Cancer Support Diet

Freeze-Dried, Pasteurized Food for Dogs

Medicus Cancer Support Diets for dogs are therapeutic meals designed to provide the nutritional framework to foster healing in cancer dogs.

Intended to provide nutritional support for pets during periods of health challenges.

$4.78 – $39.95

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Diet Overview

Designed to support dogs with cancer by nourishing the body with clean proteins, low carbohydrates, and antioxidant-rich whole foods.

The Medicus Canine Cancer Support Diets are formulated with real, whole foods chosen for their form and function.

Highlights

  • Clean, high-quality, highly digestible animal proteins
  • Moderate to high levels of healthy, digestible fats
  • Low carbohydrate
  • High levels of antioxidants
  • High levels of Omega 3 fatty acids

Who would benefit from this diet?

  • Any Cancer Patient
  • Any Debilitated Patient

How It Works

The Medicus Cancer Support Diet is meticulously crafted to address these key nutritional needs using real, whole foods:

Nourishes the Body with Clean Wholesome Foods

  • High-quality digestible animal proteins   
    • Wholesome cuts of grass-fed meats from healthy USDA-Inspected animals being used for human consumption
    • Meeting the same standards as human meat production:
      • No antibiotic use prior to slaughter
      • A healthy animal
      • No chemicals or medicines administered prior to slaughter
      • Humanely Slaughtered
      • Processed according to USDA standards
      • Stored according to USDA standards

Nourishes the Body with Healthy Fats

  • Healthy fats – Omega 3 fatty acids from ground krill and grass-fed meats
    • Omega 6: omega 3 ratio – 0.44:1 Beef and 0.46:1 Chicken

Feeds the Pet, Not the Cancer

  • Low carbohydrate, almost ketogenic
    • Chicken – 3.8% as a % of kcal
    • Beef – 3.7% as a % of kcal

Floods the Body with Antioxidants & Decrease Inflammation

  • Antioxidants, Antioxidants, Antioxidants from USDA-Organic produce

Encourages Appetite to Maintain Adequate Calorie and Nutrient Intake

  • Healthy fats increase the palatability of the diets

Nutrients vs Ingredients

Where Other Diets Fall Short

Other industry diets meet the nutrient profiles needed to address a disease state but do so using poor-quality ingredients like meat meals, corn, and a lengthy list of synthetic nutrients.

We know that when an animal is sick, nutrition matters most and that you can support a cancer dog through a therapeutic, whole food diet. 

Compare Our Ingredients

Medicus Beef Diet

Beef, Beef Liver, Flaxseed, Egg, Beef Bone Broth, Cottage Cheese, Ground Krill, Beets, Broccoli, Spinach, Blueberries, Tomato Powder, Avocado Meal, Cranberry, Spirulina, Sweet Potato, Barley Grass, Pomegranate, Sea Salt, Ground Egg Shell, Nutritional Yeast, Kelp, Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, & Folic Acid

Medicus Chicken Diet

Chicken, Chicken Neck, Flaxseed, Chicken Liver, Egg, Cottage Cheese, Chicken Bone Broth, Broccoli, Spinach, Blueberries, Ground Krill, Tomato Powder, Avocado Meal, Cranberry, Spirulina, Sweet potato, Barley Grass, Pomegranate, Sea Salt, Ground Egg Shell, Nutritional Yeast, Kelp, Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, & Folic Acid

Proof in the Numbers

The Medicus Cancer Support Diets meet all the nutrient requirements needed to support a dog with cancer with numbers comparable to, if not better, than leading diets within the industry. 

Hill’s® Prescription Diet is a trademark of Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., Blue Buffalo® is a trademark of Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd, Purina® is a trademark of Nestlé Purina Pet Care
Hill’s® Prescription Diet is a trademark of Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., Blue Buffalo® is a trademark of Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd, Purina® is a trademark of Nestlé Purina Pet Care
Hill’s® Prescription Diet is a trademark of Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., Blue Buffalo® is a trademark of Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd, Purina® is a trademark of Nestlé Purina Pet Care
Hill’s® Prescription Diet is a trademark of Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., Blue Buffalo® is a trademark of Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd, Purina® is a trademark of Nestlé Purina Pet Care

