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Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150342223 | PALATABILITY ENHANCER - Provided herein is a method of preparing a palatability enhancer for a food composition comprising combining an animal fat source and one or more agents in an aqueous solution to form a mixture, wherein said agents are selected from amino acids, sugars, vitamins, vegetable oils, flavorants and flavour precursors, heating the mixture at a pressure of 110 kPa to 800 kPa, obtaining a palatability enhancer from the mixture, wherein the palatability enhancer comprises animal fat in an amount of at least 80 wt %. Further provided is a method of enhancing the palatablity of a food composition. | 12-03-2015 |
20150329908 | Pattern Recognition Receptor Expression As a Measure of Systemic Health - The present invention encompasses methods and kits employing pattern recognition receptor expression as a measure of systemic health in a subject afflicted with an oral health condition. In particular, the present invention is directed to methods involving measurement of the expression levels of one or more Pattern Recognition Receptors including but not limited to Toll Like Receptors, myeloid differentiation primary response gene 88 (MyD88), and Nucleotide Binding oligomerization domain containing protein 1 (NOD1), in a companion animal, e.g., a dog or a cat, afflicted with an oral health condition. The described methods enable evaluation of the systemic health of the animal afflicted with an oral health condition by measuring expression levels of the indicated genes as compared to suitable controls. | 11-19-2015 |
20150327577 | METHOD OF PREPARING A FOOD COMPOSITION - The invention provides a method of preparing a moist animal food composition comprising a food component, wherein the method comprises: treating the food component with transglutaminase and at least one further agent selected from gluten and alginate. The invention further provides a method of increasing the firmness of a food component comprising treating the food component with transglutaminase and at least one further agent selected from gluten and alginate. | 11-19-2015 |
20150327576 | Animal Food Composition and Process for Production - An animal food composition comprising a protein source and corn starch, wherein native high-amylose corn starch comprises at least 50% of the corn starch. The composition can be used to treat or prevent a food allergy in an animal. Also, a process for the preparation of an animal food composition comprising mixing a protein source, corn starch and water to form a mixture and heating the mixture; wherein native high-amylose corn starch comprises at least 50% of the corn starch. | 11-19-2015 |
20150327575 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF HAIR IN NON-HUMAN ANIMALS - The present invention involves methods for improving the quality of the hair of a non-human animal and for increasing the 18-methyleicosanoic acid content of the hair of a non-human animal comprising feeding to the animal an edible composition comprising an effective amount of an amino acid selected from the group comprising isoleucine, threonine, and mixtures thereof. | 11-19-2015 |
20150313261 | ANTI-AGING FOODS FOR COMPANION ANIMALS - The present invention encompasses compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of age related conditions in animals, particularly in companion animals, in need thereof. The methods for treating or preventing an age-related condition in an animal in need thereof, comprise administering to the animal an effective amount of a composition comprising at least one of a protein source, a carbohydrate source, a vegetable source, a fruit source, or a combination of two or more thereof. In this method, the protein source is selected from the group consisting of chicken, egg protein, corn gluten meal, and combinations thereof; the carbohydrate source is selected from the group consisting of millet, brewers rice, oat groats, and combinations thereof, the vegetable source is selected from the group consisting of carrots, spinach, tomato pomace, and combinations thereof, wherein the fruit source is citrus pulp. | 11-05-2015 |
20150313260 | ANTI-AGING FOODS FOR COMPANION ANIMALS - The present invention encompasses compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of age related conditions in animals, particularly in non human companion animals, in need thereof. The methods for treating or preventing an age-related condition in an animal in need thereof, comprise administering to the animal an effective amount of a composition comprising at least one of a protein source, a carbohydrate source, and a vegetable source, or a combination of two or more thereof. In this method, the protein source is selected from the group consisting of chicken, pea protein concentrate, corn gluten meal, and combinations thereof; the carbohydrate source is selected from the group consisting of brown rice, oat groats, and combinations thereof, and the vegetable source is selected from the group consisting of beet pulp, tomato pomace, broccoli powder and combinations thereof. | 11-05-2015 |
20150118155 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND MONITORING HYPERTHYROIDISM IN A FELINE - The present invention provides a method of diagnosing the existence or risk of hyperthyroidism in a feline comprising measuring the level of expression of one or more biomarkers selected from the group consisting of e.g., IYD, TG, SLC5A5, NIS, TPO, TSHR, DUOX1, DUOX2 (ThOX), TGFB1, CSTD, DCN and SEPP1 and the expression products thereof, in a biological sample from the feline, wherein elevated expression of the one or more biomarkers in the sample relative to a control value for expression in a sample from a normal feline or feline population, or a baseline value from the feline, indicates the existence or risk of hyperthyroidism; a method of treating a feline so diagnosed; and compositions, reagents and kits for carrying out the specified methods. | 04-30-2015 |
20140370148 | HIGHLY DIGESTIBLE PET FOOD FOR IMPROVING STOOL QUALITY - The present disclosure provides highly digestible pet food compositions that, when ingested by an animal, result in reduced stool volume, weight, and odor, and methods of use employing those compositions. | 12-18-2014 |
