Combination formula for removing hair for cats as well as preparation method and application of combination formula

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of pet food, and particularly relates to a hair-removing combination formula for cats as well as a preparation method and application of the hair-removing combination formula for cats. Comprising the following components in parts by weight: 4 to 10 parts of chicken oil, 40 to 50 parts of meat, 0.05 to 2.5 parts of taurine, 0.05 to 0.3 part of vitamin, 5 to 10 parts of fiber, 1 to 4 parts of vegetable fat, 0.05 to 2 parts of konjaku flour, 4 to 8 parts of prebiotics, 0.05 to 3 parts of metabiotics, 1 to 5 parts of astragalus membranaceus powder, 0.05 to 3 parts of glutamine, 5 to 5 parts of fish oil, 0.05 to 0.2 part of sodium hyaluronate, 1 to 5 parts of collagen and 20 to 30 parts of water. The hair-melting combination formula for cats provided by the invention is safe, natural, good in palatability and remarkable in hair-melting effect, and better maintains the health of cats.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of pet food, and particularly relates to a hairball-removing combined formula for cats, a preparation method thereof, and an application thereof. Background Art

[0002] Cats have the habit of licking their fur. During the process of licking their fur, a large amount of hair will be swallowed into their bellies. These hairs gradually accumulate in the cat's stomach and intestines to form hairballs. If they cannot be discharged smoothly, it will cause hairball disease. In the daily feeding process of cats, hairball disease is a relatively common health problem. According to relevant pet health data statistics, among the long-term domesticated cat population, about 70% of cats will have at least one hairball disease-related symptom every year. Hairball disease may cause symptoms such as vomiting, constipation, and loss of appetite in cats, seriously affecting the cat's physical health and quality of life.

[0003] With the booming development of the pet economy, the market scale of cat hairball-removing products continues to expand. At present, there are various cat hairball-removing products on the market, such as hairball paste, cat grass, etc. Hairball paste usually contains ingredients such as mineral oil and petrolatum. Long-term or excessive use may cause a burden on the cat's stomach and intestines, affect nutrient absorption, and may even cause other health problems. Although cat grass is relatively natural, some cats do not like to eat it, and the cultivation and preservation of cat grass require certain conditions, making it not very convenient to use. Surveys show that only a small number of cat-owning families will choose to grow cat grass to help cats remove hairballs. In addition, some existing hairball-removing products only have a single hairball-removing function and also have limitations in the hairball-removing effect. They may affect the food intake and mental state while removing hairballs, and cannot comprehensively and effectively solve the problem of cat hairball disease.

[0004] Therefore, developing a safe, efficient, convenient, and good-tasting hairball-removing product suitable for cats has important market demand and practical application value. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a hairball-removing combined formula for cats, a preparation method thereof, and an application thereof, so as to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art. The hairball-removing combined formula for cats provided by the present invention is safe, natural, has good palatability, and has a significant hairball-removing effect, and can better maintain the health of cats.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0007] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a cat hair treatment combination formula, which comprises the following components by weight: 4-10 parts of chicken fat, 40-50 parts of meat, 0.05-2.5 parts of taurine, 0.05-0.3 parts of vitamins, 5-10 parts of fiber, 1-4 parts of vegetable oils and fats, 0.05-2 parts of konjac flour, 4-8 parts of prebiotics, 0.05-3 parts of postbiotics, 1-5 parts of astragalus powder, 0.05-3 parts of glutamine, 1-5 parts of fish oil, 0.05-0.2 parts of sodium hyaluronate, 1-5 parts of collagen, and 20-30 parts of water.

[0008] In some other embodiments, the following components are included, by weight: 5-9 parts of chicken fat, 40-45 parts of meat, 1-1.5 parts of taurine, 0.05-0.1 parts of vitamins, 7-10 parts of fiber, 1-3 parts of vegetable oils and fats, 1-2 parts of konjac flour, 5-6 parts of prebiotics, 1-3 parts of postbiotics, 1-3 parts of astragalus powder, 1-2 parts of glutamine, 2-5 parts of fish oil, 0.05-0.1 parts of sodium hyaluronate, 1-3 parts of collagen, and 20-25 parts of water.

[0009] In some other embodiments, the following components are included, by weight: 5 parts of chicken oil, 45 parts of meat, 1.2 parts of taurine, 0.1 parts of vitamins, 7 parts of fiber, 2 parts of vegetable oil, 1.2 parts of konjac flour, 5 parts of prebiotics, 1 part of postbiotics, 2 parts of astragalus powder, 1.4 parts of glutamine, 3 parts of fish oil, 0.1 parts of sodium hyaluronate, 2 parts of collagen, and 24 parts of water.

[0010] In some other embodiments, the meat is one or more of chicken, duck breast, tuna, and salmon;

[0011] The vitamin is one or more of vitamin A, vitamin D3, vitamin E, vitamin C, d l-α-tocopherol acetate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, D-biotin, choline chloride and folic acid;

[0012] Preferably, vitamin A 0.008-0.01 part, vitamin D3 0.005-0.008 part, vitamin E 0.005-0.007 part, Dl-α tocopheryl acetate 0.001-0.003 part, vitamin C 0.02 0.04 part, vitamin B1 0.005-0.008 part, vitamin B2 0.005-0.009 part, vitamin B6 0.003-0.005 part, D-biotin 0.005-0.007 part, choline chloride 0.005-0.007 part, folic acid 0.010-0.013 part;

[0013] The fiber is one or more of barley grass powder, alfalfa powder, psyllium husk powder, yam powder and pumpkin powder;

[0014] Preferably, the fiber is barley grass powder, alfalfa powder and psyllium husk powder.