Ingredients

Chicken Diet

Chicken, A clean, highly digestible source of protein, also rich in iron, B vitamins, selenium, magnesium, and zinc.
Chicken Neck, A whole food source of calcium, rich in protein and healthy fats.
Flaxseed, A healthy source of fiber to encourage regular gi mobility. Plus, flax is full of polyphenols, an antioxidant that defends against oxidative stress to decrease inflammation.
Chicken Liver, Contains a concentrated amount of vitamin A and protein, along with iron, B vitamins, CoQ10, and fatty acids.
Egg, The egg itself is a highly-digestible complete protein, meaning it has all nine amino acids the body needs from food.
Cottage Cheese, An excellent source of calcium, protein, and vitamins A and B.
Chicken Bone Broth, An excellent bioavailable source of vitamins, minerals, and nitrogen that supports the immune system.
Broccoli, High in fiber and vitamin C, which is proven to play a critical role in dogs’ immune function.
Spinach, Super-powered greens offer whole food nutrients like vitamins A, K, and C and antioxidants that protect against oxidative damage.
Blueberries, The highest amount of antioxidants among any fruit, blueberries help counteract oxidative stress to decrease inflammation.
Ground Krill, Brimming with Omega 3s (EPA & DHA) and an antioxidant with radical scavenging abilities hundreds of times more powerful than vitamin C, vitamin E, or beta-carotene.
Tomato Powder, High in fiber, lycopene, beta carotene, vitamin C and K.
Avocado Meal, A nutrient-dense fruit high in healthy fats and fiber. Plus, they boost the absorption of vitamins A, D, K, and E.
Cranberry, Filled with concentrated antioxidants, including polyphenols and flavonoids like quercetin, to support immune health.
Spirulina, Rich in unique phytonutrients like phycocyanin, polysaccharides, and sulfolipids that boost the immune system. It also has natural carotenoid antioxidants that promote cellular health.
Sweet Potato, These root vegetables offer fiber, beta-carotene, and antioxidants, including vitamin C.
Barley Grass, A superfood alongside the likes of spinach, kale, and wheatgrass.
Pomegranate, High in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and polyphenols, pomegranate lends more antioxidants to help fight against free radicals.
Sea Salt, Salt helps cells move nutrients and waste where it needs to go.
Ground Egg Shell, The shell provides a whole food calcium source, and the membrane lining offers collagen, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, and glucosamine.
Nutritional Yeast, A healthy whole food form of fiber and an excellent source of fragile B Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, and B12. Its cheesy taste is considered a palatability enticer.
Kelp, Incredibly rich in vitamins and minerals and is one of the best natural sources of iodine. This species also contains polyphenols and flavonoids.
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, 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.
Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, and Folic Acid) 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.

Ingredients

Beef Diet

Beef, A clean, highly digestible source of protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and antioxidants.
Beef Liver, Organs like the liver are some of the most nutritious parts of an animal. Liver contains 10 to 100 times the nutrients found in a serving of muscle meat.
Flaxseed, A healthy source of fiber to encourage regular gi mobility. Plus, flax is full of polyphenols, an antioxidant that defends against oxidative stress to decrease inflammation.
Egg, The egg itself is a highly-digestible complete protein, meaning it has all nine amino acids the body needs from food.
Beef Bone Broth, Rich in minerals and nutrients, including vitamins, amino acids, and essential fatty acids that may help fight inflammation.
Cottage Cheese, An excellent source of calcium, protein, and vitamins A and B.
Ground Krill, Brimming with Omega 3s (EPA & DHA) and an antioxidant with radical scavenging abilities hundreds of times more powerful than vitamin C, vitamin E, or beta-carotene.
Beets, With Vitamin C, fiber, manganese, folate, and potassium, beets are packed with micronutrients that benefit the immune system and help fight inflammation.
Broccoli, High in fiber and vitamin C, which is proven to play a critical role in dogs’ immune function.
Spinach, Super-powered greens offer whole food nutrients like vitamins A, K, and C and antioxidants that protect against oxidative damage.
Blueberries, The highest amount of antioxidants among any fruit, blueberries help counteract oxidative stress to decrease inflammation.
Tomato Powder, High in fiber, lycopene, beta carotene, vitamin C and K.
Avocado Meal, A nutrient-dense fruit high in healthy fats and fiber. Plus, they boost the absorption of vitamins A, D, K, and E.
Cranberry, Filled with concentrated antioxidants, including polyphenols and flavonoids like quercetin, to support immune health.
Spirulina, Rich in unique phytonutrients like phycocyanin, polysaccharides, and sulfolipids that boost the immune system. It also has natural carotenoid antioxidants that promote cellular health.
Sweet Potato, These root vegetables offer fiber, beta-carotene, and antioxidants, including vitamin C.
Barley Grass, A superfood alongside the likes of spinach, kale, and wheatgrass.
Pomegranate, High in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and polyphenols, pomegranate lends more antioxidants to help fight against free radicals.
Sea Salt, Salt helps cells move nutrients and waste where it needs to go.
Ground Egg Shell, The shell provides a whole food calcium source, and the membrane lining offers collagen, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, and glucosamine.
Nutritional Yeast, A healthy whole food form of fiber and an excellent source of fragile B Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, and B12. Its cheesy taste is considered a palatability enticer.
Kelp, Incredibly rich in vitamins and minerals and is one of the best natural sources of iodine. This species also contains polyphenols and flavonoids.
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, 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.
Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, and Folic Acid) 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.