20140348897 | TREATMENT OR REDUCTION OF DENTAL CONDITIONS WITH ASCORBYL ESTERS - The present disclosure provides methods and compositions comprising ascorbyl esters for the treatment or reduction of dental conditions in an animal. A pet food composition of the disclosure can be a dry food composition comprising (i) a matrix of ingredients nutritionally or organoleptically adapted for the animal and (ii) an outer coating layer, wherein the outer coating layer is applied to the matrix as a solution comprising an effective amount of an ascorbic acid fatty acid ester dissolved in a plant oil. One disclosed method of treatment or reduction involves feeding an animal in need of such treatment a dry pet food composition of the disclosure. A second disclosed method comprises applying to one or more surfaces of one or more teeth of an animal in need of such treatment, an effective amount of a solution comprising an ascorbic acid fatty acid ester dissolved in a plant oil. | 11-27-2014 |
20140328896 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING GASTROINTESTINAL FLORA - Provided are methods and compositions for enhancing the gastrointestinal health of an animal in need thereof by administering a gastrointestinal health maintaining or improving amount of a composition comprising an effective amount of lactic acid. The administered composition may also comprise one or more prebiotic, probiotic, symbiotic, anti bacterial, or anti-diarrhea agents. | 11-06-2014 |
20140314819 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING DENTAL CONDITIONS - The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for treating or reducing a dental condition in an animal, particularly in canine and feline companion animals. Compositions useful in the disclosed methods comprise an effective amount of lactic acid. The disclosed compositions may also contain oral health promoting effective amounts of at least one antioxidant. Dental conditions treated or reduced according to the disclosed methods include dental plaque, calculus, tooth staining, halitosis, stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontitis, and combinations thereof. | 10-23-2014 |
20140302226 | PET FOOD COMPOSITION WITH A SOFT TEXTURE - Provided are pet food compositions having a soft texture. Also provided are methods for preparing soft textured pet food compositions in which mixtures comprising appropriate amounts of protein, fat, and carbohydrate are contacted with an amylase at a temperature to provide the desired degree of softening of the composition. The pet food compositions exhibit increased penetrating force and are substantially unchanged with respect to digestibility and stool formation as compared to pet food compositions without added amylase. | 10-09-2014 |
20140242228 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A PET FOOD COMPOSITION - The disclosure provides method for preparing a food product is described which includes mixing a dry ingredient composition, a protein-containing composition, and an alginate composition to provide a first mixture, mixing the first mixture with a setting composition to effect a controlled rate gelation reaction, and processing the product of the gelation reaction to provide a food product. The disclosure also provides pet food compositions comprising food products prepared according to the disclosed process. | 08-28-2014 |
20140205689 | Method for Prolonging the Life of Animals - A method for increasing the longevity of an old animal comprising administering to the animal a composition comprising one or more antioxidants in a total antioxidant amount sufficient to increase the longevity of the animal. | 07-24-2014 |
20140171386 | Method and Composition to Reduce Diarrhea in a Companion Animal - Compositions (including pharmaceutical compositions, foods, supplements, toys and treats) comprising a microbial exopolysaccharide are provided as well as methods for preventing or reducing diarrhea in a mammal wherein the method comprises administering a therapeutically amount of a microbial exopolysaccharide to a mammal in need thereof. | 06-19-2014 |
20140057017 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE WEIGHT OF ANIMALS - Compositions are provided comprising a balance between lysine and essential amino acids and metabolizable enemy. The compositions are useful in methods to prevent or treat obesity in an animal without concomitant loss of lean muscle mass. The compositions may also be user in methods to preserve or to cause a gain in lean muscle mass in an animal in need thereof. | 02-27-2014 |
20140018528 | METHODS FOR MEASURING ENHANCEMENT IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF AN ANIMAL - A method to measure enhancement in the quality of life of an animal fed a super senior pet food composition comprising quantitating the gene expression levels of one or more genes in said animal and comparing said levels in the animal to levels in the animal prior to administration of said super senior pet food composition. A method to enhance the quality of life of an animal by modulating the expression level of one or more genes in said animal in order to mimic the pattern of expression seen in vivo after administration of a super senior pet food composition. | 01-16-2014 |
20140017640 | Compositions and Methods for Promoting Fat Loss - This invention provides diets useful for promoting fat loss in animals having a total lysine to metabolizable energy ratio of from about 6 to about 10 g/Mcal. This invention also provides compositions for promoting fat loss in animals, methods for preparing the compositions, methods for using the diets and compositions, articles of manufacture comprising the diets and compositions, and means for communicating information or instructions about such diets, compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture. | 01-16-2014 |
