Hypoallergenic dietary companion animal composition containing hydrolyzed poultry protein
AssigneeThe Iams Company
InventorsMichael G. Hayek, Gregory D. Sunvold, Gregory A. Reinhart
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Abstract
A hypoallergenic dietary composition is provided for companion animals such as dogs and cats which contains a source of hydrolyzed protein, a source of fat, and a source of carbohydrates. The composition preferably further includes a fiber source. The dietary composition may also be administered to companion animals as a method of managing and/or diagnosing food allergies.
Claims11
A hypoallergenic composition comprising, on a dry matter basis, a source of protein, a source of fat, and a source of carbohydrates, said source of protein comprising from about 20 to 30% by weight of a hydrolyzed poultry protein;
- wherein the hypoallergenic composition is a companion animal composition;
- and wherein at least 99% of said hydrolyzed poultry protein has a molecular weight of less than 1.5 kDa.
A hypoallergenic composition comprising, on a dry matter basis, a source of protein, a source of fat, a source of carbohydrates, and a fiber source selected from the group consisting of apple fiber, pea fiber, a blend of carboxymethylcellulose and resistant starch, and mixtures thereof, said source of protein comprising from about 20 to 30% by weight of a hydrolyzed chicken liver protein, and wherein 99% of the hydrolyzed chicken liver protein has a molecular weight of less than 1.5 kDa wherein the hypoallergenic composition is a companion animal composition.
A hypoallergenic composition comprising, on a dry matter basis, a source of fat, a source of carbohydrates, and a fiber source selected from the group consisting of apple fiber, pea fiber, a blend of carboxymethylcellulose and resistant starch, and mixtures thereof, said source of protein comprising from about 20 to 30% by weight of a hydrolyzed poultry protein;
- wherein the hypoallergenic composition is a companion animal composition and wherein at least 99% of said hydrolyzed poultry protein has a molecular weight of less than 1.5 kDa.
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