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: 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 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.

Abstract: Pet food compositions, and particularly, pet food compositions comprising a botanical component are disclosed herein. In accordance with a first aspect, provided is a pet food composition that includes an effective amount of a plurality of botanical ingredients selected from cinnamon, green tea, pomegranate, ginger, lime peel, tulsi, and a combination of two or more thereof.

Abstract: Pet food compositions as well as method for alleviating pruritus, erythema, alopecia, or skin and ear secretion are disclosed herein. The pet food composition may comprise from about 1 to about 10 wt. % of quinoa; from about 1 to about 10 wt. % of amaranth; and from about 0.5 to about 8 wt. % of egg shell membrane, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the pet food composition on a dry matter basis.

Abstract: Described herein are pet food compositions comprising—in relevant part—effective amounts of betaine and carnitine. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are pet food compositions comprising: a beta glucan; and a pentacyclic triterpene; wherein the weight ratio of the beta glucan to the pentacyclic triterpene, is about 1:1. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

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 for reducing circulating pro-inflammatory cytokines in companion animals Methods of treatment and reduction of reducing circulating pro-inflammatory cytokines are also described. The pet food compositions may comprise more than 0.1 w % of polyunsaturated fatty acids having 20 or more carbons and a botanical as well as a nutritionally complete carrier. A dietary composition comprising epigallocatechin-3-gallate and more than 0.10 w % of arachidonic acid is also claimed.

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: Described herein are pet food compositions comprising: a beta glucan; and a pentacyclic triterpene; wherein the weight ratio of the beta glucan to the pentacyclic triterpene, is about 1:1. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

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

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

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