NutriCal is for sick, hurt, or stressed dogs. It is a densely-caloric product that also contains vitamins, minerals, and Omegas. It's mostly fat and sugar, but also has protein etcetera.
It can be a lifesaver for many dogs - it can be used if your dog is hypoglycemic, sick, hurt (as injuries can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar) or during puppy transitions to new homes (for ~2wks, if needed). Piggybacking on some of what Nancy said, eating sugar doesn't cause diabetes; diabetes is much more complicated than that and it often has a lot to do with genetics, amongst other things. Eating excessive sugar can lead to obesity, which is more predisposing to diabetes than just sugar itself. Eating excess sugar can also cause insulin resistance, which can lead to a disease state - but again, it's really a combination of several factors.
The bottom line is, use Nutrical in moderation and it is a wonderful supplement when used in what it's intended for.
Here are the ingredients:
Ingredients: Corn Syrup, Soybean Oil, Malt Syrup, Cod Liver Oil, Cane Molasses, Methylcellulose, Water, Gelatin By-products, dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Manganese Sulfate, Iron Peptonate, Thiamine HCl, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate (Source of Calcium and Pantothenic Acid), Magnesium Sulfate, Pyridoxine HCl, Vitamin A Palmitate & D3 supplement, Potassium Iodide (Source of Iodine and Potassium), Riboflavin5, Phosphate Sodium (Source of Vitamin B2 and Phosphorus), Folic Acid and Cyancobalamin (Vitamin B12 ).
Nutritional Information: Minimum guaranteed Analysis Per teaspoon (6 grams)
Crude Protein 0.7%
Calcium (0.0026%) 0.16 mg
Phosphorus (0.0003%) 0.02mg
Iodine (0.0083%) 0.50 mg
Manganese (0.0167%) .90 mg
Vitamin A 940.0 IU
Vitamin E 5.0 IU
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 1.9 mcg
Niacin 1.9 mg
Crude Fat 34.5%
Moisture 14.0%
Calcium (0.0033%) 0.20 mg
Iron (0.0078%) 0.47 mg
Magnesium (0.0063%) 0.42 mg
Potassium (0.0025%) 0.16 mg
Vitamin D3 60.0 IU
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 1.7 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.8 mg
Folic Acid 0.2 mg
d-Pantothenic Acid 0.9 mg
Also a source of Linoleic, Eicosapentanoic Acid, Docosahexanoic Acid and Omega-6 & Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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