[0015] In some other embodiments, the prebiotics are at least two of yeast cellulose, manno-oligosaccharide, chicory root, β-glucan, fructooligosaccharide and xylo-oligosaccharide;

[0016] The postbiotics are at least two of Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei and Bifidobacterium animalis;

[0017] Preferably, the prebiotics are fructooligosaccharides and xylo-oligosaccharides, or yeast cellulose and manno-oligosaccharides, or chicory root and β-glucan, or yeast cellulose, fructooligosaccharides and xylo-oligosaccharides, or manno-oligosaccharides and β-glucan;

[0018] Preferably, the postbiotics are Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus acidophilus, or Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus casei, or Lactobacillus casei and Bifidobacterium animalis, or Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus casei, or Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium animalis.

[0019] In some other embodiments, the fish oil is one or more of salmon, anchovy, and anchovy;

[0020] The vegetable oil is one or more of sunflower seed oil, linseed oil, wheat germ oil and olive oil.

[0021] The components in the cat hair chemical combination formula of the present invention have the following characteristics:

[0022] (1) Basic nutrition and palatability: Chicken and salmon: provide animal protein and essential amino acids, enhance palatability, and replenish energy. Chicken oil and fish oil: rich in Omega3 (EPA / DHA) and Omega6 fatty acids, synergistically support skin health and hair gloss, reduce hair dryness and shedding (indirectly reduce hair bulb formation).

[0023] (2) Dietary fiber combination (core for promoting hair excretion): Barley grass powder, alfalfa powder: contain insoluble fiber, stimulate intestinal peristalsis, and accelerate the excretion of hair balls. Psyllium husk powder: highly absorbent soluble fiber, forms a gel after absorbing water, lubricates the intestines and softens the stool. Pumpkin powder, yam powder, konjac powder: rich in mixed fiber (soluble + insoluble), synergistically regulate the intestinal environment, increase stool volume, and promote the excretion of hair balls. The combination of multiple fibers works synergistically to soften the stool and stimulate intestinal movement, reducing the risk of hair ball retention.

[0024] (3) Intestinal lubrication and protection: Vegetable oils (such as sunflower oil, linseed oil, etc.): Provide lubrication, reduce the friction between hairballs and the intestinal wall, and at the same time supplement essential fatty acids to maintain the integrity of the intestinal mucosa. Sodium hyaluronate and collagen: Protect the intestinal mucosa, repair damaged tissues, reduce inflammatory reactions, and form a physical protection barrier synergistically with oils.

[0025] (4) Intestinal flora regulation (microecological balance): Prebiotics (such as mannan oligosaccharides, chicory root, etc.): Selectively proliferate beneficial bacteria (such as Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus), inhibit pathogenic bacteria, and improve digestion efficiency. Postbiotics (inactivated probiotics): Regulate immunity through metabolites (such as short-chain fatty acids), enhance the intestinal barrier function, form a synergy of "nourishing bacteria + supplementing bacteria" with prebiotics, maintain the stability of the intestinal flora, and reduce intestinal inflammation or constipation caused by hairballs.

[0026] (5) Nutritional enhancement and metabolic support: Vitamins (such as A, D3, E, C, B group, etc.), antioxidant combination (vitamins E and C) reduce oxidative stress and protect intestinal cells. B group vitamins (B1, B2, B6) synergistically support energy metabolism and maintain the neuromuscular function of the intestine. Vitamin A: Maintains the health of the skin and mucous membranes and reduces abnormal hair loss. Taurine and glutamine: Support the repair of intestinal epithelial cells and immune function, and synergistically enhance the intestinal resistance with vitamins.

[0027] (6) Synergy of special functional components: Astragalus powder: Contains polysaccharides and flavonoids, synergistically enhances immunity with prebiotics, and alleviates intestinal inflammation. Choline chloride: Promotes lipid metabolism, assists the liver's detoxification function, and reduces the metabolic burden caused by hairballs. Dl-α-tocopheryl acetate (a vitamin E derivative) and natural vitamin E synergistically antioxidant and extend the stability of the formula.

[0028] It can be seen that through the synergistic effect among the above components, the present invention realizes a full-link design from "reducing hairball generation → promoting hairball excretion → protecting intestinal health", taking into account functionality and nutritional balance.

[0029] In addition, most of the various ingredients in this formula are from natural ingredients, such as chicken, various plant powders, etc., without adding artificial pigments, flavors and harmful chemicals, which is safer for the health of cats and reduces the risk of health problems caused by eating hairball creams containing bad ingredients.

[0030] In the second aspect, the present invention provides a preparation method of the cat hair removal combination formula described in the first aspect, including the following steps:

[0031] (1) Stir and mix the emulsified meat with water, fiber, vegetable oil, prebiotic, postbiotic, chicken oil, fish oil, konjac powder, taurine, vitamin, astragalus powder, glutamine, sodium hyaluronate, and collagen to form a paste-like mixture;

[0032] (2) Fill and seal the paste-like mixture to obtain the hairball remover paste.

[0033] In some other embodiments, the emulsified meat is obtained by washing, steaming, cutting the meat into pieces, then grinding it into minced meat, and finally chopping and emulsifying it;

[0034] The temperature of the steaming is 121 °C and the time is 15 - 20 min;

[0035] The temperature of the chopping and emulsifying is 3 - 5 °C and the time is 3 - 6 min.