You can’t compromise on using clean, wholesome foods like organic produce and pasture-raised meats. Nourishing the body with clean, wholesome whole foods can nurture healing.

Free-Range Chicken

A clean, highly digestible source of protein, also rich in iron, B vitamins, selenium, magnesium, and zinc.

Chicken Neck

A whole food source of calcium, rich in protein and healthy fats.

Flaxseed

A healthy source of fiber to encourage regular gi mobility. Plus, flax is full of polyphenols, an antioxidant that defends against oxidative stress to decrease inflammation.

Chicken Liver

Contains a concentrated amount of vitamin A and protein, along with iron, B vitamins, CoQ10, and fatty acids.

Grass-fed Beef

A clean, highly digestible source of protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and antioxidants.

Beef Liver

Organs like the liver are some of the most nutritious parts of an animal. Liver contains 10 to 100 times the nutrients found in a serving of muscle meat.

Beef Bone Broth

Rich in minerals and nutrients, including vitamins, amino acids, and essential fatty acids that may help fight inflammation.

Beets

With Vitamin C, fiber, manganese, folate, and potassium, beets are packed with micronutrients that benefit the immune system and help fight inflammation.

Egg

The egg itself is a highly-digestible complete protein, meaning it has all nine amino acids the body needs from food.

Whole Milk Cottage Cheese

An excellent source of calcium, protein, and vitamins A and B.

Chicken Bone Broth

An excellent bioavailable source of vitamins, minerals, and nitrogen that supports the immune system.

Broccoli

High in fiber and vitamin C, which is proven to play a critical role in dogs’ immune function.

Spinach

Super-powered greens offer whole food nutrients like vitamins A, K, and C and antioxidants that protect against oxidative damage.

Blueberries

The highest amount of antioxidants among any fruit, blueberries help counteract oxidative stress to decrease inflammation.

Ground Krill

Brimming with Omega 3s (EPA & DHA) and an antioxidant with radical scavenging abilities hundreds of times more powerful than vitamin C, vitamin E, or beta-carotene.

Tomato Powder

High in fiber, lycopene, beta carotene, vitamin C and K.

Avocado Meal

A nutrient-dense fruit high in healthy fats and fiber. Plus, they boost the absorption of vitamins A, D, K, and E.

Cranberry

Filled with concentrated antioxidants, including polyphenols and flavonoids like quercetin, to support immune health.

Spirulina

Rich in unique phytonutrients like phycocyanin, polysaccharides, and sulfolipids that boost the immune system. It also has natural carotenoid antioxidants that promote cellular health.

Sweet Potato

These root vegetables offer fiber, beta-carotene, and antioxidants, including vitamin C.

Barley Grass

A superfood alongside the likes of spinach, kale, and wheatgrass.

Pomegranate

High in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and polyphenols, pomegranate lends more antioxidants to help fight against free radicals.

Sea Salt

Salt helps cells move nutrients and waste where it needs to go.

Ground Egg Shell

The shell provides a whole food calcium source, and the membrane lining offers collagen, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, and glucosamine.

Nutritional Yeast

A healthy whole food form of fiber and an excellent source of fragile B Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, and B12. Its cheesy taste is considered a palatability enticer.

Kelp

Incredibly rich in vitamins and minerals and is one of the best natural sources of iodine. This species also contains polyphenols and flavonoids.

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.