20130344196 | Compositions and Methods for Diagnosing and Treating Kidney Disorders in a Feline - The present invention provides a method of diagnosing the existence of a kidney disorder in a feline comprising measuring the level of expression of one or more biomarkers selected from the group consisting of lumican; collagen alpha 1 (111) chain, variant 12; decorin; secreted frizzled-related protein 2; retinol binding protein 5; MMP-2; MMP-7; and MMP-19, in a biological sample from the feline, wherein differences in expression of the one or more biomarkers in the sample relative to a control value for expression in a sample from a normal animal indicate the existence of a kidney disorder; a method of treating a feline so diagnosed; and compositions, reagents and kits for carrying out the specified methods. | 12-26-2013 |
20130281533 | Pet Food Compositions and Methods for Weight Loss and Matinenance - The present invention provides food compositions and methods for companion animals that are effective in preventing or treating obesity. | 10-24-2013 |
20130280352 | Pet Food Compositions for Inducing a Satiety Response - The invention relates to pet food compositions designed to induce the animal to cease feeding upon consumption of the appropriate nutritional amount. The invention further provides methods of inducing satiety response in animals and methods of controlling the amount of food intake in animals. | 10-24-2013 |
20130273196 | Pet Food Compositions for Inducing a Satiety Response - The invention relates to pet food compositions designed to induce the animal to cease feeding upon consumption of the appropriate nutritional amount. The invention further provides methods of inducing satiety response in animals and methods of controlling the amount of food intake in animals. | 10-17-2013 |
20130122164 | Pet Food Compositions Having Antimicrobial Activity - The present invention relates to new food compositions, particularly pet food compositions, which are resistant to microbial contamination, and methods for making the same. The compositions comprise an ingredient in an effective amount to impart antimicrobial activity. | 05-16-2013 |
20130121461 | METHOD OF MANAGING A WEIGHT CONDITION IN AN ANIMAL - A methodology of managing a weight condition of a companion animal by determining body fat composition of the companion animal and an appropriate weight loss regimen based on the body fat percentage is provided. More specifically, described herein is a clinically useful tool and methodology to apply to over-weight and obese animals for use in managing a weight condition of the overweight or obese animal by determining the body fat percentage of the animal and providing a weight loss regimen. | 05-16-2013 |
20130059012 | Methods for the Diagnosis, Control and Prophylaxis of Inflammation and Mitigation of Inflammatory Conditions in Felines - The invention relates to methods of diagnosis, control and prophylaxis of inflammation and mitigation of inflammatory conditions, particularly arthritis and joint pain, in felines, comprising measuring particular inflammatory biomarkers. The invention further provides a method to treat or control inflammation comprising administering a diet comprising increased levels of one or more of DHA, EPA, methionine, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin E, and/or L-carnitine. | 03-07-2013 |
20130041024 | Methods for the Diagnosis, Control and Prophylaxis of Inflammation and Mitigation of Inflammatory Conditions in Canines - The invention relates to methods of diagnosis, control and prophylaxis of inflammation and mitigation of inflammatory conditions, particularly arthritis and joint pain, in canines, comprising measuring inflammatory biomarkers wherein elevated levels of the biomarkers in blood correlates to reduced inflammation and reduced levels in blood correlates to increase level in the tissues. The invention further provides a method to treat or control inflammation comprising administering a diet comprising increased levels of one or more of DHA, EPA, vitamin C, vitamin E, and/or L-carnitine. | 02-14-2013 |
20130041020 | Methods of Control and Prophylaxis of Inflammation and Mitigation of Inflammatory Conditions in Companion Animals - The invention relates to methods of control and prophylaxis of inflammation and mitigation of inflammatory conditions, particularly arthritis and joint pain, in companion animals, e.g., dogs or cats, comprising administering a diet comprising lipoic acid. | 02-14-2013 |
20120309829 | COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING PYRUVATE FOR COMPANION ANIMALS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention encompasses compositions and methods for maintaining or promoting a healthy body composition in a companion animal, which comprises feeding the animal an edible composition comprising one or more pyruvate in an amount effective to maintain or promote the healthy body composition, wherein maintaining or promoting the healthy body composition comprises controlling the animal's weight, for example, loss of weight or body fat, or increased percentage of lean muscle mass. | 12-06-2012 |
20120309828 | COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING PYRUVATE FOR COMPANION ANIMALS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention encompasses compositions and methods for treating or preventing kidney disease in a companion animal, wherein the compositions and methods include feeding the companion animal an edible composition including at least one pyruvate or salt thereof. | 12-06-2012 |
20120294954 | COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING GINGER FOR THE AMELIORATION OR PREVENTION OF INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS - The invention encompasses pet food compositions for a companion animal that include ginger and methods for enhancing the quality of life of an animal by administering such pet food compositions in the diet of the animal. | 11-22-2012 |
20120289598 | COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING PYRUVATE FOR COMPANION ANIMALS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention encompasses compositions and methods for treating or preventing a degenerative joint condition, wherein the compositions and methods include feeding the companion animal an edible composition including at least one pyruvate or salt thereof. The invention also encompasses methods for enhancing the palatability of an edible food composition including adding a palatability enhancing amount at least one pyruvate or salt thereof to the composition. | 11-15-2012 |
