Feline probiotic lactobacilli composition and methods
AssigneeMars, Incorporated
InventorsThomas William-Maxwell Boileau, Barry Pius Kiley, Liam Diarmuid O'Mahony, John MacSharry, Gregory Dean Sunvold
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Abstract
According to the invention there is provided a strain of lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacilli obtainable by isolation from resected and washed feline gastrointestinal tract having a probiotic activity in animals. Methods of use and compositions comprising the Lactobacilli of the present invention are also provided.
Claims35
A composition comprising a biologically purified strain of adherent lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacilli isolated from resected and washed feline gastrointestinal tract having probiotic activity, and having the ability to survive and colonize the gastrointestinal tract of a companion animal, wherein said strain is selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus salivarius ss salicinius NCIMB 41287 (AHF 122A), Lactobacillus animalis NCIMB 41288 (AHF 223C), and Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 41289 (AHF 5119) and a carrier.
A method of maintaining or improving the health of a companion animal comprising orally administering a composition comprising a biologically purified strain of adherent lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacilli isolated from resected and washed feline gastrointestinal tract having probiotic activity, and having the ability to survive and colonize the gastrointestinal tract of a companion animal, wherein said strain is selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus salivarius ss salicinius NCIMB 41287 (AHF 122A), Lactobacillus animalis NCIMB 41288 (AHF 223C), and Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 41289 (AHF 5119) and a carrier.
A method of reducing odor associated with the feces or urine of a companion animal comprising orally administering a composition comprising a biologically purified strain of adherent lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacilli isolated from resected and washed feline gastrointestinal tract, having probiotic activity, and having the ability to survive and colonize the gastrointestinal tract of a companion animal, wherein said strain is selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus salivarius ss salicinius NCIMB 41287 (AHF 122A), Lactobacillus animalis NCIMB 41288 (AHF 223C), and Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 41289 (AHF 5119), and a carrier.
A method of reducing odor associated with a litter box of a companion animal comprising orally administering a composition comprising a biologically purified strain of adherent lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacilli isolated from resected and washed feline gastrointestinal tract, having probiotic activity, and having the ability to survive and colonize the gastrointestinal tract of a companion animal, wherein said strain is selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus salivarius ss salicinius NCIMB 41287 (AHF 122A), Lactobacillus animalis NCIMB 41288 (AHF 223C), and Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 41289 (AHF 5119), and a carrier.
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