Abstract: A liquid composition comprising an alcohol or mixture thereof in sufficient quantity to grow hair in an area of canine or feline skin wherein alopecia has occurred.

Abstract: A die head suitable for preparation of a dual textured pet food having a core and a shell surrounding or essentially surrounding the core, the die head attached to or an integral part of an extruder, which comprises a) at least two shell flow areas through which an extruded shell composition flows, b) a shell flow control regulator which is capable of impinging upon the shell flow, c) a core inlet tube located post shell flow control regulator, its orifice in the shell flow, and delivering core composition to the shell flow wherein the shell composition essentially or totally envelops the core composition d) the shell enveloped core composition exiting the die orifice.

Abstract: A solid translucent or transparent soap composition comprising a cleansing effective amount of soap and an antidiscoloration effective amount of the benzotriazole 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-6-dodecl-4-methylphenol.

Abstract: An aqueous gel suitable for ingestion by a cat or dog comprising, a. an effective amount of a gelling agent, b. an effective amount of a cat or dog palatability enhancing agent, and c. at least about 85 wt. % water.

Abstract: An aqueous, clear, cleansing composition comprising (a) a cleansing effective amount of a potassium salt of a long chain alkyl carboxylic acid or mixture thereof, the pH of said composition being from about 10.0 to about 11.0.

Abstract: A composition useful for moisturizing skin which comprises (a) a moisturizing effective amount of a compound of the structure: wherein X is selected from the group consisting of: CH2OH, CH OH CH2 CO2—, or mixtures thereof wherein when X does not bear a negative charge, the said compound is a salt; and (b) a skin compatible carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for increasing the intestinal (lymphatic) absorption, cellular concentration, biliary secretion, hepatic storage, and/or liver concentration of a fat soluble vitamin in a post-menopausal woman. The method comprises orally administering to a post-menopausal woman in need thereof, a fat soluble vitamin and a fat soluble vitamin absorption increasing effective amount of L-carnitine. The L-carnitine enhances the antioxidant defense mechanism and lowers the risk of certain degenerative diseases, such as coronary heart disease, age-related macular degeneration, osteoporosis, cancer, and Alzheimer's, in post-menopausal women. The invention also provides a method for increasing the intestinal absorption of a fat soluble vitamin in an animal. The method comprises orally administering to the animal in need thereof, a fat soluble vitamin and a fat soluble vitamin absorption increasing effective amount of L-carnitine.

Abstract: A canine pet food composition comprising a meat based material having an essentially solid mass assuming the shape of the container in which it is packed, said pet food having meat particles with a moisturized appearance and visually recognizable discrete food particles upon slicing the pet food mass after departure from the said container.

Abstract: A feline pet food composition comprising a meat based material having an essentially solid mass assuming the shape of the container in which it is packed, said pet food having meat particles with a moisturized appearance and visually recognizable discrete food particles upon slicing the pet food mass after departure from the said container.

Abstract: A composition comprising a cream or lotion base said base further comprising a. An active agent or mixture thereof which brings about skin lightening, and b. An active agent or mixture thereof which prevents skin from further darkening when exposed to ultraviolet light.

Abstract: A pet diet composition comprising at least about 40 wt. % meat and cellulosic material in quantities effective to allow extrusion and cutting of the composition post extruder.

Abstract: A diet which induces a state of ketosis in a canine or feline which comprises an edible composition relatively high in fats and relatively low in carbohydrates.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting methicillin drug resistant bacteria using a phenolic compound.

Abstract: A personal cleansing composition which comprises a. a skin cleansing effective amount of a surfactant or mixture of surfactants, b. a hydrophobic active component in quantities which brings about a perceived effect on the skin, said effect selected from the group consisting of skin conditioning, skin protection from irritants and antibacterial agents, c. a hydrocarbon containing component, and d. a cationic polymer the quantities of c and d selected so that the effect on the skin by component b is enhanced over the additive effects of c and d alone.

Abstract: A pet food composition comprising meat chunk and gravy, said gravy having chemically modified starch, gum, or mixtures thereof, in quantities less than that necessary to promote the production of stool quality that is unacceptable.

Abstract: A composition useful for moisturizing skin which comprises (a) a moisturizing effective amount of a compound of the structure:  wherein X is selected from the group consisting of: CH2OH, CH OH CH2CO2—,  or mixtures thereof wherein when X does not bear a negative charge, the said compound is a salt; and  (b) a skin compatible carrier.

Abstract: A method for visually demonstrating the effectiveness of an anti-bacteria attachment composition which comprises:a. treating skin with potential or known anti-bacteria attachment composition;b. contacting the said skin with a bacteria, resulting in the skin having bacteria attached to it;c. contacting the skin with a bacteria growth supporting medium having optionally therein or later optionally added a compound or mixture thereof which will assist in visually detecting a bacterial colony.

Abstract: A liquid aqueous composition comprising:(a) a skin cleansing effective amount of a surfactant or mixture thereof;(b) a silicone fluid in quantities of from about 0.1 to about 8 wt % of the composition;(c) a hydrocarbonaceous material in quantities of from about 0.1 to about 8 wt % of the composition;(d) a cationic polymer in quantities of from about 0.02 to about 1 wt % of the composition;(e) a combination of a hydroxy alkyl cellulose and a copolymer of a long chain alkylacrylate monomer and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacylic acid and one or more of a methyl, ethyl or propyl ester of said acid(s) wherein the copolymer is crosslinked with an allylic ether of a polyol, said combination in sufficient quantities to bring about a stabilized composition as visually evaluated, and(f) the remainder water.

Abstract: A personal cleansing composition which comprisesa. a skin cleansing effective amount of a surfactant or mixture of surfactants,b. a hydrophobic active component in quantities which brings about a perceived effect on the skin, said effect selected from the group consisting of skin conditioning, skin protection from irritants and antibacterial agents,c. a hydrocarbon containing component, andd. a cationic polymerthe quantities of c and d selected so that the effect on the skin by component b is enhanced over the additive effects of c and d alone.

Abstract: An aqueous composition comprisinga. a skin cleansing effective amount of a surfactant or mixture thereof;b. a silicone in quantities of from about 0.1 to about 8 wt. % of the composition;c. a hydrocarbonaceous material in quantities of from about 0.1 to about 8 wt. % of the composition;d. a cationic polymer in quantities of from about 0.02 to about 1 wt. % of the composition;e. a combination of a polyacrylate thickening polymer and an acrylate methacrylate copolymer wherein the ester group of the methacrylate is alkyl of about 12 to about 20 carbon atoms, said alkyl having about fourteen to about twenty six ethoxy groups and the acrylate is one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters in quantities sufficient to provide both viscosity and visual phase stabilization; andf. the balance water.