20120289430 | METHODS FOR MEASURING ENHANCEMENT IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF AN ANIMAL - A method to measure enhancement in the quality of life of an animal fed a super senior pet food composition comprising quantitating the gene expression levels of one or more genes in said animal and comparing said levels in the animal to levels in the animal prior to administration of said super senior pet food composition. A method to enhance the quality of life of an animal by modulating the expression level of one or more genes in said animal in order to mimic the pattern of expression seen in vivo after administration of a super senior pet food composition. | 11-15-2012 |
20120288608 | PET FOOD COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING A SUSTAINED-RELEASE LIPOIC ACID AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF - The invention encompasses pet food composition that delivers a slow, sustained-release amount of lipoic acid or a salt thereof when fed orally to a companion animal. The invention also encompasses methods of manufacture and use of the compositions. | 11-15-2012 |
20120283129 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING KIDNEY DISORDERS IN A CANINE - The present invention provides methods for: diagnosing of, devising and monitoring a treatment plan for, and monitoring the status of a kidney disorder characterized by an abnormal loss of renal function, renal failure, reduced glomerular filtration rate or glomerulonephritis, in a canine, wherein the kidney disorder is detectable by utilizing at least one relevant biomarker isolated and measured from a biological test sample taken from such canine. The invention additionally relates to compositions, reagents and kits for carrying out the specified methods. | 11-08-2012 |
20120263758 | PET FOOD COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING PROBIOTICS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF - The present invention encompasses pet food compositions that include one or more probiotic microorganisms, which are useful to improve the health of companion animals. For example, the invention encompasses pet food compositions including a probiotic, for example, | 10-18-2012 |
20120258201 | ANIMAL FEED COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING - The present invention relates to animal food products and methods of producing thereof. The methods of the present invention comprise mixing a binding agent with feed meal at a temperature of between about 10° C. and about 70° C. to produce a mash, passing the mash through an extruder to form an animal feed product, and drying the animal feed product. In certain embodiments, the temperature of the meal, mash and final product is kept at 70° C. or below. | 10-11-2012 |
20120199076 | AUTOMATED FEEDING STATION FOR IN-HOUSE COMPANION ANIMAL TESTING - An automated feeding station for in-home testing away from unfamiliar laboratory settings test the acceptance of pet food by monitoring the reaction of the companion animals or pets in their comfortable in-home environment where the animals make their preferred choice of food without distractions caused by an unfamiliar environment. A pet owner scans appropriate food identifiers to verify the proper diet is being distributed into the appropriate food-receiving region(s). Once the food bowls are placed in appropriate food receiving regions within the feeding station, the testing system begins collecting data and transmits this data, preferably wirelessly, to the testing investigators. The preferred feeding station can measure: intake for the companion animal, information pertaining to the rate of food consumption, the animal's first approach to food, and the food first tasted by the animal. This information is provided via appropriate sensors and algorithms designed for this purpose within the system. | 08-09-2012 |
20120142009 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE - Compositions comprising docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and optionally one or more fatty acids selected from the group consisting of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), arachidonic acid (ARA), linoleic acid (LA), and α-linoleic acid (ALA) are administered to felines for preventing or treating feline inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). | 06-07-2012 |
20120129785 | COMPANION ANIMAL NUTRITION SYSTEM - The invention encompasses a nutrition system for a companion animal that includes a plurality of pet food packets, wherein an amount of pet food corresponding to a single meal for a companion animal may be selected and wherein the amount of pet food is formulated to alleviate or manage a disorder in a companion animal. In various embodiments, the pet food packets include the nutritional requirements for a companion animal (e.g., protein, fiber, fat) as well as one or more ingredients that alleviate or manage a disorder in a companion animal. | 05-24-2012 |
20120031785 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING LEAN MUSCLE MASS AND/OR REDUCING FAT GAIN - Compositions and methods for increasing lean muscle mass and/or reducing fat gain in growing animals by feeding the animals a composition having a total lysine to metabolizable energy ratio of from about 2.5 to about 6 g/Mcal and comprising (a) arginine in a total arginine to total lysine ratio of from about 1.1 to about 1.6; (b) isoleucine in a total isoleucine to total lysine ratio of from about 0.8 to about 1.3; (c) leucine in a total leucine to total lysine ratio of from about 1.8 to about 3.0; (d) valine in a total valine to total lysine ratio of from about 0.8 to about 1.4; and (e) methionine and cystine in a total methionine plus cystine to total lysine ratio of from about 0.8 to about 1.7. | 02-09-2012 |
20120028891 | METHODS OF PROMOTING OR MAINTAINING AN ANABOLIC STATE IN A FEMALE ANIMAL - The present invention is related to methods of promoting or maintaining an anabolic state in a female animal. The methods comprise administering a composition to the female animal, with the composition comprising between about 15% to about 25% protein (w/w) and about 5% to about 15% fat (w/w). The protein source in the composition comprises chicken eggs and further comprises a second protein source selected from the group consisting of soybean meal and lamb meat | 02-02-2012 |
