Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions for treating or preventing inflammation or an inflammatory disorder in an animal comprising an effective amount of at least one medium chain triglyceride and an effective amount of at least one omega-3 fatty acid, wherein the at least one medium chain triglycride and the at least one omega-3 fatty acid are present in an amount effect to a provide a synergistic decrease in the amount of circulating cytokines in the companion animal. Also disclosed herein are methods for treating or preventing inflammation or an inflammatory disorder in a companion animal, comprising administering the pet food compositions disclosed herein to the companion animal in need thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an animal food product for promoting dental efficacy including a hydrolyzed protein including one or more amino groups, and a high amylopectin content starch including one or more reducing sugars; wherein the one or more amino groups in the hydrolyzed protein are covalently bonded to the one or more reducing sugars in the high amylopectin content starch. Methods of preparing the animal food product and using the animal food product to promote dental efficacy, such as teeth-cleaning efficacy in an animal are also provided.

Abstract: A food composition for managing non-food allergies in companion animals is disclosed, along with a method of managing non-food allergies.

Abstract: Described herein are pet food compositions comprising a blood glucose management component comprising soy isoflavone and yeast beta-glucan (?-glucan); along with methods of making and using same.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions for treating or preventing inflammation or an inflammatory disorder in an animal comprising an effective amount of at least one medium chain triglyceride and an effective amount of at least one omega-3 fatty acid, wherein the at least one medium chain triglycride and the at least one omega-3 fatty acid are present in an amount effect to a provide a synergistic decrease in the amount of circulating cytokines in the companion animal. Also disclosed herein are methods for treating or preventing inflammation or an inflammatory disorder in a companion animal, comprising administering the pet food compositions disclosed herein to the companion animal in need thereof.

Abstract: Described herein are kits for assessing the calcium oxalate titration test of an animal as well as methods for predicting the risk of calcium oxalate stone formation. Further described herein are methods and compositions for—inter alia—lowering the specific gravity of urine and lowering the calcium oxalate titration test in felines. In particular, diets and methods utilizing certain amounts and ratios of arachidonic acid (AA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of age-related conditions in animals, particularly in companion animals, in need thereof. The methods for treating or preventing an age-related condition in an animal in need thereof, comprise administering to the animal an effective amount of a composition comprising at least one of a protein source, a carbohydrate source, a vegetable source, a fruit source, or a combination of two or more thereof. In this method, the protein source is selected from the group consisting of chicken, egg protein, corn gluten meal, and combinations thereof; the carbohydrate source is selected from the group consisting of millet, brewers rice, oat groats, and combinations thereof, the vegetable source is selected from the group consisting of carrots, spinach, tomato pomace, and combinations thereof, wherein the fruit source is citrus pulp.

Abstract: Methods of analyzing a biological sample obtained from the feline subject for the presence of two copies of major allele G of SNP A1_212891692 and/or to the concentration of betaine and/or 2-oxoarginine in the sample are disclosed. The methods are used in methods to identify a feline subject that would benefit from a treatment that reduces 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 composition that comprises an effective amount of one or more of ingredients selected from the group consisting of betaine, green tea, fenugreek and tulsi. Feline food composition that comprise effective amounts of betaine, green tea, fenugreek and tulsi are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of age related conditions in animals, particularly in companion animals, in need thereof. The methods for treating or preventing an age-related condition in an animal in need thereof, comprise administering to the animal an effective amount of a composition comprising at least one of a protein source, a carbohydrate source, a vegetable source, a fruit source, or a combination of two or more thereof. In this method, the protein source is selected from the group consisting of chicken, egg protein, corn gluten meal, and combinations thereof; the carbohydrate source is selected from the group consisting of millet, brewers rice, oat groats, and combinations thereof, the vegetable source is selected from the group consisting of carrots, spinach, tomato pomace, and combinations thereof, wherein the fruit source is citrus pulp.

Abstract: The invention provides dry pet food diet compositions that include visible micronutrient particles comprising micronutrients, and improved methods for their preparation. The methods provide pet food diet compositions that have improved palatability and retention of micronutrients.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for—inter alia—lowering the specific gravity of urine and lowering the calcium oxalate risk index of in felines. In particular, diets and methods utilizing certain amounts and ratios of arachidonic acid (AA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

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: The invention provides dry pet food diet compositions that include visible micronutrient particles comprising micronutrients, and improved methods for their preparation. The methods provide pet food diet compositions that have improved palatability and retention of micronutrients.

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: The present invention relates to compositions that enhances the palatability of pet foods designed for companion animals, e.g. dogs and cats, with renal insufficiency, and for methods of their manufacture.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for ingestion by a companion animal and methods for increasing the consumption of water in the companion animal are disclosed. The composition may include water and a viscosity enhancing agent. The viscosity of the composition may be from about 5 cP to about 500 cP.

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: Pet food compositions and methods for improving food intake of a pet are provided. The method may include providing an effective amount of the pet food composition including fermentable fibers and betaine in a wet formulation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions comprising steviol. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for controlling hairball formation in animals, particularly for treating and/or preventing hairball formation, elimination, and/or discharge by companion animals, including cats and dogs, by limitation of dietary minerals. The methods comprise feeding the animals in need of such treatment compositions comprising from 0.60% to 0.74% calcium by dry weight of the composition; from 0.50% to 0.69% phosphorous by dry weight of the composition; and from 0.06% to 0.28% sodium by dry weight of the composition, in an amount and for a time sufficient for treatment and/or prevention of hairball formation in the animal.