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Bland Diet For Dogs

Freeze-Dried • For Short-Term Digestive Support

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Bland Diet For Dogs

A vet-formulated, whole-food bland diet designed to provide gentle, easily digestible nutrition for dogs experiencing acute gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhea. Intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.

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Bland Diet For Dogs

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.

Once digestion stabilizes, dogs should transition to the Sensitive Stomach Support Diet for complete and balanced digestive support.

Highlights

  • Low fat to support gentle digestion

  • Easily digestible carbohydrate sources

  • High-quality, single-source animal protein

  • Limited ingredients to reduce digestive burden

  • Gut-soothing herbs traditionally used for digestive comfort

  • For supplemental short-term use before transitioning to Sensitive Stomach Support Diet

  • Available in nugget and paté formats to support palatability and feeding flexibilit

Who would benefit from this diet?

  • 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

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 formulation helps provide gentle nutrition during digestive upset

  • Easily digestible carbohydrate sources help provide accessible energy

  • High-quality, low-fat animal protein helps support essential nutrient intake while remaining gentle on digestion

Provides Gentle Energy Without Overwhelming the Digestive System

  • Limited ingredient formulation helps reduce digestive complexity

  • Simple whole-food ingredients are selected for ease of digestion

  • Supports gradual reintroduction of nutrition after GI upset

Supports Digestive Comfort During Recovery

  • Low fat levels help support dogs requiring fat-restricted nutrition

  • Gut-soothing herbs are traditionally used to support digestive comfort

  • Helps 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 Sensitive Stomach Support Diet

  • Not intended as a long-term complete and balanced diet

Ingredients

Beef, Clean, lean beef provides highly digestible protein that helps support essential nutrient intake while remaining gentle on the digestive system during periods of GI sensitivity.
Rice, Rice provides a simple, easily digestible source of carbohydrate that helps supply gentle energy while supporting digestive tolerance.
Ginger, Included in small amounts as a traditional whole-food ingredient known for its gentle, stomach-settling properties. Ginger helps support digestive comfort and makes the diet easier to tolerate during periods of gastrointestinal upset.
Cinnamon, Cinnamon contains naturally occurring plant compounds and has traditionally been included in digestive formulations to support gastrointestinal balance.
Sea Salt, Sea salt provides essential sodium and chloride to help support normal hydration and electrolyte balance.
Potassium Chloride, Potassium is an essential electrolyte that helps support proper fluid balance and normal cellular function, especially important during periods of digestive upset.
Ground Egg Shell, Ground egg shell provides a natural source of calcium, contributing to thoughtful mineral balance in this limited-ingredient formulation.
Mixed Tocopherols, Mixed tocopherols are a natural form of vitamin E used to help maintain freshness while contributing antioxidant support.
Zinc Proteinate, Zinc proteinate is a highly bioavailable form of zinc that supports normal immune function and nutrient utilization.
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.
Beef

Clean, lean beef provides highly digestible protein that helps support essential nutrient intake while remaining gentle on the digestive system during periods of GI sensitivity.

Rice

Rice provides a simple, easily digestible source of carbohydrate that helps supply gentle energy while supporting digestive tolerance.

Ginger

Included in small amounts as a traditional whole-food ingredient known for its gentle, stomach-settling properties. Ginger helps support digestive comfort and makes the diet easier to tolerate during periods of gastrointestinal upset.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon contains naturally occurring plant compounds and has traditionally been included in digestive formulations to support gastrointestinal balance.

Sea Salt
Sea salt provides essential sodium and chloride to help support normal hydration and electrolyte balance.
Potassium Chloride

Potassium is an essential electrolyte that helps support proper fluid balance and normal cellular function, especially important during periods of digestive upset.

Egg Shell

Ground egg shell provides a natural source of calcium, contributing to thoughtful mineral balance in this limited-ingredient formulation.

Mixed Tocopherols

Mixed tocopherols are a natural form of vitamin E used to help maintain freshness while contributing antioxidant support.

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Zinc Proteinate

Zinc proteinate is a highly bioavailable form of zinc that supports normal immune function and nutrient utilization.

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.

Our Standards

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Veterinary Developed

No Meat Meals

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Veterinary-Formulated Nutrition

Developed by a veterinarian using whole-food ingredients and nutritional science to support specific physiological functions through purposeful nutrition.
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No Rendered 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 as an ingredient to kibbles.