20110280954 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ALTERING STOOL QUALITY IN AN ANIMAL - The present invention provides compositions and methods for improving stool quality of a puppy by adjusting the balance of metabolizable cations to metabolizable anions consumed by the puppy. | 11-17-2011 |
20110280953 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ALTERING STOOL QUALITY IN AN ANIMAL - The present invention provides compositions and methods for improving stool quality of a puppy by adjusting the balance of metabolizable cations to metabolizable anions consumed by the puppy. | 11-17-2011 |
20110274808 | METHODS FOR INCREASING THE PALATABILITY OF COMPANION ANIMAL FOOD COMPOSITIONS - The invention encompasses methods for increasing the palatability companion animal food compositions, which includes adding an effective amount of lipoic acid or a salt thereof to the companion animal food composition. | 11-10-2011 |
20110269828 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING WEIGHT-RELATED DISORDERS IN COMPANION ANIMALS - The invention encompasses compositions and methods for treating or preventing disorders in companion animals, wherein the compositions and methods include feeding the companion animal a composition including lipoic acid or a salt thereof. | 11-03-2011 |
20110269827 | USE OF LIPOIC ACID FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING DEGENERATIVE JOINT CONDITIONS, OSTEOARTHRITIS, CARTILAGE DAMAGE, AND RELATED DISORDERS IN COMPANION ANIMALS - The invention encompasses pet food compositions and uses thereof for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases or disorders in companion animals, for example, for the treatment or prevention of degenerative joint conditions, osteoarthritis, cartilage damage, and maintaining or increasing bone mineral density, wherein the compositions and uses include feeding a companion animal a composition including uses acid or a salt thereof. | 11-03-2011 |
20110268664 | COMPOSITION FOR ADDITION TO DRINKING WATER - The invention relates to an effervescent composition for adding to the drinking water of an animal. The composition comprises an effervescent agent and a palatant. The composition may be used in hydration treatment of an animal, as an additive for animal drinking water and for delivering a micronutrient or functional ingredient. Animals are encouraged to drink more drinking water by the effervescent composition. | 11-03-2011 |
20110256118 | ANTIOXIDANT-CONTAINING FOOD COMPOSITION FOR USE IN ENHANCING ANTIVIRAL IMMUNITY IN COMPANION ANIMALS - The invention encompasses methods for enhancing the ability of a companion animal to resist and/or overcome viral infections. The methods of the invention include an amount of lipoic acid that is effective in enhancing the antiviral immunity of a companion animal. | 10-20-2011 |
20110251268 | ANTIOXIDANT-CONTAINING FOOD COMPOSITION FOR USE IN INHIBITING HISTAMINE PATHWAYS IN COMPANION ANIMALS - The invention encompasses methods for inhibiting histamine release pathways in a companion animal, for example, felines and in treating or preventing idiopathic cystitis or interstitial cystitis. The compositions and methods of the invention include an amount of lipoic acid that is effective in inhibiting histamine release pathways in a companion animal, for example, felines and in treating or preventing idiopathic cystitis or interstitial cystitis. | 10-13-2011 |
20110226185 | FEEDING SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION OF ANIMALS - The invention encompasses an automated animal feeding system, an automated process for feeding an animal and apparatus therefore. The invention also encompasses methods of behavioral modification of animals. | 09-22-2011 |
20110189303 | METHODS FOR ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF A SENIOR ANIMAL - The present invention relates to methods for enhancing the quality of life of a senior or super senior animal by feeding the animal a composition comprising at least one omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid and various combinations of amino acids, minerals, and antioxidants in amounts effective to enhance alertness, improve vitality, protect cartilage, maintain muscle mass, enhance digestibility, and improve skin and pelage quality. Beneficial changes in expression of genes associated with several biological pathways may be induced in an animal by feeding it said composition and are consistent with an enhancement in the quality of life of said animal. | 08-04-2011 |
20110183006 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING OSTEOARTHRITIS - The present invention provides compositions and methods for treatment of abnormal conditions in a subject, wherein the abnormal condition affects the musculoskeletal joints of the subject. | 07-28-2011 |
20110178005 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH OVERWEIGHT ANIMALS - The invention encompasses compositions and methods for treating disorders and diseases associated with overweight. The application also encompasses genes differentially expressed in animals and particularly to genes differentially expressed in overweight animals compared to lean animals. | 07-21-2011 |
20110171318 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF KIDNEY DISEASE - Compositions for preventing or treating kidney disease comprising one or more food ingredients containing relatively low amounts of protein, sodium, and potassium, typically protein in amounts of from about 5% to about 40%, sodium in amounts of from about 0.01% to about 1%, and potassium in amounts of from about 0.01% to about 1%, and methods comprising administering such compositions to patients susceptible to or suffering from kidney disease for the purpose of preventing or treating kidney disease. | 07-14-2011 |
20110160299 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD - A companion pet diet meeting ordinary nutritional requirements for an aged pet and further comprising a sufficient amount of antioxidant or mixture thereof, to inhibit the deterioration of the mental capacity of an aged companion pet. | 06-30-2011 |
