Edible chew and methods of using the same
AssigneeArk Naturals Company
InventorsKerri DaSilva, Michael J. Stoeckle
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Abstract
The present invention provides an edible chew for preventing or inhibiting dental plaque accumulation and dental calculus formation in a non-human animal. The edible chew includes a core that includes one or more of a polishing agent, a flavor additive, a vegetable oil, a humectant, a dental additive, a food additive, and water. The edible chew also includes an outer layer disposed on the core. The outer layer includes astaxanthin. The present invention also provides a process for preparing the edible chew. The present invention further provides a method of preventing or inhibiting dental plaque accumulation and/or dental calculus formation in a subject in need thereof.
Claims48
An edible chew for preventing or inhibiting dental plaque accumulation and dental calculus formation in a non-human animal, the edible chew comprising:
- a core comprising one or more of a polishing agent, a flavor additive, a vegetable oil, a humectant, a dental additive, a food additive, and water;
- and
- an outer layer disposed on the core, the outer layer comprising astaxanthin.
A method of preventing or inhibiting dental plaque accumulation and dental calculus formation in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of astaxanthin, wherein the subject is a non-human animal.
A method of preventing or inhibiting dental plaque accumulation in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of astaxanthin, wherein the subject is a non-human animal.
A method of preventing or inhibiting dental calculus formation in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of astaxanthin, wherein the subject is a non-human animal.
A method of preventing or inhibiting dental plaque accumulation and dental calculus formation in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of astaxanthin, wherein the astaxanthin is administered as an edible chew comprising:
- a core comprising one or more of a polishing agent, a flavor additive, a vegetable oil, a humectant, a dental additive, a food additive, and water;
- and
- an outer layer disposed on the core, the outer layer comprising the effective amount of astaxanthin,
- wherein the subject is a non-human animal, and wherein the subject experiences an increase in salivary immunoglobulin A (sIgA) concentration following onset of administration.
A process for preparing an edible chew for preventing or inhibiting dental plaque accumulation and dental calculus formation in a non-human animal, the edible chew comprising a core comprising one or more of a polishing agent, a flavor additive, a vegetable oil, a humectant, a dental additive, a food additive, and water, and an outer layer disposed on the core, the outer layer comprising astaxanthin, the process comprising:
- extruding the core;
- and
- extruding the outer layer on the core to form the edible chew.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.