Process and product for enhancing immune response in companion animals using a combination of antioxidants
AssigneeThe Iams Company
InventorMichael G. Hayek
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Abstract
A process for feeding a companion animal such as a dog a diet containing an effective amount of a combination of antioxidants to enhance immune response and improve the overall health of the animal is provided. Preferably, the diet includes from about 175 to about 400 IU of vitamin E per kilogram of diet, from about 1 to about 50 mg/day of lutein, and from about 1 to about 50 mg/day of β-carotene.
Claims8
A pet food product for enhancing immune response in a companion animal, said pet food product comprising a pet food composition containing an effective amount of a combination of vitamin E, lutein, and β-carotene, said composition including from about 175 to about 400 IU of vitamin E per kilogram of diet, from about 1 to about 50 mg/day of lutein, and from about 1 to about 50 mg/day of β-carotene.
A pet food product for enhancing immune response in a companion animal, said pet food product comprising a pet food composition containing an effective amount of a combination of vitamin E, lutein and β-carotene and further comprising about 18 to 40% crude protein, about 4 to 30% fat, and about 4 to 20% total dietary fiber.
A process for enhancing immune response in a companion animal comprising the step of feeding said animal a diet containing an effective amount of a combination of vitamin E, lutein and β-carotene.
A process for optimizing immune cells in a dog comprising the step of feeding said dog a diet containing an effective amount of a combination of vitamin E, lutein and β-carotene.
A process for optimizing vaccine recognition in a dog comprising the step of feeding said dog a diet containing an effective amount of a combination of vitamin E, lutein and β-carotene.
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