20110159500 | COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING GINGER FOR THE AMELIORATION OR PREVENTION OF INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS - The invention encompasses a method for diagnosing an arthritic condition and a gastrointestinal inflammatory disorder in a companion animal. The invention also encompasses a method for identifying ingredients for a pet food composition that are suitable for preventing, ameliorating the symptoms of, or treating an arthritic condition or gastrointestinal inflammatory disorder. | 06-30-2011 |
20110135785 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING HEPATIC AND IMMUNE FUNCTION IN AN ANIMAL - The invention encompasses compositions and methods for improving animal health and in certain embodiments to compositions and methods for improving hepatic and immune function in aged felines. | 06-09-2011 |
20110081443 | HIGH PROTEIN, LOW CARBOHYDRATE FOOD COMPOSITION HAVING NON-FERMENTABLE FIBER - A food composition is provided having high protein levels, high fat levels, low carbohydrate levels and non-fermentable fiber. Methods of using these compositions for weight management in mammals are also provided. | 04-07-2011 |
20110059138 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING IMMUNE SYSTEM OF FELINES - Compositions and methods useful to enhance the development of the immune system of a growing animal are disclosed. | 03-10-2011 |
20100323908 | Methods and Compositions For Diagnosing Osteoarthritis In A Feline - Methods, compositions and kits for diagnosing osteoarthritis in a feline are disclosed. The methods of the invention comprise detecting differential expression of at least one biomarker in a body sample. preferably a blood sample, where the biomarker is differentially expressed in osteoarthritis. | 12-23-2010 |
20100261793 | METHOD FOR DECREASING CARTILAGE DAMAGE IN DOGS - A method for modulating enzymatic degradation of articular cartilage in a dog comprises administering to the dog an enzymatic degradation modulating effective amount of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), for example as a component of a food composition. By practice of the method in a dog having arthritis, mobility of the dog can be increased, weight bearing in an arthritic limb can be increased, and/or pain associated with arthritis can be reduced. | 10-14-2010 |
20100260867 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - The invention provides compositions for preventing or treating inflammatory disease comprising one or more omega-3 fatty acids, one or more sulfur containing amino acids, and manganese and methods for preventing and treating inflammatory disease comprising administering such compositions to an animal susceptible to or suffering from inflammatory disease. In a preferred embodiment, the composition is admixed with one or more food ingredients to produce a food composition useful for preventing or treating inflammatory disease. | 10-14-2010 |
20100236975 | METHODS FOR PREDICTING OXALATE AND STRUVITE STONE FORMATION IN ANIMALS - The invention provides methods for predicting oxalate and struvite stone formation in an animal by determining the amount of selected nutrients in a food for consumption by the animal, the amount of selected urine metabolites, and/or the urine pH for the animal and predicting oxalate and/or struvite stone formation using a formula that equates the amount of such nutrients, metabolites, or urine pH to the likelihood that an animal will form oxalate and/or struvite stones. | 09-23-2010 |
20100234461 | Compositions For Improved Oxidative Status In Companion - A food composition that is useful for increasing antioxidant levels in the body is provided having increased levels of sulfur-containing amino acids, such as methionine, cysteine, or mixtures thereof. Methods of using these compositions for increasing antioxidant levels in the body in mammals, especially in companion animals, are also provided. | 09-16-2010 |
20100143497 | Compositions and Methods For Promoting Bone Development - Compositions and methods useful to promote bone development in a growing animal are disclosed. | 06-10-2010 |
20100137404 | Compositions and Methods for Altering Gene Expression - Compositions and methods for regulating gene expression in a growing animal are disclosed. | 06-03-2010 |
20100098778 | Compositions and Methods for Controlling The Weight of Animals - Compositions are provided comprising a balance between lysine and essential amino acids and metabolizable energy. The compositions are useful in methods to prevent or treat obesity in an animal without concomitant loss of lean muscle mass. The compositions may also be used in methods to preserve or to cause a gain in lean muscle mass in an animal in need thereof. | 04-22-2010 |
20100093859 | Compositions and Methods For Enhancing Neurological Development - Compositions and methods useful to enhance neurologic development of a growing animal are disclosed. | 04-15-2010 |
20100076064 | Methods For Improving Liver Clearance of Xenobiotic Substances In An Animal - A method for improving liver clearance of xenobiotic substances in an animal by feeding the animal lipoic acid in amounts of from about 10 mg to about 1000 mg per day. | 03-25-2010 |
20100068304 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN FELINES WITH HYPERTHYROIDISM - The invention relates to compositions for preventing and/or treating cardiovascular diseases in felines with hyperthyroidism wherein the compositions comprise from about 0.07 to less than about 1 mg/kg iodine and/or from about 0.1 to about 1.3 mg/kg selenium. The invention also relates to methods for preparing and using such compositions. articles of manufacture comprising such compositions, and means for communicating information about such compositions. methods, and articles of manufacture. | 03-18-2010 |
20100029768 | Compositions and Methods For Promoting Fat Loss - This invention provides diets useful for promoting fat loss in animals having a total lysine to metabolizable energy ratio of from about 6 to about 10 g/Mcal. This invention also provides compositions for promoting fat loss in animals, methods for preparing the compositions, methods for using the diets and compositions, articles of manufacture comprising the diets and compositions, and means for communicating information or instructions about such diets, compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture. | 02-04-2010 |
