Xylitol-containing non-human foodstuff and method
AssigneeAdore-A-Pet, Ltd.
InventorsPhyllis Wolf, John Peldyak
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Abstract
A pet foodstuff and treatment method for reducing the incidence of dental caries in non-human animals is provided. The treatment method includes orally administering the xylitol by allowing the pet to consume the xylitol-containing foodstuff in an effective amount. The pet foodstuff is composed of an effective amount of xylitol and an edible pet food. The xylitol may be present as a coating or in bulk.
Claims7
A method of using a water soluble consumable mouthwash powder comprising an effective amount of xylitol to reduce the incidence of dental caries in non-human animals, comprising the steps of adding the mouthwash powder to water;
- mixing the solution;
- and placing the solution for the pet to drink.
A method of reducing the incidence of dental caries in non-human animals by orally administering an effective amount of xylitol.
A method of reducing the incidence of dental plaque or tartar in non-human animals by orally administering an effective amount of xylitol.
A topical gel toothpaste comprising essentially of a mixture of xylitol, lactitol and hydrogenated starch hydrolyzate syrup in an effective amount for dental caries prevention in non-human animals.
An edible pet foodstuff for reducing the incidence of caries comprising a hard solid edible body having xylitol dispersed in the solid body in an amount effective to reduce the incidence of dental caries when chewed by a pet so that when the food is chewed by a pet, the solid body breaks into smaller pieces and scrapes at built-up plaque and the xylitol comes into contact with the pet's teeth and gums to reduce the incidence of dental caries.
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