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Our Standards

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100% Real, Whole Foods

No Meat Meals

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Provides exactly what the body needs to nurture healing. Real food is more bioavailable, easier on digestion, and improves immune health, all crucial for immunocompromised pets. Grass-fed meats, wild-caught fish, and organic veggies are all responsibly sourced to provide clean, wholesome nutrition when your pet needs it most.

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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.

Locally Sourced Ingredients

No High-Heat Cooking

Responsibly Sourced

Responsibly sourced from local, trusted food suppliers who prioritize the quality and safety of their ingredients. This gives us the ability to ensure we only use human-grade ingredients like USDA organic produce, wild-caught fish, and pasture-raised beef.

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Ingredients that are cooked in any way lose essential nutrients, like vitamins, minerals, active enzymes, and antioxidants. Kibble goes through four different cooking processes that reach 400℉, eliminating almost all nutrients that the ingredient had in its raw state. The freeze-drying process in all Medicus diets allows for the majority of the nutrients found in food to stay intact.

USDA-Inspected Meats

No Corn

Ingredient Icons_Raw Beef

We use only high-quality, digestible animal proteins–wholesome cuts of meats from healthy USDA-Inspected animals being used for human consumption. They are processed and stored according to strict USDA standards.

corn

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

Organic Produce

No Antibiotics

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USDA-organic produce means whole, unadulterated fruits and vegetables free from synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, growth hormones, sewage sludge, and irradiation that are utilized in conventional farming methods.

Chicken

Because we only source meats from USDA-Inspected facilities, our animal-based proteins meet the same standards as human meat production. No antibiotics, hormones, or other medicines are administered to the animals prior to slaughter.

Freeze-Dried

No Pesticides

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Medicus Veterinary Diets are the first ever freeze-dried pasteurized therapeutic diets. The gentle freeze-drying process makes the food safe for immunocompromised pets as well as shelf-stable for easier feeding. Freeze-drying preserves about 97% of every single ingredient’s nutrients.

Barley Grass

Consumption of pesticides can increase the rate of oxidative damage to cells and inflammation The produce used in our formulas is grown organically, meaning no pesticides or herbicides, like glyphosate, are used in the growing process.

Veterinary Developed

No Hormones

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With over 30 years of veterinary experience, Dr. Chris Bessent utilized whole foods and a research-led approach to develop the first freeze-dried, whole food therapeutic diets for dogs and cats.

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The beef in our formulas is pasture-raised and free from hormones.

Independently Reviewed

No Artificial Preservatives

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We consulted with some of the brightest minds in the industry, including Independent Nutrition Consultants, to formulate these diets.

Ingredient Icons_Mixed Tocopherols

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

Made in the USA

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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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

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Our ingredient decks are small because we only use extensively researched foods that address your pet’s unique nutritional needs. The select few ingredients and proportions are chosen by the architecture of whole food and an intimate understanding of disease and its treatment.

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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.

For Sick Pets

No Byproducts

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These therapeutic diets address the nutritional needs of sick pets, so you can give your pet exactly what they need when they need it most.

Oat Flour

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.

Antioxidant-Rich

No Cellulose

Blueberries

Every Medicus formula is flooded with antioxidants like polyphenols from blueberries, the carotenoids and zeaxanthin found in spinach, and astaxanthin from krill. Antioxidants help protect pets from free radicals and oxidative damage.

chitosan

Cellulose is used as a filler for many kibbles. Dogs do not have the enzyme necessary to metabolize and break down cellulose, so it is difficult for them to digest and utilize the nutrients.

High levels of Omega 3 fatty acids

No Soy

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Omega 3 fatty acids promote a robust immune system and healthy heart, nourish the skin & coat, and support renal function. The key to getting all these benefits is the ratio of Omega 6:3. Every Medicus formula has the optimal 1:1 Omega 6:3 (or even <1:1 ratio), ensuring your pet benefits from all the whole food Omega 3 fatty acids.

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Medicus Diets only contain fragile B vitamins and zinc proteinate. B vitamins (Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, and Folic Acid) play an essential role in helping a variety of enzymes do their jobs, like turning food into energy. Zinc proteinate binds to amino acids and protects against oxidative stress.

Anti-Inflammatory Diets

No Rendered Fats

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Each diet is flooded with high levels of antioxidants and Omega 3 fatty acids from organic produce and grass-fed beef, krill, or wild-caught fish. 

