Abstract: Described herein are methods for deriving a Health Index for Pets (HIP) from a molecular or health observation, a combination thereof or a derivative thereof, using a computational approach. Related compositions and methods are also described herein.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a system for generating a multi-component aging index for an individual companion animal comprising digital biomarkers, biological biomarkers and subjective assessment methods to predict phenotypic age and phenotypic age acceleration/deceleration (phenotypic age above or below chronological age) in dogs and cats. The disclosure also provides a method for decelerating phenotypic aging of a companion animal in need thereof. The method comprises determining an index according to an aspect of the disclosure and providing personalized health, diet and nutrition measures to the companion animal according to the index for that companion animal. The method can also be considered to be a method of ameliorating accelerated aging in the animal. In some embodiments, the personalized health measure comprises a diet that decelerates phenotypic aging and/or ameliorates accelerated phenotypic aging.

Abstract: Methods of analyzing a biological sample obtained from the feline subject for the presence of one or two copies of minor allele A of SNP A1_212891692 and/or to the concentration of beta-amino isobutyrate and/or 2-oxoarginine concentrations in the sample are disclosed. The methods are used in methods to identify a feline subject that has an increased likelihood or risk of calcium oxalate stone formation and in methods of treating a feline subject to reduce risk of calcium oxalate stone formation. The treatment on comprises administering to the feline subject a low arginine diet. Low arginine feline food compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: Pet shampoos, pet food compositions, and methods thereof are disclosed herein. In accordance with an aspect, provided is a method for reducing alopecia, skin secretion, ear secretion, and/or erythema scores of a companion animal comprising: feeding a pet food composition to a pet, and applying a pet shampoo to the pet within about 36 hours of providing the pet food composition to the pet, wherein the pet food composition comprises a plurality of fatty acids selected from omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids, omega-9 fatty acids, and a combination thereof, quercetin, and one or more vitamins comprising a vitamin C, a vitamin E, or a combination thereof; and wherein the pet shampoo comprises: from about 1 to about 15 wt. % of an amphoteric surfactant, from about 5 to about 25 wt. % of a nonionic surfactant, and from about 1 to about 20 wt. % of a polyol.

Abstract: Pet food compositions and methods for improving the wellness of a pet are disclosed herein. In one aspect, provided is a pet food composition comprising about 10 wt. % or more of fat, the fat comprising one or more short chain triglyceride; a protein; and a fiber, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the pet food composition on a dry matter basis. In another aspect, a method is provided for improving the concentration of metabolite beta-hydroxybutyrate in a pet by providing a pet food composition comprising protein, fiber, and about 7 wt. % or more of fat, the fat comprising one or more short chain triglyceride, wherein the metabolite beta-hydroxybutyrate increases by about 5% or more an hour after consumption of the pet food composition by a pet and the glucose to ketone index decreases by 10% or more.

Abstract: Pet food compositions and methods for alleviating pruritus, chronic itch, erythema, alopecia, or skin and ear secretion are disclosed. In accordance with an aspect, provided is a pet food composition having from about 2 ?g/g or more of quercetin; a fiber component comprising about 8 wt. % or more of a dietary fiber; and a protein, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the pet food composition on a dry matter basis. In accordance with another aspect, provided is a pet food composition having from about 2 ?g/g or more of quercetin; from about 8 to about 25 wt. % of a fiber component comprising a plurality of dietary fiber, the plurality of dietary fiber comprising a soluble fiber and an insoluble fiber, wherein the soluble fiber and the insoluble fiber are present in a weight ratio of about 1:1 to about 1:15; and a protein.

Abstract: Pet food compositions and methods for treating, inhibiting, reducing the severity of, or preventing diarrhea or constipation, improving stool characteristics, improving stooling behavior, and/or improving quality of life in a companion animal are disclosed. The pet food compositions may include psyllium or a derivative thereof, a polyphenol source, a high solubility fiber source, and a low solubility fiber source. The method may include administering an effective amount of the pet food composition to the companion animal in need thereof.

Abstract: The current invention relates to relates to methods of improving commensals in an animal by feeding the animal with a diet including quinoa grain. The quinoa grain is in an amount effective to increase parameters for commensals such as the percentage of Lactobacillus in total microbiota, the percentage of bifidobacteria in total microbiota, the percentage of Clostridium in total microbiota, and the firmicutes to bacteroidetes ratio. The current invention also relates to pet food compositions that include effective amount of quinoa grain to increase the commensals parameters. In addition, the methods of making such a food compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Pet food compositions and methods for increasing body weight and decreasing indoles in a feline having renal insufficiency are provided. The methods may include feeding the feline an effective amount of the pet food composition. The pet food composition may include fermentable fibers and betaine.

