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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 2009
Filed:
Jul. 21, 2003
Gary Mitchell Davenport, Dayton, OH (US);
Gregory D. Sunvold, Eaton, OH (US);
Gregory A. Reinhart, Dayton, OH (US);
Michael Griffin Hayek, Dayton, OH (US);
Gary Mitchell Davenport, Dayton, OH (US);
Gregory D. Sunvold, Eaton, OH (US);
Gregory A. Reinhart, Dayton, OH (US);
Michael Griffin Hayek, Dayton, OH (US);
The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Abstract
A process and composition for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation in animals such as cats and rabbits is provided and includes feeding the animal a composition comprising from about 10 to about 42 wt % crude protein, from about 4 to about 30 wt % fat, from about 1 to about 25 wt % total dietary fiber, and a supplemental fiber source. The supplemental fiber source is present in amounts which provide from about 1 to about 13 weight percent of supplemental total dietary fiber. The animal is maintained on the diet for a sufficient period of time to control fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation.