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Our Metabolic Support diet is formulated to support a healthy metabolism through its great taste and high fiber.

Life Stage

Puppy

Adult

Product Size

18 oz

510 g

Indications & Contradictions

Good For

Diabetes mellitus
Weight management
Fiber-responsive gastroenteritis

Bad For

Sensitivity to any of the ingredients
Growing puppies

Our Clean Bowl Guarantee

If you are not completely satisfied with your first purchase for any reason whatsoever, we’ll give you a full refund.

Every human-grade meal is made by nutritionists with high-quality fresh, whole ingredients you can name and see.

Ground Turkey

Oats

Butternut Squash

Beef Liver

Whole Psyllium Husk

Omega Marine Microalgae Oil

Sunflower Oil

JustFoodForDogs Nutrient Blend

Product Description

Made with Fresh Ground Turkey

100% Human-Grade Ingredients

No Additives, Preservatives, Growth Hormones

Our Metabolic Support diet is formulated to support a healthy metabolism through its great taste and high fiber. We use optimal varied sources of complex carbohydrates in this recipe to support your dog's appetite and help them feel satiated throughout the day.

We hand-prepare this metabolic dog food diet in open kitchens using turkey breast, oats, butternut squash, beef liver, whole psyllium husk, and marine micro algae oil.

Nutritional Suitability Statement

This diet has been formulated for the long-term nutritional management of diabetes mellitus, obesity and fiber-responsive diseases. For use under the direction of a veterinarian. JustFoodForDogs’ Metabolic Support provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance and is comparable in nutritional adequacy to a JustFoodForDogs recipe which has been substantiated with animal feeding trials using AAFCO procedures.

Typical Nutrient
& Caloric Content

Macronutrients

	/1000 kcals	As Fed	Dry Matter
Protein	93 g	17%	42.4%
Fat	36 g	6.6%	16.4%
Carbohydrates	76 g	13.8%	34.3%
Crude Fiber	3 g	2.3%	5.8%
Total Dietary Fiber	17 g	3.2%	7.9%
Moisture	n/a	%	n/a

Amino Acids

	/1000 kcals	As Fed	Dry Matter
Arginine	g	%	%
Histidine	g	%	%
Isoleucine	g	%	%
Leucine	g	%	%
Lysine	g	%	%
Methionine	g	%	%
Methionine - Cystine	g	%	%
Phenylalanine	g	%	%
Phenylalanine + Tyrosine	g	%	%
Threonine	g	%	%
Tryptophan	g	%	%
Valine	g	%	%
Taurine	1.3 g	0.2%	0.6%

Fatty Acids

	/1000 kcals	As Fed	Dry Matter
EPA & DHA	0.3 g	0.05%	0.13%
Linoleic Acid	g	%	%
a-Linolenic Acid	g	%	%

Minerals

	/1000 kcals	As Fed	Dry Matter
Calcium	1535 g	0.28%	0.7%
Phosphorus	1304 g	0.24%	0.6%
Potassium	2728 g	0.5%	1.2%
Sodium	1022 g	0.19%	0.46%
Chloride	2423 g	0.44%	1.1%
Magnesium	268 g	0.05%	0.12%
Iron	31 g	56.4 mg/kg	141 mg/kg
Copper	6.2 g	11.2 mg/kg	28 mg/kg
Manganese	2.9 g	5.3 mg/kg	13 mg/kg
Zinc	43 g	78 mg/kg	195 mg/kg
Iodine	0.4 g	0.8 mg/kg	1.9 mg/kg
Selenium	0.2 g	0.4 mg/kg	1 mg/kg

Vitamins

	/1000 kcals	As Fed	Dry Matter
Riboflavin	6.1 g	11 mg/kg	27.6 mg/kg
Thiamine	3.7 g	6.8 mg/kg	17 mg/kg
Niacin	17.9 g	32.6 mg/kg	81.3 mg/kg
Pantothenic Acid	12.7 g	23.1 mg/kg	57.5 mg/kg
Pyridoxine	1.1 g	1.9 mg/kg	4.8 mg/kg
Folic Acid	0.2 g	0.33 mg/kg	0.82 mg/kg
Choline	865 g	1574 mg/kg	3925 mg/kg
Vitamin B12	0.06 g	0.11 mg/kg	0.27 mg/kg
Vitamin A	3766 IU	6858 IU/kg	17100 IU/kg
Vitamin D	496 IU	902 IU/kg	2250 IU/kg
Vitamin E	18 IU	33 IU/kg	83 IU/kg

Nutrition Facts

Size:

Single Package (18 oz , 510 g)

Calories (ME)

52 kcal/oz, 1818 kcal/kg

Metabolized Energy % From:

Protein	38%
Fat	32%
Carbohydrates	30%
Phosphorus	%
Sodium	%
Potassium	%

Guaranteed Analysis (As Fed):

Crude Protein (min.)	15%
Crude Protein (max.)	%
Crude Protein (max.)	%
Crude Fat (min.)	5.5%
Crude Fat (max.)	7%
Crude Fiber (max.)	2%
Moisture (max.)	62%
Carbohydrate	%
Ash	%

Calcium to Phosphorus Ratio:	1.2:1
Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio:	6:01

Nutritional information averages are primarily from independent lab analyses, supplemented with information originating from the USDA SR28 database

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Feeding Guidelines

Life Stage	Extra Small (1–4lbs)	Small (5–10lbs)	Medium (11–20lbs)	Large (21–40lbs)	Extra Large (41-60lbs)
Puppy Less than 4 months old
Puppy More than 4 months old
Life Stage	Extra Small (5–10lbs)	Small (11–20lbs)	Medium (21–40lbs)	Large (41–60lbs)	Extra Large (61-80lbs)
Adult & Senior Dogs	0.5–0.75 cup 3–5 oz	0.75–1.25 cups 5–8 oz	1.25–2 cups 8–13.5 oz	2–2.75 cups 13.5–18 oz	2.75–3.5 cups 18–22 oz

Transition Guide

For your pet's safe and successful transition to fresh food, we recommend our 10-day veterinary-approved method.

Days 1–3

25% JustFoodForDogs
+ 75% current food

Days 4–7

50% JustFoodForDogs
+ 50% current food

Days 8–10

75% JustFoodForDogs
+ 25% current food

Days 11+

100% JustFoodForDogs

Every dog is different, and the time required to transition to a fresh whole food diet can vary, especially for dogs who are sensitive to dietary changes. Follow this guide for the smoothest transition.