[0036] In some other embodiments, it further includes post-treatment of the sealed hairball remover paste. The post-treatment is to perform bacterial culture after sterilizing, cleaning and air-drying the sealed hairball remover paste;

[0037] The temperature of the sterilization is 121 °C and the time is 25 - 30 min;

[0038] The cleaning is carried out by bubble cleaning;

[0039] The time of the bacterial culture is 7 - 10 days and the temperature is 35 - 37 °C.

[0040] In the third aspect, the present invention provides the application of the cat hairball removal combined formula described in the first aspect in pet hairball removal and hair excretion edible compositions, and the application is in pet snacks, pet health products or full-price pet foods.

[0041] Advantages of the present invention:

[0042] (1) The konjac flour in the present invention can form a gel network to wrap and adsorb hair, preventing it from staying in the intestinal folds and reducing the risk of hair stagnation in the intestinal folds; postbiotics can change the intestinal microenvironment, reduce electrostatic adsorption, and reduce the possibility of hair tangling to form hairballs; prebiotics can stimulate the activity and proliferation of beneficial intestinal bacteria, nourish the intestine, make hair excretion smoother, and protect the intestine from being easily damaged; at the same time, prebiotics can also prevent more carbohydrate and sugar intake; through the synergistic effect of various components such as konjac flour, postbiotics and prebiotics, it can better promote hair excretion and reduce the possibility of hair tangling to form hairballs.

[0043] (2) The hairball paste prepared by the present invention is nutritionally balanced. In terms of basic nutrition, it contains various kinds of meat to provide high-quality protein; taurine is added, which is beneficial to the heart and eyesight of pets; a combination of various vitamins can meet the various vitamin requirements of pets in daily life. Promote hair removal: A variety of dietary fiber raw materials are added to the formula, such as barley grass powder, pumpkin powder, etc., as well as vegetable oil and konjac powder, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, lubricate the intestines, help pets expel hairballs, and reduce the occurrence of hairball problems. Maintenance of intestinal health: A variety of prebiotics and postbiotics are added, which helps to regulate the balance of intestinal flora; astragalus powder and glutamine can care for and repair the intestinal mucosa and enhance intestinal immunity. Beautify hair and skin care: It contains fish oil, sodium hyaluronate and collagen, which can provide nutrition for the pet's hair, achieve the effect of beautifying and brightening the hair and hair repair, and is also beneficial to skin health. Good palatability: Chicken oil is especially added, which can improve the palatability of pet food and make pets more willing to eat.

[0044] (3) The present invention uses low temperature to chop and emulsify the meat, which can avoid the destruction of meat nutrients by high temperature during the emulsification process and affect palatability; high-temperature sterilization is carried out on the hairball paste after sealing, which not only cooks the hairball paste but also completely inactivates bacteria; sending the hairball paste into the bacteria-raising room and letting it stand can detect whether the sterilization is thorough, and avoid problems such as bacterial infection, decreased immunity, aggravated hairball problems and reduced hair removal effect caused by incomplete sterilization of the hairball paste.

[0045] (4) The cat hairball paste proposed by the present invention has the characteristics of safety, high efficiency, convenience and good palatability, and can help cats expel the hair in the stomach. The hair in the stomach is completely excreted through feces, and the hair is not excreted by vomiting, which has no impact on the digestive system health of cats. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0046] The specification drawings forming a part of the present invention are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The schematic embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation to the present invention.

[0047] Figure 1 It is the palatability test of Example 1 of the present invention and commercially available hairball paste. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0048] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the following examples are only used to illustrate the present invention and should not be considered to limit the scope of the present invention. Specific conditions are not specified in the examples, and the conventional conditions or conditions recommended by the manufacturer are used. The components used without indicating the manufacturer are all conventional products available on the market. Among them, yeast cellulose was purchased from Angel Yeast Co., Ltd. PW220, manno-oligosaccharide was purchased from Xi'an Xitai Bio-Corgi Co., Ltd. with a content of 90%, chicory root was purchased from Shaanxi Haochen Biotechnology Co., Ltd. with a content of 90%, β-glucan was purchased from Xi'an Tianguangyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. with a content of 80%, fructooligosaccharide was purchased from Shandong Bailong Chuangyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Type 95 and xylo-oligosaccharide was purchased from Shandong Bailong Chuangyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Type 95, Lactobacillus plantarum was purchased from Weikehaisi (Shandong) Bioengineering Co., Ltd. with a content of 10 billion CFU / g, Lactobacillus acidophilus was purchased from Weikehaisi (Shandong) Bioengineering Co., Ltd. with a content of 10 billion CFU / g, Lactobacillus casei was purchased from Weikehaisi (Shandong) Bioengineering Co., Ltd. with a content of 10 billion CFU / g, and Bifidobacterium animalis was purchased from Weikehaisi (Shandong) Bioengineering Co., Ltd. with a content of 10 billion CFU / g.

