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Nutritional small animal treat

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-14
SERGEANTS PET CARE PRODS
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[0005] The present invention relates to a nutritional small animal treat formed from a polymeric material and inclusions. One particular interaction of the invention includes protein polymer and seed inclusions. Advantageously, the small animal treat exhibits ductility, does not melt, and does not dissolve in humid or wet environments. In addition, the small animal treat is long lasting while providing some nutritional value to the consuming animal. For example, the polymeric material may include protein polymers derived from wheat protein. Available inclusions enhance both the nutritional value and palatability of the treat. Examples of suitable inclusions are oil seeds, grain, forage crop, or combinations thereof. As such, a treat is developed that is specifically formulated for small companion animals.

Problems solved by technology

Furthermore, the known compositions are consumed relatively quickly and do not help satisfy the gnawing desires of small animals.
Other known small animal treat compositions made using fats to agglomerate seed blends cannot be used in warm environments as the treats readily melt.

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example 1

[0029] A polymeric blend was extruded into an animal treat. It was desired to develop a formula that was ductile in nature and could hold inclusions. A suitable protein polymer was developed and is of the dry formula listed below:

Constituent% By WeightWheat Protein95.31Cellulose Powder2.49Mono and Diglycerides1.40Magnesium Stearate0.80

[0030] A liquid mixture was then added to the above dry constituents. The liquid mixture was a plasticizer comprising 23 lbs. of propylene glycol, and 2.52 lbs. of water. The wheat gluten is a protein polymeric material. The powder is a processing aid. The glycerol compounds were added as plasticizers to increase ductility of the product.

[0031] The pellets formulated according to the above formula were extruded into an animal treat. The treat was extruded using known procedures recited herein. It was observed that an excellent animal treat was produced. In particular, the treat was edible and ductile, and did not readily degrade in water.

example 2

[0032] A treat of the invention was made formulated for small pets such as hamsters, gerbils and rodents. The polymeric material included a wheat protein based polymer and the inclusion included a birdseed blend. In particular, the formulation included the polymer of Example 1 and a seed blend comprising: millet, canary grass seed, oat groats, flax seed, corn gluten meal, stone ground corn, ground soybean, brewers rice, calcium carbonate, wheat, dicalcium phosphate, sugar, salt, corn oil, alfalfa meal, brewers yeast, wheat germ meal, vitamin A supplement, choline chloride, L-lysine, ferrous carbonate, vitamin B 12 supplement, vitamin E supplement, zinc oxide, DL-methionine, niacin, riboflavin supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, cholecalciferol (source of vitamin D3), copper oxide, calcium pantothenate, thiamin mononitrate, folic acid. In addition, the formulation included glycerin, water, monoglycerides, cellulose, magnesium stearate.

[0033] The resulting pet treat was f...

example 3

[0035] A treat of the invention was formulated for small pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs. The polymeric material included a wheat protein based polymer and the inclusion included an alfalfa-based forage and cereal crop seed blend. In particular, the formulation included the polymer of Example 1 and alfalfa pellets comprising: dehydrated alfalfa, oat groats, wheat, ground soybean, ground wheat, stone ground corn, dried cane molasses, dicalcium phosphate, corn oil, calcium carbonate, salt, yucca, vitamin A supplement, choline chloride, DL-methionine, ferrous carbonate, manganous oxide, zinc oxide, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B 12 supplement, vitamin E supplement, copper sulfate, niacin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, cholecalciferol (source of vitamin D3), calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamin mononitrate, calcium iodate, biotin, folic acid. In addition the pet treat included glycerin, water, monoglycerides, cellulose, magnesium stearate.

[0036] The resu...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a pet treat composition for small animals. In particular, the present invention relates to a pet treat comprising a polymeric material and inclusions. The inclusions are selected from the group consisting of an oil seed blend, a grain blend, a forage crop blend, and mixtures thereof.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority from Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 660,821 filed on Mar. 11, 2005, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a pet treat for a small animal having inclusions, whereby the inclusions preferably enhance both the nutritional value and palatability of the treat. In particular, the pet treat is formed from a substrate material and any of a variety of inclusions including oil seed, forage crop, cereal grains, or any combination thereof. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0003] Generally, pet owners purchase small animal pet treats to occupy an animal. Most small animal pet treats include seeds that are agglomerated into granola bars. In particular, these pet treats are food-like products, which may have some nutritional value. [0004] Of the known compositions for use in small animal treats and chews, most are made from seed blends “glue...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D85/78A23L7/10
CPCA23K1/003A23K1/14A23K1/182A23K1/1853A23K1/1886A23K10/30A23K40/20A23K40/25A23K50/42A23K50/50A23K50/70
Inventor LEVIN, MARK
Owner SERGEANTS PET CARE PRODS
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