100% Real, Whole Foods

No High-Heat Cooking

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Real, Whole-Food Nutrition

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 High-Heat Processing

Conventional kibble is produced using multiple heating steps, including extrusion and drying, which can expose ingredients to temperatures exceeding 400°F. These high temperatures are necessary for shelf stability and safety, but they can alter the structure of certain heat-sensitive nutrients and naturally occurring compounds found in whole foods. Medicus diets are freeze-dried instead. This low-temperature process removes moisture without exposing ingredients to high heat, helping preserve the nutritional integrity, digestibility, and bioavailability of whole-food ingredients.

 

Freeze-Dried

No Corn

Freeze-Dried to Preserve Nutrients

Freeze-drying removes moisture while preserving the original nutrient profile and digestibility of whole foods without high-heat processing.
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No Corn or Corn Fillers

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.

Carefully Selected Whole-Animal Meats

No Antibiotics

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Clean, Digestible Animal Proteins

Uses digestible animal proteins that provide essential amino acids to support muscle maintenance, skin integrity, immune function, and metabolic health.
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No Added Hormones or Routine Antibiotics

Because we source meats 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.

Locally Sourced Ingredients

No Artificial Preservatives

Responsibly Sourced

Trusted Ingredient Sourcing

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.
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Naturally Preserved

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.

Limited Ingredient

No Artificial Flavoring

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Focused Ingredient Formulation

Limited ingredient formulations help support digestibility and allow more precise nutritional formulation for sensitive systems.

 

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No Artificial Flavor Additives

Because all of our ingredients are freeze-dried, the original flavor remains, making it similar to a fresh or home-cooked diet in taste.

 

Organic Produce

No Artificial Dyes

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Prioritizes Organically Grown Produce

Consumption of pesticides 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.

No Artificial Colors

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.

3rd-Party Tested

No Byproducts

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Third-Party Tested for Safety and Accuracy

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 tending to your pet’s specific nutritional needs.
Oat Flour

No Byproduct Ingredients

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.

Minimally Processed

No Cellulose

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Gentle Processing Methods

Prepared using gentle processing methods that preserve whole-food structure, digestibility, and nutrient availability.
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No Cellulose or Fillers

Does not include non-nutritive bulking agents or filler ingredients.

Bioavailable Proteins

No Soy

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Highly Digestible Protein Nutrition

Uses protein sources the body can efficiently digest, absorb, and utilize for tissue maintenance and metabolic function.
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Soy-Free Formulation

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.

Antioxidant-Rich

No Rendered Fats

Blueberries

Whole-Food Antioxidant Nutrtion

Each Medicus formula contains naturally occurring antioxidants such as polyphenols from blueberries, carotenoids from spinach, and astaxanthin from krill. Antioxidants help protect cells from oxidative stress.
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No Rendered Fat Ingredients

Uses fats naturally present in whole foods rather than rendered fats.

High levels of Omega 3 fatty acids

No Brewers Rice

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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Nutrition

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.
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Whole Rice Only

Many kibble diets contain brewers rice, a fragmented byproduct of white rice processing. We use whole white rice selected for digestibility and nutritional contribution.

Independently Reviewed

No Wheat

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Independently Evaluated Formulations

Each formulation undergoes independent review to verify ingredient safety, nutrient balance, and formulation integrity.
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Wheat-Free Formulation

Wheat is commonly used as a filler for commercial kibble companies, as it is inexpensive and easily accessible. Wheat is used as a plant-based protein and isn’t as digestible or bioavailable for carnivores.

Made in WI

No Feed-Grade Ingredients

Made in the USA

Made in the United States

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 door to when the finished food leaves the facility to be delivered to your door. Every ingredient, each production phase, and every batch of food is logged for complete traceability.
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Ingredient Quality Standards

Uses ingredients selected for safety, digestibility, and nutritional integrity.

Ingredients

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

& Folic Acid

Cups In A Bag

Nuggets

103.6 g/cup  |  9 cups

Paté

141.9 g/cup  |  6 1/3 cups

These cup amounts are estimates. Because our food is freeze-dried, volume can vary from bag to bag. What’s consistent is weight: each bag contains 32 oz, with a ±5% tolerance.

Calorie Content

Nuggets

3,773 kcal/kg  |  390 kcal/cup

Paté

3,773 kcal/kg  |  535 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. 

Nutritional Facts

How to Feed

Feeding Guide

Use these guidelines as a starting point and adjust based on your pet’s individual needs and response. Medicus Targeted Diets are designed to provide focused nutritional support as part of a thoughtful, individualized feeding approach. 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.

Palatability 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 are right for your dog.

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 dog’s stomach so it is perfect for dogs with upset stomach and decreased appetite.

Plain Yogurt

Mix in plain yogurt with your dog’s food. The beneficial bacteria will colonize in the gut & reduce the amount of harmful bacteria that causes vomiting, diarrhea, and upset stomach.

