Animal chew with cylindrical portion

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for removing plaque from the outer surface of animal teeth. An edible animal chew that provides an integral structure. The chew may include a molded body having a cylindrical portion comprising a curved surface and a planar surface and having a plurality of protrusions extending from the curved surface and a length portion in the direction of a common axial centerline. A plurality of protrusions extend radially from the curved surface and substantially perpendicular to the common axial centerline, and the cylindrical portion of the animal chew including the protrusions on the curved surface is chewed by an animal regardless of the radial direction of the cylindrical portion , the chew provides medical benefits.

Description

[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of the filing date of US Utility Application No. 10 / 994,523, filed November 22, 2004, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. field of invention [0003] The present invention relates to an animal chew toy having protrusions for removing plaque from the outer surfaces of an animal's teeth. More specifically, the present invention relates to animal chews of unitary construction having cylindrical portions and lengths on a common axial centerline and having a plurality of projections extending radially from the curved surface substantially perpendicular to the centerline. The present invention also relates to a method of removing plaque from the outer surface of an animal's teeth using an animal chew toy that allows the teeth to remain in contact with the treatment-providing protrusions. Background technique [0004] Pets, such as dogs or cats, can have dental hea...

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

However, these prior art animal chews lack a significant surface that can be grasped by the animal or their owner without interfering with the raised portion.

Images