[0049] Example 1

[0050] A cat hair care formula, comprising the following components by weight:

[0051] 5 parts chicken fat, 45 parts chicken, 1.2 parts taurine, 0.1 parts vitamins (0.009 parts vitamin A, 0.007 parts vitamin D3, 0.006 parts vitamin E, 0.002 parts Dl-α tocopheryl acetate, 0.03 parts vitamin C, 0.008 parts vitamin B1, 0.008 parts vitamin B2, 0.008 parts vitamin B6 0.005 parts, D-biotin 0.006 parts, choline chloride 0.007 parts, folic acid 0.012 parts), fiber 7 parts (barley grass powder 4 parts, alfalfa powder 2 parts, psyllium husk powder 1 part), vegetable oil 2 parts (linseed oil 2 parts), konjac powder 1.2 parts, prebiotics 5 parts (fructooligosaccharides 3 parts, xylo-oligosaccharides 2 parts), postbiotics 1 part (Lactobacillus plantarum 0.5 parts, Lactobacillus acidophilus 0.5 parts), astragalus powder 2 parts, glutamine 1.4 parts, fish oil 3 parts, sodium hyaluronate 0.1 parts, collagen 2 parts, water 24 parts.

[0052] The preparation method of the cat hair chemical combination formula comprises the following steps:

[0053] ①Raw material processing

[0054] Clean the chicken, steam it in a steamer for 20 minutes, then cut the chicken into small pieces and put it into a meat grinder (speed 2500r / min, time 5min) to grind it into minced meat.

[0055] ② Chop and emulsify

[0056] Chopping and emulsifying process: Put the minced meat into a chopping machine and chop and emulsify it into delicate meat paste by high-speed rotation (5000 r / min, for 10 minutes). This step can improve the taste of the hairball cream.

[0057] Temperature control: Keep the low temperature (4°C) during the chopping and emulsifying process to avoid the increase of meat temperature. At the same time, add ice water to help control the temperature.

[0058] ③ Stirring and mixing

[0059] Adding auxiliary materials: Put the emulsified meat paste into a blender (rotation speed 400 r / min, for 15 minutes), add the remaining materials, and mix evenly to make a thick paste.

[0060] ④ Filling and sealing

[0061] Filling: Fill the well-stirred thick paste according to the set specifications (120 g / tube) through an automatic filling machine (model GZJR-04).

[0062] Sealing: Seal immediately after filling to ensure the sealing of the package.

[0063] ⑤ High-temperature sterilization

[0064] Sterilization conditions: Put the sealed hairball cream into a high-temperature and high-pressure sterilization kettle and cook it at 121°C for 30 minutes. This step not only cooks the food but also completely inactivates bacteria.

[0065] ⑤ Cleaning and air drying

[0066] Cleaning: Clean the residues on the surface of the hairball cream package through a bubble cleaning line (model MF-QP6000).

[0067] Air drying: Use a vibration air drying device (model FG-3000) to blow dry the surface moisture.

[0068] ⑦ Static placement in the bacteria culture room

[0069] Bacteria culture: Send the hairball cream into the bacteria culture room and let it stand for 7 - 10 days, with the temperature controlled at 35 - 37°C. This step is to detect whether the sterilization is thorough, and the problematic hairball cream will be found during this process.

[0070] Example 2

[0071] A hairball removal combination formula for cats, by weight, includes the following components:

[0072] Chicken fat 9 parts, meat 40 parts (chicken 30 parts, salmon 10 parts), taurine 1.2 parts, vitamins 0.1 parts (vitamin A 0.009 parts, vitamin D3 0.007 parts, vitamin E 0.006 parts, Dl-α-tocopheryl acetate 0.002 parts, vitamin C 0.03 parts, vitamin B1 0.008 parts, vitamin B2 0.008 parts, vitamin B6 0.005 parts, D-biotin 0.006 parts, choline chloride 0.007 parts, folic acid 0.012 parts), fiber 7 parts (4 parts of alfalfa powder, 2 parts of psyllium husk powder, 1 part of yam powder), 2 parts of vegetable oil (2 parts of sunflower oil), 1.2 parts of konjac flour, 5 parts of prebiotics (2 parts of yeast cellulose, 3 parts of manno-oligosaccharides), 1 part of postbiotics (0.5 parts of Lactobacillus acidophilus, 0.5 parts of Lactobacillus casei), 2 parts of astragalus powder, 1.4 parts of glutamine, 3 parts of fish oil, 0.1 parts of sodium hyaluronate, 2 parts of collagen, and 25 parts of water.

[0073] The preparation method is consistent with that in Example 1.

[0074] Example 3

[0075] A cat hair care formula, comprising the following components by weight:

[0076] 5 parts chicken fat, 45 parts meat (30 parts chicken, 15 parts duck breast), 2.2 parts taurine, 0.1 parts vitamins (0.009 parts vitamin A, 0.007 parts vitamin D3, 0.006 parts vitamin E, 0.002 parts Dl-α tocopheryl acetate, 0.03 parts vitamin C, 0.008 parts vitamin B1, 0.008 parts vitamin B2, 0.008 parts vitamin B6 0.005 parts, D-biotin 0.006 parts, choline chloride 0.007 parts, folic acid 0.012 parts), fiber 7 parts (barley grass powder 2 parts, alfalfa powder 2 parts, psyllium husk powder 2 parts, yam powder 1 part), vegetable oil 2 parts (wheat germ oil 2 parts), konjac flour 1.2 parts, prebiotics 5 parts (chicory root 3 parts, β-glucan 2 parts), postbiotics 1 part (Lactobacillus casei 0.5 parts, Bifidobacterium animalis 0.5 parts), astragalus powder 2 parts, glutamine 1.4 parts, fish oil 3 parts, sodium hyaluronate 0.1 parts, collagen 2 parts, water 23 parts.

[0077] The preparation method is consistent with that in Example 1.

