestible animal proteins, healthy fats, exceptionally low carbohydrate levels, and antioxidant nutrients from whole foods.
It can be fed as a dog’s primary daily diet or used as a strong nutritional foundation within a curated bowl.
This diet can be fed to any adult dog, but it is especially beneficial for dogs who aren’t thriving as expected.
Dogs with lower appetite, reduced energy, difficulty maintaining weight or muscle, or those not doing well on carbohydrate-heavy foods often benefit from its fat-forward, nutrient-dense design.
Dogs who aren’t thriving are often not getting enough usable nourishment from their food, even when calorie intake appears adequate.
This recipe prioritizes highly digestible proteins, healthy fats, and antioxidant-rich whole foods while limiting carbohydrates. This provides steady, efficient nourishment and supports overall vitality.
Yes. This diet is formulated to provide complete and balanced nutrition and can be fed as a dog’s primary daily food.
Some families feed it consistently, while others use it as a strong nutritional foundation while curating their dog’s bowl over time.
Yes. Many families use this diet as a nutritional anchor while continuing to thoughtfully curate their dog’s bowl.
Its nutrient density and balanced formulation provide stability while allowing flexibility based on individual needs.
Dogs are naturally designed to use fats and proteins as their primary energy sources.
Limiting carbohydrates helps maintain a nutritional profile aligned with how dogs are biologically designed to eat.
Order Questions
All orders are shipped within 1-2 business days.
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