Abstract: The present application provides an edible pet chew having a moisture content of 15 to 30 wt % and contains 15 to 35 wt % of gelatin, 10 to 30 wt % of flavoring ingredients, 2 to 10 wt % of structure-providing components, 1 to 5 wt % of humectant, 0.1 to 0.2 wt % of preservatives, and 10 to 25 wt % of a dental protection composition. The present application also provides a chewable rope embodiment containing a rope either impregnated with 10 to 25 wt % of a dental protection composition or containing a rope coated with the edible pet chew formulation.

Abstract: An interdental foam brush with an elongate non-conductive, galvanic shock free stem having a boss, the stem having a brush support portion extending from the boss in the distal direction to a preferably rounded distal tip and a flexible handle engaging portion extending from the boss in the proximal direction. The brush support portion including its distal tip and the boss being enclosed in resilient, open-cell polymeric foam. The outer surface of the brush is tapered and converging in the distal direction. The boss is a stop means for limiting movement of the brush portion between interdental surfaces, and the brush support portion has a length approximating the width of a rear molar. The brush support portion has a diameter providing a brush support surface for effective cleaning while permitting passage of the brush between interdental surfaces. The foam has a hardness and pore density providing effective cleaning between interdental surfaces is achieved.

Abstract: Deodorant compositions containing from 0.01% to 0.1% by weight of trans-1,4-diphenyl-2-butene-1,4-dione by weight of the total composition are disclosed. For oral use, any suitable, non-toxic, orally acceptable formulation such as breath sprays, toothpaste, tooth powder, liquid dentifrices, liquid mouthwash, powdered mouthwash, candy products, chewing gums and the like may be used as the carrier portion of the deodorant compositions of this invention. The preferred composition is a breath spray containing about 0.05% by weight of trans-1,4-diphenyl-2-butene-1,4-dione. The trans-1,4-diphenyl-2-butene-1,4-dione deodorant ingredient may also be used directly or in a suitable formulation to eliminate various objectionable odors such as household odors caused by the presence of hydrogen sulfide and organic sulfides.