[0078] Example 4

[0079] A cat hair care formula, comprising the following components by weight:

[0080] 5 parts of chicken fat, 45 parts of meat (30 parts of chicken, 15 parts of tuna), 1.2 parts of taurine, 0.1 part of vitamins (0.009 part of vitamin A, 0.007 part of vitamin D3, 0.006 part of vitamin E, 0.002 part of Dl-α-tocopheryl acetate, 0.03 part of vitamin C, 0.008 part of vitamin B1, 0.008 part of vitamin B2, 0.005 part of vitamin B6, 0.006 part of D-biotin, 0.007 part of choline chloride, 0.012 part of folic acid), 10 parts of fiber (4 parts of barley grass powder, 4 parts of psyllium husk powder, 2 parts of pumpkin powder), 2 parts of vegetable oil (2 parts of olive oil), 1.2 parts of konjac powder, 6 parts of prebiotics (2 parts of yeast cellulose, 2 parts of fructooligosaccharide, 2 parts of xylooligosaccharide), 1 part of postbiotics (0.5 part of Lactobacillus plantarum, 0.5 part of Lactobacillus casei), 2 parts of astragalus powder, 1.4 parts of glutamine, 3 parts of fish oil, 0.1 part of sodium hyaluronate, 2 parts of collagen, 20 parts of water. The preparation method is the same as that of Example 1.

[0081] Example 5

[0082] A hairball-combining formula for cats, by weight, comprises the following components:

[0083] 5 parts of chicken fat, 45 parts of meat (25 parts of chicken, 10 parts of duck breast, 10 parts of tuna), 1.2 parts of taurine, 0.1 part of vitamins (0.009 part of vitamin A, 0.007 part of vitamin D3, 0.006 part of vitamin E, 0.002 part of Dl-α-tocopheryl acetate, 0.03 part of vitamin C, 0.008 part of vitamin B1, 0.008 part of vitamin B2, 0.005 part of vitamin B6, 0.006 part of D-biotin, 0.007 part of choline chloride, 0.012 part of folic acid), 7 parts of fiber (2 parts of barley grass powder, 2 parts of alfalfa powder, 2 parts of psyllium husk powder, 1 part of pumpkin powder), 2 parts of vegetable oil (1 part of linseed oil, 1 part of wheat germ oil), 1.2 parts of konjac powder, 5 parts of prebiotics (3 parts of mannan oligosaccharide, 2 parts of β-glucan), 1 part of postbiotics (0.5 part of Lactobacillus acidophilus, 0.5 part of Bifidobacterium animalis), 2 parts of astragalus powder, 1.4 parts of glutamine, 3 parts of fish oil, 0.1 part of sodium hyaluronate, 2 parts of collagen, 24 parts of water.

[0084] The preparation method is the same as that of Example 1.

[0085] Comparative Example 1

[0086] Different from Example 1, chicken fat is not added to the hairball-combining formula for cats and the meat is adjusted to 50 parts. As shown in Table 1, the preparation method is the same as that of Example 1.

[0087] Comparative Example 2

[0088] Different from Example 1, taurine is not added to the hairball-removing combination formula for cats, and the water is adjusted to 25.2 parts. As shown in Table 1, the preparation method is the same as that of Example 1.

[0089] Comparative Example 3

[0090] Different from Example 1, fiber is not added to the hairball-removing combination formula for cats, the meat is adjusted to 46 parts, and the water is adjusted to 30 parts. As shown in Table 1, the preparation method is the same as that of Example 1.

[0091] Comparative Example 4

[0092] Different from Example 1, collagen is not added to the hairball-removing combination formula for cats, and the water is adjusted to 26 parts. As shown in Table 1, the preparation method is the same as that of Example 1.

[0093] Comparative Example 5

[0094] Different from Example 1, astragalus powder is not added to the hairball-removing combination formula for cats, and the water is adjusted to 26 parts. As shown in Table 1, the preparation method is the same as that of Example 1.

[0095] Comparative Example 6

[0096] Different from Example 1, prebiotics are not added to the hairball-removing combination formula for cats, and the water is adjusted to 29 parts. As shown in Table 1, the preparation method is the same as that of Example 1.

[0097] Comparative Example 7

[0098] Different from Example 1, postbiotics are not added to the hairball-removing combination formula for cats, and the water is adjusted to 25 parts. As shown in Table 1, the preparation method is the same as that of Example 1.

[0099] Comparative Example 8

[0100] Different from Example 1, glutamine is not added to the hairball-removing combination formula for cats, and the water is adjusted to 25.4 parts. As shown in Table 1, the preparation method is the same as that of Example 1.

[0101] Comparative Example 9

[0102] Different from Example 1, the meat is not pretreated, and the hairball-removing combination formula in Example 1 is directly mixed. The remaining preparation steps are the same as those of Example 1.

[0103] Table 1 Hairball-removing combination formula for cats in Comparative Examples 1-8

[0104]

[0105] Performance test:

[0106] (1) Palatability test

[0107] Select a hairball paste with relatively high sales volume on the market (Kairuisi Cat Hairball Paste) and conduct a palatability comparison test with the hairball paste prepared in Example 1 of this embodiment.

[0108] A: Commercially available Kairuisi Cat Hairball Paste (raw material composition is as follows: maltose, glucose, hydrolyzed fish protein powder (derived from skipjack tuna), whole milk powder, bone glue, chicken oil, fish oil, chicken liver powder, chicken hydrolyzate, wheat fiber, barley grass powder, plantain seed. Additive composition: vitamin A, vitamin D3, dl-α-tocopheryl acetate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, ferrous lactate, magnesium oxide, D-calcium pantothenate, folic acid, fructooligosaccharide, nicotinamide, glycerol, xylooligosaccharide, papain).