Plain Canned Pumpkin

Place a small amount of canned pumpkin in or around your dog’s bowl. Pumpkin contains soluble fiber that can be beneficial for dogs experiencing diarrhea by firming up loose stool.

FAQs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 your dog does well on.

For dogs with ongoing digestive sensitivity, the Sensitive Stomach Support Diet may be used to provide continued digestive support during that transition.

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.

Yes. The low fat content makes this diet appropriate for dogs requiring fat-restricted nutrition, under veterinary guidance.

Customer Reviews

Bland Diet - For Dogs
Gaylynn Knox
Rating: 5/5
Great product and great service
Great product and customer service
Wed Nov 05 2025 20:06:01 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bland Diet - For Dogs
Lan Huynh
Rating: 4/5
Bland Diet - For Dogs
Thu Oct 23 2025 03:09:26 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bland Diet - For Dogs
Christine Bryant
Rating: 5/5
This diet works!
My Bull Terrier has had mucusy stools on/off for a couple months. Got tired of having to cook white rice and ground turkey for her and know it is not a complete diet. Now with a Flagyl anti-inflammatory 2 week course, and this diet, her stools are better than ever. Very happy, she loves the food!
Thu Sep 11 2025 00:36:16 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bland Diet - For Dogs
Sue Rice
Rating: 5/5
Success!
On the Medicus bland diet my dog’s liver enzymes dropped from 1700 to 291 in 2 weeks.
Tue Aug 05 2025 13:42:46 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bland Diet - For Dogs
GAIL WESTMORELAND
Rating: 5/5
Treats for Nikki
I'm delighted with the bland diet for my dog, Nikki. The nuggets are perfect low-fat, limited-ingredient, portable treats for her because of her GI issues (we're working with a holistic vet to resolve Nikki's health challenges). Nikki right now cannot tolerate high-fat food, so she's fed a low-fat homemade diet and treats. Thank you for making this bland diet. I'm hoping in the future to be able to occasionally feed Nikki your sensitive diet, which we tried some months ago. However, at that time she couldn't tolerate the higher fat and perhaps the sweet potatoes.
Tue Dec 17 2024 12:49:12 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bland Diet - For Dogs
Lauren L
Rating: 5/5
Bland Diet
My Boston Terrier’s diarrhea seemed to worsen when I started gradually adding it to her regular food.
Thu Oct 24 2024 00:21:04 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bland Diet - For Dogs
Linda Dorland
Rating: 5/5
Dog Gives It a Paws Up
My 10 year old Cavalier Spaniel had a severe gastric event, and after a few days of chicken breast and pumpkin, I did not want to put him back on his kibble, so was thrilled to find this temporary rescue food. Because he does not chew his food well, I chopped it up in a grinder, moistened it, and served; somewhat oatmeal consistency. He loved it , and a week later still no further symptoms. I am now slowly moving him onto the Medicus Sensitive Stomach blend along with the Herbsmith Nutrients and GastroCare. Love the quality ingredients.
Fri Jan 05 2024 02:34:26 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bland Diet - For Dogs
Donna Schmidt
Rating: 5/5
Great results
I keep this on hand for the occasional bouts of diarrhea. This food is amazing. First feeding result in solid stools. I highly recommend it and love that I’m feeding human grade food to get my dogs back on track.
Mon Dec 18 2023 01:44:27 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bland Diet - For Dogs
Candie Delagarza
Rating: 5/5
Great
Excellent food for my precious 13 y/o Doxies that has chronic pancreatitis. I feel much better giving her this “real” food diet vs the Rx diets that are full of not so good ingredients.
Tue Nov 14 2023 07:31:37 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bland Diet - For Dogs
Donald Middleton
Rating: 5/5
A Miracle!
Three years ago my Basset Hound Crosby was diagnosed with anal gland adenocarcinoma. I had the tumor removed and in late June I found out it had returned. After surgery Crosby suffered from severe diarrhea. Three different vets prescribed different medicines, tried acupuncture, and massage. I tried stopping the food I was giving him and started making him food myself, but nothing worked. Out of despair I frantically searched Google and found Dr. Bessent's Medicus. I asked several questions, attended a webinar, asked several more questions, and decided to give it a try. I started with the bland diet for two weeks and after the second feeding, the diarrhea was gone. The second night on the bland diet he slept the entire night, that hadn't happened in over a month. I'm now in my second week of the sensitive stomach food and not only is the diarrhea gone, his energy is better and his weight has returned to normal. They've given Crosby nine months and Medicus gave Crosby and me time to enjoy our last months together.
Sun Oct 29 2023 19:12:24 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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