Abstract: A method, device, and system for determining a body attribute of an animal may be provided. For example, a system may include a sensor configured to capture image data relating to the animal. One or more processors may be configured to receive the captured image data relating to the animal; identify portions relating to the animal depicted within the image data; input, into a machine learning model, the portions relating to the animal depicted within the image data; and determine, via the machine learning model, an ideal body weight (IBW), a body condition score (BCS) of the animal, a body fat index (BFI) of the animal, a weight or other attributes of the animal or part of the animal including height, width, length, depth, diameter, radius, circumference, and the like.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for identifying companion animals at a greater risk for developing a gastrointestinal (GI) disease/condition. In particular, described herein are holistic comprising the use of gut metabolites (SCFA), physiological state (pH) and fecal scores (1-5) to identify a companion animal at a greater risk for developing a GI condition/disease. Compositions, methods and kits for treating companion animals who have been so identified, are also described.

Abstract: Pet food compositions and methods for increasing body weight and decreasing indoles in a feline having renal insufficiency are provided. The methods may include feeding the feline an effective amount of the pet food composition. The pet food composition may include fermentable fibers and betaine.

Abstract: An attachment for a wearable collar of an animal may be provided. The attachment may include an electronic device comprising a processor configured to receive or transmit information relating to the animal. An attachment body may be configured to be detachably coupled to the collar worn by the animal. The attachment body may include a cavity housing the electronic device and an opening of the cavity. The opening may provide access to the electronic device housed in the cavity or retaining the electronic device within the cavity via an enclosure element. Each of a plurality of legs may have a connection element. The connection element may be configured to engage with another connection element to detachably couple the attachment body to the collar worn by the animal.

Abstract: A sensor apparatus configured for attachment to a collar worn by an animal. The sensor apparatus may include a housing having a first connection feature configured for coupling the sensor apparatus to a first type of animal collar. The first connection feature may be an integral part of the housing. The housing may define a cavity. The sensor apparatus may further include an adaptor assembly configured to be coupled to the housing. The adaptor assembly may include a second connection feature configured for coupling the sensor apparatus to a second type of animal collar that is different from the first type of animal collar. For example, the first type of animal collar may be a nylon collar and the second type of animal collar may be a metal collar. An electronic circuit may be located within the cavity of the housing to store information and/or collect data.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and/or method of identifying an activity of an animal. The activity may include the animal drinking, eating, urination, or defecating. Motion data of a first animal may be received, for example, via a sensor. Predetermined signatures of one or more second animals may be received. The predetermined signatures of the one or more second animals may be associated with one or more activities of the one or more second animals. A signature of an activity of the first animal may be determined based on the motion data of the first animal. Based on the signature of the activity of the first animal and the predetermined signatures of the second animal, the activity of the first animal may be identified. The identified activity of the first animal may be displayed via a display device.

Abstract: The current invention relates to animal food kibbles having a primarily disc shape and including botanicals such as curcumin. The current invention also relates to methods to reduce oral inflammation in an animal by feeding the animal with the food kibbles. The disc-shaped food kibbles induce a reduction of oral inflammation in the animal compared to control food kibbles having a different shape.

Abstract: Described herein are pet food compositions comprising an amino acid component comprising: lysine; betaine; and glutamic acid and/or a salt thereof present in an amount of about 7 wt. % or more, based on the total weight of the pet food composition; and about 3.3 wt. % or more, of a fatty acid component comprising a fatty acid having an aliphatic tail of 6 to 12 carbons and/or an omega-3 fatty acid, based on the total weight of the pet food composition.

Abstract: A pet amusement device may comprise at least one housing that may comprise, a memory, a power source, a transceiver, and/or at least one sensor. The sensor may be configured to detect one or more parameters corresponding to at least one pet interaction with the device. The device may comprise a processor that may be configured to receive the one or more parameters. The processor may be configured to generate data corresponding to the one or more parameters. The processor may transmit one or more signals corresponding to the data to one or more remote servers. The device may comprise at least one haptic motor configured to generate at least some vibration through the at least one housing. The processor may be configured to control the at least some vibration based on an occurrence of a predetermined condition, or a command from the one or more remote servers.

Abstract: Described herein are pet food compositions comprising propolis, along with methods of making and using same. According to an aspect of the disclosure, provided is a pet food composition comprising propolis in an amount greater than about 0.1 wt. %; about 10 to about 40 wt. % of protein; about 9 to about 25 wt. % of a fat; about 10 to about 90 wt. % of a carbohydrate, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the food composition.

Abstract: Described herein are pet food compositions and methods for using them. Such compositions may comprise betaine, carnitine, and a source of medium chain triglycerides. Methods of making and using the compositions described herein are also described.