Combination of limited nutrients and enhanced dietary antioxidants to impart improved kidney health
AssigneeHill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
InventorDennis Jewell
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Abstract
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.
Claims20
An animal food composition that improves kidney function in an animal, wherein the composition comprises at least one antioxidant and having lower amounts of protein and phosphorus than the maximum typically recommended for a healthy animal of the same species or bread.
A method for improving kidney function in an animal, the method comprising maintaining the animal on a diet that comprises a food composition comprising at least one antioxidant and having lower amounts of protein and phosphorus than the maximum typically recommended for a healthy animal of the same species or breed;
- wherein the animal is maintained on said diet for a time period effective to improve kidney function.
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