Abstract: The present invention relates to a starch-free soft chew formulation for oral delivery of at least one active ingredient to an animal, and a starch-free soft chew containing the formulation and at least one active ingredient. The starch-free soft chew includes one or more active ingredients and excipients, such as a bulking agent, a flavoring agent, a humectant, a preservative, an antioxidant, and a lubricant, but no added water. In addition, the invention relates to a composition of starch-free, non-water excipients for use in the final dosage form of a soft chew for oral administration of at least one active ingredient to an animal. Also provided are processes for making the starch-free soft chew formulation and the starch-free soft chew.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a starch-free soft chew formulation for oral delivery of at least one active ingredient to an animal, and a starch-free soft chew containing the formulation and at least one active ingredient. The starch-free soft chew includes one or more active ingredients and excipients, such as a bulking agent, a flavoring agent, a humectant, a preservative, an antioxidant, and a lubricant, but no added water. In addition, the invention relates to a composition of starch-free, non-water excipients for use in the final dosage form of a soft chew for oral administration of at least one active ingredient to an animal. Also provided are processes for making the starch-free soft chew formulation and the starch-free soft chew.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a starch-free soft chew formulation for oral delivery of at least one active ingredient to an animal, and a starch-free soft chew containing the formulation and at least one active ingredient. The starch-free soft chew includes one or more active ingredients and excipients, such as a bulking agent, a flavoring agent, a humectant, a preservative, an antioxidant, and a lubricant, but no added water. In addition, the invention relates to a composition of starch-free, non-water excipients for use in the final dosage form of a soft chew for oral administration of at least one active ingredient to an animal. Also provided are processes for making the starch-free soft chew formulation and the starch-free soft chew.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a starch-free soft chew formulation for oral delivery of at least one active ingredient to an animal, and a starch-free soft chew containing the formulation and at least one active ingredient. The starch-free soft chew includes one or more active ingredients and excipients, such as a bulking agent, a flavoring agent, a humectant, a preservative, an antioxidant, and a lubricant, but no added water. In addition, the invention relates to a composition of starch-free, non-water excipients for use in the final dosage form of a soft chew for oral administration of at least one active ingredient to an animal. Also provided are processes for making the starch-free soft chew formulation and the starch-free soft chew.