Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for making human consumable jerky treats. The invention provides moist, flavorful jerky treats and methods for making such treats.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for killing parasites that includes topically applying onto a companion animal a composition including a natural, non-synthetic active ingredient. The composition may be applied to the animal in various forms, such as a spot-on, shampoo, an on animal spray, or an on animal powder. The present invention further relates to a topical composition for killing a parasite that includes at least one natural active ingredient.
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for producing an aerated polymeric composition or aerated polymeric pet chew and the resultant product. The aerated pet chew includes a dry blend, a leavening agent, and a plasticizing slurry. The dry blend includes an amount of protein polymer.
Abstract: The invention provides aqueous liquid dispersions of microcapsules comprising at least one anti-parasitic agent. The microcapsules have a core material that contains one or more anti-parasitic agents. The core material is encapsulated by a shell wall that is substantially hydrophilic and generally does not dissolve in water. The microcapsules may be used to treat animals against a variety of parasites.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a moist pet treat and a method for making the pet treat. In particular, the pet treat is formed from a textured plant based protein material and a humectant.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pet treat having at least two distinctly treated pieces of pigskin and to a method of making it. In particular, the pet treat includes a piece of defatted pigskin and a piece of smoked pigskin.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pet toy comprised of a plurality of yarn pieces, a flexible elastic band member on which the pieces of yarn are fixedly attached, and a plastic tie member, which holds the pet toy in a ball-like, or other desired shape.