20100022636 | Compositions and Methods For Enhancing The Antioxidant Status of Animals - Compositions suitable for enhancing the antioxidant status of animals containing methionine, taurine, vitamin C, and vitamin E and methods for preparing and using such compositions to enhance the antioxidant status of animals. | 01-28-2010 |
20090324761 | Methods And Compositions for Improving Gastrointestinal Health - Methods for maintaining or improving the gastrointestinal health of an animal by administering a gastrointestinal health maintaining or improving amount of at least one banana musa fruit to the animal susceptible to or suffering from poor gastrointestinal health. In one embodiment, banana is administered to the animal to prevent or treat diarrhea or to improve stool quality. In other embodiments, the banana musa fruit is administered in conjunction with one or more of foods, prebiotics, probiotics, and anti-diarrhea drugs. | 12-31-2009 |
20090275505 | Compositions and Methods For Preventing or Treating Feline Chronic Renal Failure - The invention provides compositions for preventing chronic feline renal failure comprising from about 28 to about 35% protein and compositions for treating chronic renal failure in felines comprising from about 28 to about 30%, wherein the protein comprises at least about 75% vegetable protein and methods for using such compositions to prevent or treat chronic feline renal failure. The invention also provides methods for preparing the compositions, articles of manufacture comprising the compositions, and means for communicating information about the compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture. | 11-05-2009 |
20090269416 | Compositions and Methods For Preventing or Treating Chronic Renal Failure in Felines With Hyperthyroidism - The invention relates to compositions for preventing chronic renal failure (CRF) in felines with hyperthyroidism wherein the compositions comprise (1) from about 28 to about 35% protein, the protein comprising at least about 75% vegetable protein, and (2) from about 0.1 to less than about 1 mg/kg iodine and/or from about 0.1 to about 1 mg/kg selenium. The invention also relates to compositions for treating CRF in hyperthyroid felines wherein the compositions comprise (1) from about 28 to about 35% protein, the protein comprising at least about 75% vegetable protein, and (2) from about 0.1 to less than about 0.3 mg/kg iodine and/or from about 0.1 to about 1 mg/kg selenium. The invention further relates to methods for preparing and using such compositions, articles of manufacture comprising such compositions, and means for communicating information about such compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture. | 10-29-2009 |
20090263855 | Compositions and Methods For Preventing or Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Compositions comprising docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and optionally one or more fatty acids selected from the group consisting of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), arachidonic acid (ARA), linoleic acid (LA), and α-linoleic acid (ALA) are administered to felines for preventing or treating feline inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). | 10-22-2009 |
20090253791 | Compositions and Methods For Preventing Or Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Compositions comprising docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and optionally one or more fatty acids selected from the group consisting of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), arachidonic acid (ARA), linoleic acid (LA), and α-linoleic acid (ALA) are administered to felines for preventing or treating feline inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). | 10-08-2009 |
20090217398 | METHODS TO IDENTIFY FAT AND LEAN ANIMALS USING CLASS PREDICTORS - A combination comprising two or more polynucleotides that are differentially expressed in fat animals compared to lean animals or two or more proteins produced by the expression of such polynucleotides is disclosed. The combination and probes based upon the combination are used for formulating a prognosis that an animal is likely to become fat, developing a diagnosis that an animal is fat, screening substances to determine if they are useful for modulating the amount of adipose tissue on an animal, and detecting the differential expression of one or more genes differentially expressed in fat animals compared to lean animals in a sample. Methods for using class predictor gene profiles to identify fat and lean animals are also disclosed. | 08-27-2009 |
20090176864 | Methods For Improving Hepatic and Immune Function In An Animal - The invention encompasses compositions and methods for improving animal health and in certain embodiments to compositions and methods for improving hepatic and immune function in aged felines. | 07-09-2009 |
20090176248 | Method For Evaluating Kidney Function In A Feline - Methods for (1) evaluating feline kidney function by determining ghrelin level in feline tissue or biofluid and correlating the ghrelin level directly to kidney function and (2) diagnosing kidney disease in a feline comprises determining an observed ghrelin level in a tissue or biofluid of the feline and comparing the observed ghrelin level to a reference ghrelin level indicative of normal kidney function, wherein an observed level lower than the reference level is indicative of kidney disease or susceptibility thereto. | 07-09-2009 |
20090169695 | Pet Food Composition and Method - The present invention relates to dimensionally stable low carbohydrate pet food products and method for producing such products. The resulting pet food products are capable of inducing desired levels of ketosis in pets which in turn can lead to weigh loss or weight control. | 07-02-2009 |
