The Iams Company

Mars, Incorporated

Allan J Lepine

Thomas Edward Huetter

Gregory Allen Reinhart

Edward Russell Cox

Douglas Joseph Dobrozsi

Dennis Richard Ditmer

John Russell Burr

Lori Lee Halsey

Michael Griffin Hayek

Susan Ruth Ward

Bruce A Watkins

Susan Ruth Beyer

Edible compositions are provided and comprise a soluble mineral component and/or a phosphate component in amounts effective for use as an oral medicament. The soluble mineral component comprises one or more minerals selected from the group consisting of zinc, manganese, tin, copper, and mixtures thereof. The edible compositions are advantageously companion animal chews, treats or supplements. Further disclosed are methods of making the chews, treats or supplements as are methods of treating conditions of the oral cavity.

Edible compositions

Disclosed herein are a variety of embodiments of compositions and methods which are each adapted for use by a companion animal. In one embodiment, an edible composition comprising an amount of a soluble mineral component is disclosed, wherein the soluble mineral component comprises one or more minerals selected from the group consisting of zinc, manganese, tin, copper, and mixtures thereof, wherein the amount is an effective amount for use as an oral medicament. In further embodiments, a phosphate component is included. The edible compositions are advantageously companion animal foods or supplements. Further disclosed are methods selected from treating oral cavity tartar, oral cavity plaque, periodontal disease, gingivitis, breath odor and combinations thereof comprising orally administering a described composition to a companion animal.

Edible compositions which are adapted for use by a companion animal

A method for determining the biological age of the companion animal. A companion animal ambulates from a first region to a second region of a pressure detection unit and the footfall data is utilized in the determination of the biological age of the companion animal.

Method for determining the biological age of a companion animal

A management program for the benefit of a companion animal can maintain, enhance or improve the health and well-being of the companion animal. The management program can include recommendations for dietary modification, supplement administration, weight loss/management plans, physical activity recommendation, veterinary intervention and combinations thereof.

Management program for the benefit of a companion animal

A method for providing nutrition to critical care animals such as dogs and cats is provided which comprises administering an amount of an artificially produced canine or feline milk substitute composition. The canine milk substitute composition comprises, on a dry matter basis, from about 35 to 45% by weight protein, from about 25 to 35% by weight fat, and from about 10 to 25% by weight carbohydrates. The feline milk composition comprises, on a dry matter basis, from about 30 to 50% protein, from about 25 to 50% fat, and from about 10 to 25% carbohydrates.

Method of administering a milk substitute to critical care animals

A process is provided for promoting bone modeling and chondrocyte functioning in growing canines. The process includes administering to a growing canine a pet food composition which includes an appropriate amount and ratio of dietary n-6 and n-3 fatty acids. The composition can further include a source of protein, a source of fat, a source of fiber, and a source of carbohydrates. Use of the preferred concentrations of n-6 and n-3 fatty acids can promote synthesis and tissue accumulation of down regulating elements of inflamation, which stimulate bone formation and optimize bone modeling.

Method for improving bone modeling and chondrocyte functioning in growing canines

An artificially produced feline milk substitute position is provided. The composition comprises, as expressed a dry matter basis, from about 30 to about 50 percent protein, from about 25 to about 50 percent fat, and from about 10 to about 25 percent carbohydrates. The preferred source of protein in the composition comprises casein and whey in a weight ratio of about

Queens milk replacer

A pet food composition is provided for large breed puppies which contains from about 0.75% to 0.95% by weight calcium and from about 0.62% to 0.72% by weight phosphorous. The composition further includes a source of protein, a source of fiber, and a source of fat. The pet food composition is fed to large breed puppies to provide optimum skeletal growth and reduce the incidence of skeletal abnormalities.

Pet food composition for large breed puppies and method for promoting

An artificially produced feline milk substitute composition is provided. The composition comprises casein, whey, and as expressed on a dry matter basis, from about 30 to about 50 percent protein, from about 25 to about 50 percent fat, and from about 10 to about 25 percent lactose. The casein and whey in the composition have a ratio of about 1:1.

Growing community of inventors

Lewisburg, OH, United States of America

Allan J Lepine