Dr. Tim's Metabolite Formula Dog biscuits are weight loss biscuit formulated to go along with the corresponding kibble in the Dr. Tim's line. They share the same basic formula in a smaller, convenient size.
Dr. Tim's foods are formulated through the efforts of a canine nutritionist who holds a Ph.D. and a practicing small animal veterinarian with extensive experience in dog sports.
Ingredients
Chicken meal, brown rice, whole oat groats, dried field peas, powdered cellulose, dried plain beet pulp (sugar removed), salmon meal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed natural tocopherols, a source of vitamin E), dried egg product, dried porcine plasma, chicken liver meal, whole ground flaxseed meal, calcium carbonate, dried carrots, dried celery, dried beets, dried parsley, dried lettuce, dried watercress, dried spinach, salt, menhaden fish oil (preserved with mixed natural tocopherols, a source of vitamin E), lecithin (sunflower derived), dried chicory root (source of inulin), DL-Methionine, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, choline chloride, L-Lysine, dried kelp, potassium chloride, yucca schidigera extract, psyllium seed husk, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), calcium carbonate, zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, zinc sulfate, vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulfate, niacin supplement, copper sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, manganous oxide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, sodium selenite, riboflavin supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, calcium iodate, L-carnitine, folic acid.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (Min.) ............................ 30.0 %
Crude Fat (Min.) .................................. 10.0 %
Crude Fiber (Max.) .............................. 8.0 %
Moisture (Max.) .................................. 10.0%
Ash (Max.) ......................................... 7.0 %
Calcium (Min.) ..................................... 1.0 mg/kg
Phosphorus (Min.) ................................ 0.8 mg/kg
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)(Min.) ......... 0.08 %
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)(Min.) .......... 0.07 %
Vitamin E (Min.) .................................. 250 IU/kg
Selenium (Min.) .................................... 0.35 mg/kg
Ascorbic Acid (Min.) ............................. 200 mg/kg *
Omega 6 Fatty Acids (Min.) .................. 1.75 % *
Omega 3 Fatty Acids (Min.) .................. 0.35 % *
*Bacillus coagulans (Min.) .................. 80,000,000 CFU/ lb. *
* Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
**Metabolizable Energy 3027 kcal/kg
One biscuit (2.20 g) =5.10 kcal
Feeding
Always feed to maintain ideal body condition. Adjust individual amount as needed considering activity level, environment and age. It’s best to feed Metabolite Formula twice daily, so give half the following amounts per feeding. Always have fresh water available. Not for human consumption.