[0109] B: The hairball paste prepared in Example 1

[0110] Select 20 adult cats, with an approximately equal ratio of males to females, healthy, and with palatability selectivity. Conduct necessary immunization and deworming treatments before the test. Provide free drinking water, clean the enclosure every day, and clean up the hygiene. Keep the pet enclosure clean. At the beginning of the test, weigh an equal amount (10 g) of sample A or B for each cat. Wash the test bowls and mark them. Conduct the test 2 hours after feeding the cat food. Place samples A and B in the center in front of the test cats at the same time, observe and record the first choice of the cat. For cats with unclear selectivity, repeat the process twice by swapping the positions of the bowls to avoid deviations or omissions. After 5 minutes, record the weight after eating. Conduct the test once in the morning and once in the afternoon every day for 2 consecutive days.

[0111] The calculation formula for the ingestion rate is as follows:

[0112] Food intake = initial weight - weight after eating

[0113] Ingestion rate of A = (Food intake of A) / (Total food intake) × 100%

[0114] Ingestion rate of B = (Food intake of B) / (Total food intake) × 100%

[0115] Data processing: The test data results are expressed in the form of "mean + standard error".

[0116] The test results are as follows:

[0117] ① First choice: Conduct four tests. The total number of first choices for A is 10, and the total number of first choices for B is 70. As Figure 1 shown, the first choice for B is significantly more than that for A.

[0118] ② Ingestion rate: Conduct four tests. The average ingestion rate of A is 16%, and the average ingestion rate of B is 84%, P < 0.01, with a highly significant difference. As Figure 1 shown, the palatability of the cat hairball combination formula prepared in Example 1 of the present invention is good.

[0119] Using the same palatability test method, the hairball paste prepared in Examples 2-5 and Comparative Examples 1-9 was compared with that in Example 1 for palatability. The test results are shown in Table 2.

[0120] Table 2 Total number of first choices and average feeding rates of hairball paste

[0121]

[0122]

[0123] As can be seen from Table 2, chicken oil has a strong fragrance, which can increase the attractiveness of the hairball paste, making cats more willing to eat, thereby improving palatability. In Example 2, the chicken oil content is relatively high and the palatability is relatively good; in Comparative Example 1, no chicken oil is added and the palatability is poor.

[0124] Taurine itself has little effect on palatability, but it is an essential amino acid for cats, which can maintain the dark vision and cardiovascular health of cats, making the hairball paste more nutritious, thereby indirectly increasing the acceptance of cats for it.

[0125] In Example 3, the taurine content is slightly higher and the palatability is also slightly better; in Comparative Example 2, no taurine is added and the palatability is slightly poor.

[0126] An appropriate amount of fiber can promote intestinal peristalsis, help expel hairballs, and some soluble fibers (such as prebiotics like fructooligosaccharides) can also nourish beneficial intestinal bacteria, improve intestinal health, and make cats more willing to accept the hairball paste.

[0127] If too much fiber is added, it may cause the hairball paste to have a poor taste and become rough, affecting the eating experience of cats. In Example 4, the fiber content is relatively high and the palatability is also relatively poor; in Comparative Example 3, no fiber is added and the meat content is increased by 1 part compared to Example 1, so the palatability is better.

[0128] Collagen helps maintain the health of cats' hair, making the hairball paste more attractive, and at the same time its taste is relatively mild and will not have an obvious negative impact on palatability.

[0129] Astragalus powder has a certain health care effect, can enhance immunity, make the hairball paste more functional, and some cats may accept it because of its faint herbal fragrance. If the addition amount is too much, it may make the hairball paste have a strong herbal flavor and some cats may dislike it because of this. In Comparative Example 5, no Astragalus powder is added and the palatability is better.

[0130] Prebiotics can promote the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria, improve intestinal health, and at the same time its taste is good and can increase the palatability of the hairball paste. In Comparative Example 6, no prebiotics are added and the palatability is slightly poor.

[0131] Postbiotics are the metabolites after probiotic fermentation, which can regulate intestinal function, making the hairball paste more valuable for health care and thus improving the acceptance of cats. Generally, there are no obvious negative effects. In Comparative Example 7, no postbiotics are added, and the palatability is not much affected.

[0132] Glutamine is beneficial to intestinal health, can enhance intestinal barrier function, making the hairball paste more nutritious, but its effect on palatability is relatively small. In Comparative Example 8, no glutamine is added, and the palatability is slightly poor.

[0133] Raw meat has a strong meaty aroma, which can greatly improve the palatability of the hairball paste and make cats more willing to eat. The meat in Comparative Example 9 is not pretreated, has the taste of raw meat, and the palatability is good.

[0134] (2) Efficacy test

[0135] ① Experimental purpose: To verify whether the hairball paste has the effect of promoting the excretion of hairballs in pets and to evaluate its impact on pet health.

[0136] ② Experimental subjects: Select 160 cats aged 1 - 3 years, with similar and healthy weights, and the same or similar breeds (such as short-haired domestic cats), ensuring that all cats have licking behaviors and no serious gastrointestinal diseases.

[0137] * Pretreatment before the experiment: Feed uniformly one month before the experiment, and do not feed any hairball products during this period.

