Oral health-care component, oral health-care plant cat litter and preparation method of oral health-care plant cat litter

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of pet cleaning products, and discloses an oral cavity health care component, an oral cavity health care plant cat litter and a preparation method of the oral cavity health care plant cat litter. The oral health-care components comprise 4-6 parts of mulberry leaf powder, 2-4 parts of wild chrysanthemum flowers, 1-3 parts of propolis powder and 0.5-1.5 parts of dry lactic acid bacteria, and the dry lactic acid bacteria comprise lactobacillus paracasei and lactobacillus plantarum. The components can be prepared into particles or powder. The oral health plant cat litter is prepared by adding the oral health plant cat litter into the plant cat litter prepared from cotton straw fibers, tapioca flour, baking soda, plant enzymes and the like in a specific manner. Through the licking behavior of the cat after defecation, the cat licking toothpaste has the effects of resisting bacteria and inflammation, freshening breath and preventing oral diseases for the cat. The cat litter base material is made of agricultural waste cotton straw, is easy to manufacture, and is green, environment-friendly and harmless. The product has excellent water absorption caking property, deodorization property and oral health care function, and provides a novel daily stress-free oral care scheme.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of pet cleaning product technology, and in particular relates to an oral health care component, an oral health care plant-based cat litter, and a method for preparing the same. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of social and economic development and the increase in the number of pet cats, pet owners' concern for their cats' health has expanded from traditional disease treatment to daily prevention and care, with oral health increasingly becoming a focus. According to statistics, more than two-thirds of adult cats suffer from oral problems such as plaque, tartar, and gingivitis. These diseases not only cause bad breath, pain, and difficulty eating, but may also lead to systemic infections and endanger vital organs such as the heart and kidneys.

[0003] Currently, the main ways to maintain a cat's oral health include regular brushing, using oral sprays, adding mouthwash, and providing dental treats. However, brushing teeth is stressful for most cats and difficult for pet owners to do; sprays, mouthwash, and dental treats are often unpalatable, leading to resistance from cats. These methods all suffer from poor compliance, inconsistent effectiveness, or significant side effects.

[0004] Cat litter is an item that cats repeatedly come into contact with daily. After using the litter box, cats instinctively lick their paws to clean themselves. This behavior provides a novel, stress-free intervention for oral health care. If a cat litter with oral health care functions could be developed, daily oral care could be achieved unconsciously through the cat's everyday behavior, addressing the pain point of poor compliance with existing technologies.

[0005] Meanwhile, existing cat litter raw materials are mostly food crops (such as soybean residue and cornmeal) or wood, which pose problems such as competing with humans for food, damaging forest resources, or being costly. Cotton stalks are agricultural waste left over after cotton harvesting. They are abundant in resources but are often burned or discarded, resulting in low utilization value and environmental pollution. Developing them into cat litter base material can achieve high-value utilization of agricultural waste, which is in line with the concept of green circular economy.

[0006] Therefore, exploring a plant-based cat litter that uses agricultural waste as the main raw material and has both excellent performance and unique oral health care functions has important application value and market prospects. Summary of the Invention

[0007] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an oral health care component that can effectively prevent and improve oral diseases such as dental plaque, tartar, periodontitis and halitosis in pet cats.

[0008] Another objective of this invention is to provide a method for preparing oral health care components, an oral health care plant-based cat litter, and a method for preparing the same.

[0009] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0010] This invention provides an oral health care component comprising the following raw materials in parts by weight: 4-6 parts mulberry leaf powder, 2-4 parts wild chrysanthemum, 1-3 parts propolis powder, and 0.5-1.5 parts dried lactic acid bacteria; wherein the dried lactic acid bacteria include Lactobacillus paracasei and Lactobacillus plantarum.

[0011] Preferably, the total content of the dry lactic acid bacteria is not less than 1 billion CFU / g.

[0012] Preferably, the colony count ratio of Lactobacillus paracasei to Lactobacillus plantarum is 1:1 to 3:1.

[0013] Preferably, the mulberry leaf powder, wild chrysanthemum, and propolis powder are all dried, pulverized, and passed through an 80-100 mesh sieve.

[0014] Preferably, the oral health care component is in the form of granules or powder.

[0015] The present invention also provides a method for preparing any of the above-mentioned oral health care components, comprising mixing mulberry leaf powder, wild chrysanthemum powder, propolis powder and dried lactic acid bacteria in a certain proportion, stirring evenly to obtain the oral health care component.

[0016] The present invention also provides an oral health plant-based cat litter, wherein the cat litter contains any of the oral health components described above.

[0017] Preferably, the cat litter is cotton stalk plant-based cat litter containing cotton stalk fibers.

[0018] Preferably, the cotton stalk plant-based cat litter contains the following raw materials in parts by weight: 70-80 parts cotton stalk fiber, 20-30 parts cassava flour, 2-4 parts baking soda, 1-2 parts plant enzymes, and 2-3 parts guar gum.

[0019] Preferably, when the oral care component is in granular form, its weight ratio is 4%-8% of the total weight of the cat litter; when the oral care component is in powder form, its weight ratio is 2%-4% of the total weight of the cat litter.

