Constitution Diet Metal, Gently Cooked Dog Food / 2lb Pouch

Gently Cooked nourishing wholefood recipes created by Dr. Judy Morgan are a complete and balanced diet for dogs 12 months and older.

Available only in 2lb vacuumed-sealed pouch. Frozen items cannot be shipped. Available In-Store or Local Delivery Only.

The eastern medical theory of the Five Elements provides a framework which aids one in making food choices for their pets that will be most beneficial to them at a given time. 

The Five Elements are represented as Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water serves as a framework for selecting foods that support a pet’s unique constitution and promote overall balance.They serve as Holistic Food Therapy through profiling. Each diet has a distinct set of carefully selected ingredients which have holistic healing properties.  

Identify your pet’s element profile and one or several Constitution diets can serve that pet’s specific need. Feed based upon purpose, season, or rotate in any diet: we always recommend diversification of nutritional profiles.

We're Decoding TCVM’s Unique Terminology, for easier understanding. Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) speaks a language rooted in nature, energy, and balance—a perspective very different from Western medicine.  Instead of focusing solely on disease and symptoms, TCVM views the body as a harmonious ecosystem where Qi, Yin, Yang, and the Five Elements interact like the changing seasons. Rather than diagnosing "arthritis" or "indigestion" in isolation, TCVM identifies imbalances—like Qi Stagnation, Blood Deficiency, or Damp-Heat—that affect the whole being. Organs aren’t just physical structures; the Liver governs emotions and tendons, the Kidneys store Jing (life essence), and the Spleen controls digestion and transformation. This holistic terminology helps explain patterns of health and disease in a way that connects body, mind, and environment. It’s not just about treating illness—it’s about restoring flow, vitality, and natural balance so that pets (and humans!) can thrive.

AllProvide Pet Food offers 5 uniquely curated recipes, formulated by Dr. Judy Morgan following the principles of TCVM. Constitution Diets aid in restoring, balancing and maintaining proper health, targeted for a pet’s specific needs. 

The Five Constitution Diets are symbolically represented as Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. They serve as Holistic Food Therapy through profiling. Each diet has a distinct set of carefully selected ingredients, and together as a whole have holistic healing properties. 

For more reading, visit our comprehensive guide on Dr. Judy Morgan's Constitution Diets.

To find out which element your pet is, take the free TCVM personality quiz

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METAL ELEMENT

The Metal Element represents clarity, structure, and resilience. It governs the Lungs and Large Intestine, playing a vital role in respiration, immunity, and elimination. Linked to the season of Autumn, Metal influences how the body processes air, nutrients, and emotions, keeping the system in balance. When weakened, it can lead to poor respiratory health, skin issues, digestive sluggishness, and emotional detachment.

By understanding the Metal Element, we can support our pets with foods that strengthen the immune system, nourish the lungs, and aid digestion, helping them maintain vitality and resilience. Dr. Judy Morgan has formulated a Metal Diet designed to restore balance through targeted nutrition and holistic healing ingredients.

Here’s a breakdown of each ingredient and its benefits:

Turkey Sweet, neutral to cool. Enters the Liver, Kidney, Spleen, and Stomach channels. Tonifies Yin and Qi. Indicated for Liver Yin Deficiency.

Butternut Squash Sweet, warm. Enters the Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine, and Lung. Tonifies Qi, drains Damp, dispels Cold, circulates Blood, and transforms Phlegm.

Pork Liver Sweet, neutral. Enters the Liver and Spleen. Tonifies Blood, nourishes Yin, strengthens vision, supports detoxification, and enhances overall vitality.

Spinach Sweet, cool. Enters the Liver and Stomach. Nourishes Blood, clears Heat, moistens dryness, supports digestion, and strengthens vision.

Apples Sweet to sour, neutral. Enters the Liver, Spleen, Stomach, Lung, and Large Intestine. Tonifies Yin, promotes digestion, detoxifies, clears Heat, supports hydration, and transforms Phlegm.

Shiitake Mushrooms Sweet, neutral. Enters the Liver and Stomach. Boosts immunity, tonifies Qi, supports digestion, clears Damp, and detoxifies.

Thyme Pungent, warm. Enters the Lung, Stomach, and Kidney. Supports digestion, clears Damp, dispels Cold, strengthens immunity, and promotes respiratory health.

Wheatgrass Sweet, salty, neutral. Enters the Liver, Stomach, and Spleen. Tonifies Qi and Blood, detoxifies, clears Heat, and supports digestion and overall vitality.

Cod Liver Oil Sweet, cold. Enters the Liver, Spleen, and Kidney. Tonifies Blood and Yin, nourishes Jing, strengthens tendons and bones, supports vision, and clears Heat.

Sea Kelp Salty, cold. Enters the Liver, Stomach, Kidney, and Lung. Drains Damp, clears Heat, supports thyroid function, detoxifies, nourishes Yin, and transforms Phlegm.

Sea Salt Tonifies Yin and eliminates toxins, helping to remove stagnation, bloating, leg cramps, spasms, and fatigue. It is also beneficial for tonifying the kidneys.

Calorie Content
38 kcal ME/oz
1259 kcal ME/kg

Guaranteed Analysis As Fed

• Protein: 17%
• Fat: 5%
• Carbohydrate: 1.8%
• Fiber: 0.6%
• Moisture: 73%
• Ca:P ratio: 1.07:1
• Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio: 5.8:1