[0138] ③ Experimental grouping

[0139] Experimental group: 150 cats, divided into 15 groups, with 10 cats in each group, and they are respectively given the hairball pastes of Examples 1 - 5, Comparative Examples 1 - 9 and commercially available (Kairisi cat hairball paste 120g) hairball paste.

[0140] Control group: 10 cats, not given hairball paste, and other feeding conditions are the same as those in the experimental group.

[0141] ④ Test period: 21 days to fully observe the effect of the hairball paste.

[0142] ⑤ Observation indicators:

[0143] The excretion amount of hair in feces: By collecting and analyzing the feces of experimental subjects, evaluate the promoting effect of the hairball paste on the excretion of hairballs.

[0144] Collect samples: Use tweezers to put the feces into a container.

[0145] Separate hair: Put the feces into a strainer and rinse with water to separate the hair.

[0146] Dry the hair: Air-dry or blow-dry the separated hair.

[0147] Weighing: Use a balance to weigh the weight of the hair after drying.

[0148] Health status of pets: Observe indicators such as the appetite of pets (daily food intake), vomiting conditions, mental state, weight changes, etc., and evaluate the impact of the hairball cream on the overall health of pets.

[0149] Vomiting conditions: The evaluation criteria are based on a scoring system. For example, no vomiting is rated 0, mild vomiting is rated 1 - 3, moderate vomiting is rated 4 - 6, and severe vomiting is rated 7 - 9.

[0150] Mental state: The evaluation criteria are based on a scoring system. For example, abnormal postures are scored 1 - 3, low activity level is scored 4 - 6, and high activity level is scored 7 - 10.

[0151] The feces of cats can be graded based on characteristics such as their shape, texture, and color to judge the health status of cats. The following are the common feces grading criteria and corresponding health statuses:

[0152] Cat feces grading criteria refer to the internationally recognized Waltham Faeces Scoring System (WFS). This feces scoring uses a five - point system, and the feces states corresponding to each score are shown in Table 1. Generally, a cat's feces score of 2 - 2.5 is the most ideal state, easy to pick up without leaving a trace; feces with a score below 2 are dry and hard, possibly indicating constipation, lack of water, etc.; scores above 2.5 are soft stools, scores above 4.5 are diarrhea; scores of 4, 4.5, and 5 are unacceptable. Record the defecation conditions of cats before and after the trial food intake every day and score the feces according to Table 3.

[0153] Table 3 Feces grading criteria

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[0155] Health tips:

[0156] Normal feces: Usually long - shaped or segmented, with moderate texture, brown or yellow - brown in color, and no abnormal odor.

[0157] Abnormal feces: If the feces contain blood, mucus, or foreign objects, and the color is abnormal (such as black, red, green, etc.), it may be a sign of digestive tract bleeding, parasite infection, or other health problems. The feces grading scores of the commercially available DR KERES cat - specific hairball cream (120g) and the hairball cream prepared in Example 1 are shown in Table 4 below.

[0158] Table 4 Feces grading scores of hairball cream

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[0161] It can be seen from the fecal grade scores in Table 4 that the fecal grade scores of Example 1 were significantly higher than those of the commercial product on days 13 - 15 and 16 - 18, with P - values of 0.008 and 0.012 respectively, indicating that the fecal quality of Example 1 has been improved. The fecal score of Example 1 was significantly higher than that of the commercial product in the second half of the test, indicating that the fecal state of the cats in Example 1 was closer to the ideal state (2 - 2.5 points), suggesting that the hair - removing paste may have improved the gastrointestinal function of the cats and reduced constipation.

[0162] The total weight of fecal hair of the commercially available Kairuisi cat hair - removing paste and the hair - removing paste prepared in Example 1 is shown in Table 5 below.

[0163] Table 5 Total weight of fecal hair of hair - removing paste

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[0165] It can be seen from Table 5 that the total weight of fecal hair of Example 1 was significantly higher than that of the control group on days 10 - 12 and 13 - 15, with P - values of 0.017 and 0.008 respectively, indicating that the feces of Example 1 contained more hair and the hair - removing paste had a significant effect. The amount of hair excreted by Example 1 in the initial stage of the test (0 - 12 days) was significantly more than that of the control group, indicating that the hair - removing paste had a significant effect on promoting the excretion of hair balls in the initial stage of the test. However, this effect gradually weakened in the second half of the test, probably related to the decrease in the amount of hair balls in the cats' bodies.

[0166] The results of the efficacy tests of vomiting conditions, mental states, fecal grade scores, and hair excretion amounts of the examples, comparative examples, commercial products, and blank group (without feeding hair - removing paste) are shown in Table 6.

[0167] Table 6 Efficacy test of hair - removing paste

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[0170] It can be seen from Table 6 that the vomiting scores of both the examples and the comparative examples were better than those of the commercial products and the blank group, indicating that the formula compositions of the examples and the comparative examples could effectively expel hair balls and reduce the number of vomiting. Among them, the vomiting score of Example 1 was the best, and the score of the blank group was the worst.

[0171] Mental state: The mental states of both the examples and the comparative examples were better than those of the commercial products and the blank group, which was consistent with the vomiting situation. Effective hair expulsion could improve the comfort of the cats' bodies and improve the mental state. Among them, the mental state of Example 3 was the best, and the score of the blank group was the worst.

[0172] Fecal grade score: The fecal grade scores of the examples and comparative examples are better than those of the commercial products and the blank group, indicating that the components such as fiber, vegetable oil, konjac powder, prebiotics, and postbiotics interact with each other, can improve the intestinal condition, thereby reducing the dry and loose state of feces and improving the fecal quality.