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Rendered fats in kibble are typically low quality and from unidentifiable animals. They may also contain fat-soluble toxins that can be harmful when consumed. All the healthy fats in Medicus Diets come from clean, whole food sources.

3rd-Party Tested

No Brewers Rice

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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.

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Many kibble diets contain brewers rice, which is a low-quality carbohydrate source. It is the leftovers of white rice after it has been processed and offers very few nutrients. We only use white rice that provides highly-digestible nourishment.

Minimally Processed

No Wheat

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Utilizing a gentle process like freeze-drying preserves all of the benefits food offers – from the macro and micronutrients, including high levels of antioxidants that are vulnerable to heat processes.

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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.

Bioavailable Proteins

No Feed-Grade Ingredients

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We use high-quality, bioavailable animal proteins in all of our formulas, like grass-fed beef, guinea fowl, and chicken. Real, whole ingredients are easily digestible and allow the body to absorb and use more of the nutrients in the food.

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That means no 4D meats, meat meals, or any other ingredient or supplement not considered human edible.

Chicken Diet

Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Neck, Flaxseed, Chicken Liver, Egg, Cottage Cheese, Chicken Bone Broth, Broccoli, Spinach, Blueberries, Ground Krill, Tomato Powder, Avocado Meal, Cranberry, Spirulina, Sweet Potato, Barley Grass, Pomegranate, Sea Salt, Ground Egg Shell, Nutritional Yeast, Kelp, Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, & Folic Acid

Cups In A Bag

Nuggets

71.9 g/cup  |  12 2/3 cups

Paté

113.1 g/cup  |  8 cups

Calorie Content

Nuggets

4,233 kcal/kg  |  304 kcal/cup

Paté

4,233 kcal/kg  |  479 kcal/cup

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min.) 45%

Crude Fat (min.) 22%

Crude Fiber (max.) 10%

Moisture (max.) 5%

Complete & Balanced

The Medicus Cancer Support Diet-Chicken is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.

Beef Diet

Ingredients

Beef, Beef Liver, Flaxseed, Egg, Beef Bone Broth, Cottage Cheese, Ground Krill, Beets, Broccoli, Spinach, Blueberries, Tomato Powder, Avocado Meal, Cranberry, Spirulina, Sweet Potato, Barley Grass, Pomegranate, Sea Salt, Ground Egg Shell, Nutritional Yeast, Kelp, Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, & Folic Acid

Cups In A Bag

Nuggets

66.82 g/cup  |  13 1/2 cups

Paté

117.5 g/cup  |  7 3/4 cups

Calorie Content

Nuggets

4,904 kcal/kg  |  328 kcal/cup

Paté

4,904 kcal/kg  |  576 kcal/cup

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min.) 38%

Crude Fat (min.) 35%

Crude Fiber (max.) 8%

Moisture (max.) 5%

Complete & Balanced

The Medicus Cancer Support Diet-Beef 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

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.

 

**Disclaimer:** This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Intended to provide nutritional support for pets during periods of health challenges.

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 form of cancer 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.

Raw Goat’s Milk

Adding raw goat’s milk to your dog’s food can not only increase palatability, but also has carotene, a nutrient that fights cancerous cells.

Unseasoned Boiled Chicken

Put a sprinkle of plain shredded chicken in with their food and mix throughout. The meat is easily digestible and the added aroma is a palatability enticer.

Transitioning

Day 1-2

Feed 25% | 75%
Medicus | Current Food

Day 3-4

Feed 50% | 50%
Medicus | Current Food

Day 5-6

Feed 75% | 25%
Medicus | Current Food

Day 7

Feed 100%
Medicus

FAQs

Store freeze-dried food like you would any of your dry goods. Keep them in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight for peak freshness.

It is important to note that because these foods are freeze-dried, moisture can affect the shelf life. To prevent that, reseal the product properly after every use by pushing out all residual air. If you live in a hot, humid environment, the product may be exposed to more moisture and shorten shelf life, so follow the above and store it in the fridge.

We recommend keeping the food in its original packaging since that bag was picked specifically to keep oxygen out. Our recipes are only packaged in individual, resealable bags to ensure the freshest food. And if you order more than 32 oz, you’ll get multiple individually packaged bags, so you only have to open one at a time.

