{"product_id":"canine-skin-health-diet-32oz","title":"Canine Skin Health Diet, 32oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedicus 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description product-description\" data-model=\"XLite\\Model\\Product\" data-identifier=\"55482\" data-property=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedicus 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDesigned to support the skin barrier and diminish heat and inflammation expressed in the hyper-sensitized body.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Medicus Skin Health Diet is made with real, whole foods picked for their unique properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e High-quality novel proteins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e High levels of Omega 3 fatty acids, with an Omega 6:3 ratio of 0.55:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Essential GLA from evening primrose oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho would benefit from this diet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Allergic Dermatitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Food Allergies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Atopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Skin Sensitivities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chronic Skin Conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Other Inflammatory Skin Conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Medicus Canine Skin Health Diet is meticulously crafted to address these key nutritional needs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNourishes the Body with Novel Foods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Novel proteins, including guinea fowl and grass-fed bison liver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Food sensitivities are a gradual progression, which is why novel ingredients work. Dogs can’t have a reaction to something they’ve never experienced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecreases Inflammation in the Skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e An ideal ratio of Omega 3 fatty acids repair, nourish, and strengthen the skin’s integrity. Omega 6: omega 3 ratio - 0.55:1\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNourishes the Skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Evening Primrose Oil is rich in essential Omega 6 fatty acid, GLA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e GLA is vital for supporting the skin’s barrier function- this is how the skin protects itself from dehydration and stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuinea Fowl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA novel protein leaner than chicken and rich in essential nutrients, including protein, fatty acids, B-vitamins, iron, phosphorus, zinc, folate, and magnesium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBison Liver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA novel meat, bison liver is lean and nutrient-dense, loaded with iron, vitamin B, and C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEasily digested and rich in folate and iron.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAs 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlaxseed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA healthy source of fiber and full of polyphenols, an antioxidant that defends against oxidative stress to decrease inflammation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Potato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFilled 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nResearch shows that vitamin E can help to protect skin against damage and inflammation from free radicals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLike sweet potatoes, carrots are rich in micronutrients, fiber, and antioxidants, including beta-carotene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGround Krill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSea Salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSalt helps cells move nutrients and waste where it needs to go.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvening Primrose Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom 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%.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGround Egg Shell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe shell provides a whole food calcium source, and the membrane lining offers collagen, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, and glucosamine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKelp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNaturally high in antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties, and it’s a natural form of iodine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCod Liver Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA whole food source of vitamin D and rich in anti-inflammatory Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Tocopherols\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPart of the vitamin E family (akin to vegetable oil) \u0026amp; often used as a natural preservative to maintain freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinc Proteinate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA chelated mineral bound to an amino acid that protects against oxidative stress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB Vitamins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNiacin, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalorie Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n3,927 kcal\/kg | 373 kcal\/cup\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCups In A Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n95.1 g\/cup | 4 3\/4 cups\/lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlways 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREHYDRATION RECOMMENDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWater 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalatibility Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nConsult 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChicken Bone Broth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHydrate 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlain Greek Yogur\u003c\/strong\u003et\u003cbr\u003e\nGreek yogurt is full of healthy probiotics that benefit the microbiome. The gut microbiome directly affects the health of distant organs, skin health included. 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