[0173] Hair excretion amount: The hair excretion amounts of the examples and comparative examples are more than those of the commercial products and the blank group, indicating that the formula compositions of the examples and comparative examples can effectively excrete hairballs. Among them, Example 4 has the largest amount of excreted hair, which may be related to the high fiber addition amount.

[0174] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can have various changes and modifications. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cat hair treatment formula, characterized in that: The invention comprises the following components by weight: 4-10 parts of chicken fat, 40-50 parts of meat, 0.05-2.5 parts of taurine, 0.05-0.3 parts of vitamins, 5-10 parts of fiber, 1-4 parts of vegetable oils and fats, 0.05-2 parts of konjac flour, 4-8 parts of prebiotics, 0.05-3 parts of postbiotics, 1-5 parts of astragalus powder, 0.05-3 parts of glutamine, 1-5 parts of fish oil, 0.05-0.2 parts of sodium hyaluronate, 1-5 parts of collagen and 20-30 parts of water.

2. The cat hair care formula according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention comprises the following components by weight: 5-9 parts of chicken fat, 40-45 parts of meat, 1-1.5 parts of taurine, 0.05-0.1 parts of vitamins, 7-10 parts of fiber, 1-3 parts of vegetable oils and fats, 1-2 parts of konjac flour, 5-6 parts of prebiotics, 1-3 parts of postbiotics, 1-3 parts of astragalus powder, 1-2 parts of glutamine, 2-5 parts of fish oil, 0.05-0.1 parts of sodium hyaluronate, 1-3 parts of collagen and 20-25 parts of water.

3. The cat hair care formula according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention comprises the following components by weight: 5 parts of chicken fat, 45 parts of meat, 1.2 parts of taurine, 0.1 parts of vitamins, 7 parts of fiber, 2 parts of vegetable oil, 1.2 parts of konjac flour, 5 parts of prebiotics, 1 part of postbiotics, 2 parts of astragalus powder, 1.4 parts of glutamine, 3 parts of fish oil, 0.1 parts of sodium hyaluronate, 2 parts of collagen and 24 parts of water.

4. The cat hair care formula according to claim 1, characterized in that: The meat is one or more of chicken, duck breast, tuna and salmon; The vitamin is one or more of vitamin A, vitamin D3, vitamin E, vitamin C, dl-α-tocopherol acetate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, D-biotin, choline chloride and folic acid; Preferably, vitamin A 0.008-0.01 part, vitamin D3 0.005-0.008 part, vitamin E 0.005-0.007 part, Dl-α tocopheryl acetate 0.001-0.003 part, vitamin C 0.02 0.04 part, vitamin B1 0.005-0.008 part, vitamin B2 0.005-0.009 part, vitamin B6 0.003-0.005 part, D-biotin 0.005-0.007 part, choline chloride 0.005-0.007 part, folic acid 0.010-0.013 part; The fiber is one or more of barley grass powder, alfalfa powder, psyllium husk powder, yam powder and pumpkin powder; Preferably, the fiber is barley grass powder, alfalfa powder and psyllium husk powder.

5. The cat hair care formula according to claim 1, characterized in that: The prebiotics are at least two of yeast cellulose, manno-oligosaccharide, chicory root, β-glucan, fructooligosaccharide and xylo-oligosaccharide; The postbiotics are at least two of Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei and Bifidobacterium animalis; Preferably, the prebiotics are fructooligosaccharides and xylo-oligosaccharides, or yeast cellulose and manno-oligosaccharides, or chicory root and β-glucan, or yeast cellulose, fructooligosaccharides and xylo-oligosaccharides, or manno-oligosaccharides and β-glucan; Preferably, the postbiotics are Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus acidophilus, or Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus casei, or Lactobacillus casei and Bifidobacterium animalis, or Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus casei, or Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium animalis.

6. The cat hair care formula according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fish oil is one or more of salmon, anchovy and anchovy; The vegetable oil is one or more of sunflower seed oil, linseed oil, wheat germ oil and olive oil.

7. A method for preparing the cat hair-removing combination formula according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: (1) mixing the emulsified meat with water, fiber, vegetable oil, prebiotics, postbiotics, chicken oil, fish oil, konjac flour, taurine, vitamins, astragalus powder, glutamine, sodium hyaluronate, and collagen to form a paste-like mixture; (2) Filling and sealing the paste mixture to obtain the hair removal paste.

8. The method for preparing the cat hair-removing combination formula according to claim 7, characterized in that: The emulsified meat is meat puree obtained by washing, steaming, cutting into pieces, and then mincing into minced meat, and then chopping and emulsifying the meat; The steaming temperature is 121°C and the time is 15-20 minutes; The temperature of the chopping and emulsification is 3-5°C and the time is 3-6 minutes.

9. The method for preparing the cat hair-removing combination formula according to claim 7, characterized in that: The method also includes post-processing the hair-removing cream obtained by sealing, wherein the post-processing is to sterilize, clean and air-dry the sealed hair-removing cream and then culture the bacteria; The sterilization temperature is 121°C and the time is 25-30 minutes; The cleaning is performed by using bubbles; The bacteria are cultured for 7-10 days at a temperature of 35-37°C.

10. An application of the cat hair removal combination formula according to any one of claims 1 to 6 in an edible composition for pet hair removal and hair removal, characterized in that: The application is application in pet snacks, pet health products or complete pet food.

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