All of our diets are freeze-dried and undergo a pasteurization process that eliminates any bacteria to be safe and shelf-stable for immunocompromised pets. The freeze-drying process is not only a safe and effective pasteurization process but also retains 97% of food’s original vitamins and minerals, meaning these diets are undeniably as close to fresh, whole foods as possible.

It is extremely recommended that you add some kind of moisture to your pet’s meal, whether that be from warm water, bone broth, or kefir. Moisture aids overall digestion and helps move any harmful substances out of the body. It is also essential for pets with kidney or bladder problems, as it replenishes fluid lost during increased urination and flushes bacteria out of the bladder.

If there is remaining food left in your pet’s bowl, you can transfer it to an air-tight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to five days.

We use locally-sourced ingredients for the freshest and highest-quality possible. All of our grass-fed meats, wild-caught fish, and organic produce are grocery-grade from trusted food suppliers.

All Medicus Diets for dogs are packaged in 32 oz. bags and all Medicus Diets for cats are packaged in 16 oz. bags. This is to maintain peak freshness to preserve the quality and nutrients of the whole food ingredients. We also use mixed tocopherols, which is a natural preservative, in every diet to keep it shelf-stable and also provide additional antioxidants.

We recommend looking at our palatability enticers for each diet on their respective page, as they are catered to each aspect of health that the diet is centered around.

Following our transitioning guide can also help pets gradually adapt to their new food before fully feeding Medicus.

Medicus Therapeutic Diets consist of both Complete & Balanced Diets and those for Supplemental Feeding only.

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.

Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog/Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.

  • Canine Sensitive Stomach Diet
  • Canine Skin Health Diet
  • Canine Cancer Support Diet
  • Feline Bladder Health Diet
  • Feline Metabolic Support Diet

Intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only. 

  • Canine Kidney Support Diet
  • Feline Kidney Support Diet
  • Canine Bland Diet

These diets are complete and balanced for adult maintenance, not for Growth and Reproduction. However, the Skin Health, Sensitive Stomach, and Cancer Support Diets could be used short-term in small to medium dogs, but not large breed dogs.

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Jurnee
My dog enjoys the food and I see the benefits

I have a fifteen year old cocker spaniel who experienced a health emergency in 2023. He recovered a month after the health emergency, but experienced a relapse in symptoms in early Autumn of 2024.

Unfortunately, it has been hard to pinpoint exactly what may be going on, but the veterinarian I saw suspects cancer. The main issue my dog is experiencing are stomach issues that cause diarrhea. The veterinarian prescribed food for him, but my dog is picky and was not fond of it. I decided to do a Google search for food that can may help dogs with cancer. Medicus Veterinary Diets was listed as a result and I decided to look around the website. I was impressed with the ingredients in the food and was happy that I was able to try samples before buying a large bag of food. My dog enjoyed the Chicken Paté Cancer Support Diet. I decided to buy a larger bag after that.

One thing that has been wonderful is seeing an improvement in my dog’s digestion. My dog doesn’t experience diarrhea as frequently as before and he doesn’t wake up in the middle of the night needing to go out because he’s experiencing digestive issues. I add this food to the prescription food and he now is eating both the prescription food and the Cancer Support Chicken Paté and enjoying it. It’s reassuring that I understand exactly what is in the Cancer Support Diet and I don’t have to Google ingredients. My dog is doing well and many have remarked that he is quite energetic for a senior dog. It’s great to see him doing well. While I won’t claim every dog will experience the same results as my dog did. I do believe there’s no harm in trying a few samples.

I’m grateful that I can see my little senior baby happier and eating well.

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bob russell
My baby girl loves them

Lulu loves her Medicus food. We give this to her as an addition to her regular diet. We hide a handful in her bed and she actually hunts for them. She has never liked kibble type food but this is an exception...she loves it and we will continue to purchase this product.

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Carol Podjan
Sophie

It didn’t make it in time. My girls mast cell tumor advanced rapidly. She passed on 11/21

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Andrea Osborne

Cancer Support Diet

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Mabel Tuma
Best option for traveling

I travel a lot for work with my English Staffy, Pepper. When she was diagnosed with cancer, I knew I had to change her diet, but our lifestyle wouldn’t allow for a raw diet. This is the next best thing. Her tumor hasn’t grown, her labs are all still normal, and she loves her meal time. My only complaint is that there isn’t any other protein options, as she is allergic to chicken.

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