Abstract: A soft chew nutritional supplement for an animal, such as a dog or cat, is provided. The soft chew includes (a) palm oil and/or palm oil constituent, (b) palm kernel oil and/or coconut oil, and (c) at least one other oil. The method of manufacturing the soft chew typically includes partially curing the soft chew at ?79 to 0° C. before packaging the soft chew, and then allowing the soft chew to fully cure while in the packaging at room temperature. To achieve the desired processing and curing of the soft chew, the ratio of the total amount of the components (a) and (b) to the total amount of the (c) other oil ranges from 45:55 to 55:45. In addition, the components (a) and (b) have a Mettler Dropping Point ranging from 36° C. to 40° C. and are present in an amount of 4.5 wt. % to 6.5 wt. %.

Abstract: A nutritional supplemental for a human or animal, such as a dog or a cat, which includes a partially hydrophobic coating applied to a tablet, is provided. The tablet includes SAMe (S-Adenosylmethionine) milk thistle, and/or any other hydroscopic raw material. SAMe is typically used as an active ingredient to support the liver of the animal. The coating of the tablet typically includes a polymer or resin, stearic acid as a moisture barrier, and calcium carbonate. The coating may also include a plasticizer and color agent. The polymer or resin is typically hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, and the plasticizer typically includes triethyl citrate and optionally lecithin.