20090156658 | Antioxidant-Containing Food Composition For Use In Inhibiting Histamine Pathways In Companion Animals - The invention encompasses compositions for inhibiting histamine release pathways in a companion animal, for example, felines and in treating or preventing idiopathic cystitis or interstitial cystitis. The compositions of the invention include an amount of lipoic acid that is effective in inhibiting histamine release pathways in a companion animal, for example, felines and in treating or preventing idiopathic cystitis or interstitial cystitis. | 06-18-2009 |
20090149529 | Antioxidant-Containing Food Composition For Use In Enhancing Antiviral Immunity In Companion Animals - The invention encompasses compositions for enhancing the ability of a companion animal to resist and/or overcome viral infections. The compositions of the invention include an amount of lipoic acid that is effective in enhancing the antiviral immunity of a companion animal. | 06-11-2009 |
20090136588 | Methods For Altering Food Intake, Modifying Nutrient Digestibility and Altering Stool Quality and/or Stool Frequency - The invention encompasses methods for altering food intake, modifying nutrient digestibility and altering stool quality and/or stool frequency in an animal by adjusting the balance of metabolizable cations to metabolizable anions consumed by the animal. | 05-28-2009 |
20090111877 | Methods for Enhancing the Quality of Life of a Senior Animal - Methods for enhancing the quality of life of a senior or super senior animal by feeding the animal a composition comprising at least one omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid and various combinations of amino acids, minerals, and antioxidants in amounts effective to enhance alertness, improve vitality, protect cartilage, maintain muscle mass, enhance digestibility, and improve skin and pelage quality. Changes in expression of genes associated with several biological pathways induced in an animal by feeding it said composition are consistent with an enhanced quality of life. | 04-30-2009 |
20090074840 | Coated Pet Food Composition - A composition comprising a physically discrete pet food oral intake composition coated with a physically stable film, the film comprising a component which is a) capable of carrying a beneficial agent to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect or b) capable of releasing the benefit agent into the mouth or alimentary canal with the benefit agent traveling to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect. | 03-19-2009 |
20090074827 | COATED PET FOOD COMPOSITION - A composition comprising a physically discrete pet food oral intake composition coated with a physically stable film, the film comprising a component which is a) capable of carrying a beneficial agent to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect or b) capable of releasing the benefit agent into the mouth or alimentary canal with the benefit agent traveling to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect. | 03-19-2009 |
20090069426 | Methods For Reducing The Amount Of A Proinflammatory Substance In Animal Tissue Or Body Fluid - A method for reducing the amount of a proinflammatory substance present at an elevated level in animal tissue or body fluid by orally administering to the animal a proinflammatory substance reducing amount of a composition comprising at least one omega-3 fatty acid. The method is useful for reducing inflammation caused by elevated levels of proinflammatory substances including inflammation associated with an oral condition. | 03-12-2009 |
20090061045 | Compositions and Methods for Altering Stool Quality in an Animal - The present invention provides compositions and methods for improving stool quality of a puppy by adjusting the balance of metabolizable cations to metabolizable anions consumed by the puppy. | 03-05-2009 |
20090054301 | HYPOALLERGENIC COMPOSITION - This invention is directed generally to compositions (including foods, supplements, treats, toys, etc.) for animal (including pet) consumption, and particularly hypoallergenic compositions, and more particularly semi-solid hypoallergenic compositions and hypoallergenic compositions that comprise a hydrolysate. This invention also is directed generally to methods for using such compositions. This invention is further directed generally to processes for making such compositions. | 02-26-2009 |
20090047361 | Combination of Limited Nutrients and Enhanced Dietary Antioxidants To Impart Improved Kidney Health - This invention is directed to compositions for animal consumption (including foods, treats, etc.), particularly compositions that tend to improve kidney function, and particularly compositions that comprise enhanced antioxidants and reduced quantities of protein and/or phosphorus. This invention also is directed generally to methods for using such compositions. | 02-19-2009 |
20090028996 | METHODS FOR REDUCING FOOD INTAKE AND CONTROLLING THE WEIGHT OF ANIMALS - Methods for reducing food intake by and controlling the weight of an animal by feeding the animal a composition comprising a food intake reducing amount or a weight controlling amount of a soluble fiber. | 01-29-2009 |
20080311226 | Methods and Compositions For Improving Stool Quality - A method for improving stool quality by administering to an animal a composition comprising from about 1% to about 20% zeolite. Preferably, the zeolite is fed to ah animal as part of a food composition containing least one ingredient suitable for consumption by an animal. | 12-18-2008 |
20080305185 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING UROLITHIASIS - A method for preventing or treating urolithiasis in an animal by feeding the animal a food composition comprising potassium in an amount equivalent to more than about 1% by weight potassium chloride and a food composition suitable for preventing or treating urolithiasis in an animal comprising potassium in an amount equivalent to more than about 1% by weight potassium chloride. | 12-11-2008 |
20080299251 | Process For Preparing A Food Composition - A process for preparing a food composition that is easily removed from the container by contacting one or more hydrocolloids with water to prepare a colloidal solution, contacting the colloid solution with one or more food ingredients, and allowing the resulting mixture to form a solid mass having a gelatinous texture, and a food composition produced by such process. | 12-04-2008 |