Pet Food Compositions
AssigneeHill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
InventorsMatthew JACKSON, Dennis JEWELL
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Abstract
Described herein are controlled release pet food compositions comprising: a matrix comprising: a fiber component comprising a high solubility fiber source and low solubility fiber source, and a polyphenol source; wherein the matrix is adapted to deliver the polyphenol source to the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract of a mammal after ingestion by the mammal. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.
Claims21
A controlled release pet food composition comprising:
- a matrix comprising:
- a fiber component comprising a high solubility fiber source and a low solubility fiber source, and
- a polyphenol source;
- wherein the matrix is adapted to deliver the polyphenol source to the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract of a mammal after ingestion by the mammal.
A method for treating, preventing, or ameliorating a symptom of an inflammatory disease, condition or disorder in a mammal, comprising administering an effective amount of a controlled release pet food composition to a mammal in need thereof, wherein the controlled release pet food composition comprises:
- a matrix comprising:
- a fiber component comprising a high solubility fiber and low solubility fiber source, and
- a polyphenol source;
- wherein the matrix is adapted to deliver the polyphenol source to the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract of the mammal after ingestion by the mammal.
A method of forming a et food composition, comprising:
- extruding a matrix comprising:
- a fiber component comprising a high solubility fiber source and low solubility fiber source, and
- a polyphenol source;
- applying a surface coating to the kibble, wherein the surface coating comprises a palatant;
- wherein the matrix is adapted to deliver the polyphenol source to the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract of a mammal after ingestion by the mammal.
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