Compositions for improving the oral health of animals, methods using same, and pet treats incorporating the same
AssigneeT.F.H. Publications, Inc.
InventorsGlen S. Axelrod, Ajay Gajria
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Abstract
Described herein are dental compositions, articles of manufacture including such dental compositions, and methods of using such dental compositions. In some embodiments, the dental compositions include a combination of ascorbic acid with at least one of a hexametaphosphate and a beta glucans. In some instances, the dental compositions are included within an edible article, a chew, or an edible chew. Administration of the dental compositions to the oral cavity of a subject may reduce the gingival, plaque, and/or calculus scores of the subject over a defined time period.
Claims8
A method for treating at least one of gingivitis and dental calculus in an animal, comprising:
- administering a dental composition to a mouth of said animal, the dental composition comprising:
- ascorbic acid in an amount ranging from greater than 0 to about 5 weight %;
- at least one hexametaphosphate (HMP) in an amount ranging from greater than 0 to about 5 weight %;
- and
- at least one beta glucans extracted from a yeast in an amount ranging from about 0.1 weight % to about 0.5 weight %;
- a base composition comprising at least one primary ingredient in an amount greater than or equal to about 30 weight % of said dental composition, wherein said primary ingredient is selected from the group consisting of starches, rubbers, composites, polymers, wood, and combinations thereof.
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