Abstract: An animal chew for chewing by an animal comprising a body portion including an outer layer having a first hardness, the body portion having a first and second end sections with an edge thereof. An end piece is supplied having a hardness that is greater than the first hardness, the end piece configured to engage with the body portion, wherein the end piece protects the edge section of the end piece from contact by the animal during chewing.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritional supplement including an albumin carrier for an additive. The nutritional supplement may be dispersed on food substrates as a coating or may be combined into food substrate and formed into a desired shape.