[0020] The present invention also provides a method for preparing any of the above-mentioned cat litter, including, when the oral care component is in granular form, physically mixing it with cotton stalk plant cat litter base granules in a certain proportion; when the oral care component is in powder form, uniformly adhering it to the surface of the cotton stalk plant cat litter base granules using a spraying device in a certain proportion.

[0021] The present invention also provides an application of any of the above-mentioned cat litters in pet care.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0023] This invention utilizes a compound of mulberry leaf powder, wild chrysanthemum, propolis powder, and specific dried lactic acid bacteria to prepare an oral health care component. Modern analysis reveals that the chlorogenic acid and flavonoids in mulberry leaf powder, the volatile oils and flavonoids in wild chrysanthemum, and the phenolic acids in propolis exhibit significant antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. Furthermore, the combination of *Lactobacillus paracasei* and *Lactobacillus plantarum*, two probiotics with oral colonization capabilities, effectively regulates the oral microecological balance through competitive inhibition. The synergistic effect of each component, acting on the cat's self-cleaning licking behavior after using the litter box, targets the oral cavity, preventing and improving common oral problems such as plaque, tartar, gingivitis, and halitosis from the root cause. This creates a new, routine, stress-free oral health management model, solving the widespread problem of poor adherence to traditional oral care methods.

[0024] This invention is the first to use cotton stalks, a major agricultural waste, as the main material for cat litter preparation. The unique hollow structure of cotton stalk fibers gives the cat litter excellent absorbency and fluffiness, not only achieving high-value utilization of waste resources and conforming to the concept of circular economy development, but also avoiding the conflict with food crops and forests over timber from the source. It is supplemented with all-natural ingredients such as cassava flour, natural baking soda (highly effective deodorizing), and plant enzymes (biodegradable), making it safe, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly. The cotton stalk plant-based cat litter is combined with oral care components through flexible processes such as granular mixing or powder spraying. The resulting oral care plant-based cat litter possesses excellent physical properties such as rapid clumping, high strength, low dust, and cat-friendly characteristics, while also providing a revolutionary active oral care function.

[0025] The product of this invention is completely biodegradable in the natural environment after use and can be directly returned to the fields as organic fertilizer, realizing a complete green cycle from "agricultural waste" to "pet supplies" and then to "soil fertilizer." The oral health plant-based cat litter provided by this invention deeply integrates the concept of health and wellness with environmental protection. The raw materials are readily available, the process is simple, and it is green and healthy, providing a new solution for improving pet welfare and promoting sustainable development. Detailed Implementation

[0026] This invention provides an oral health care component comprising the following raw materials in parts by weight: 4-6 parts mulberry leaf powder, 2-4 parts wild chrysanthemum, 1-3 parts propolis powder, and 0.5-1.5 parts dried lactic acid bacteria; wherein the dried lactic acid bacteria include Lactobacillus paracasei and Lactobacillus plantarum.

[0027] Preferably, the composition includes 4.5-5.5 parts by weight of mulberry leaf powder, 2.5-3.5 parts by weight of wild chrysanthemum, 1.5-2.5 parts by weight of propolis powder, and 0.8-1.2 parts by weight of dried lactic acid bacteria. Mulberry leaves are rich in flavonoids, alkaloids, and polysaccharides; wild chrysanthemum contains volatile oils, flavonoids, and terpenoids; and propolis is rich in flavonoids and phenolic acids. All three have significant antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. Combined with two probiotics, *Lactobacillus paracasei* and *Lactobacillus plantarum*, which have oral colonization capabilities, they can competitively inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria and regulate the oral microecological balance. The components work synergistically, targeting the oral cavity through the self-cleaning licking behavior of cats after using litter, effectively preventing and improving problems such as plaque, tartar, gingivitis, and halitosis. All raw materials for the oral health care components of this invention can be purchased commercially, and the total content of dried lactic acid bacteria is not less than 1 billion CFU / g.

[0028] In one implementation method, the colony count ratio of *Lactobacillus paracasei* to *Lactobacillus plantarum* is 1:1 to 3:1. This invention does not specifically limit the source of the *Lactobacillus paracasei* and *Lactobacillus plantarum*, which can be obtained directly through commercial channels. Preferably, the dried lactic acid bacteria contain: *Lactobacillus paracasei* colony count of 500-700 million CFU / g, and *Lactobacillus plantarum* colony count of 300-500 million CFU / g.

[0029] There are no particular limitations on the form of the oral care components; as one implementation method, they can be granular or powdered. The present invention does not particularly limit the preparation method of the granular or powdered oral care components. The raw materials can be mixed, granulated with water, and then made into granular oral care components; or the raw materials can be dried, pulverized, sieved, and then mixed to obtain powdered oral care components. Conventional granulation methods can be used, including but not limited to extrusion spheroidization and swing granulation. There are no particular limitations on the particle size of the granular oral care components; preferably, the diameter does not exceed 3 mm. Conventional pulverization methods can be used to pulverize the plant raw materials, and the mesh size of the sieve after pulverization is preferably 80-100 mesh, more preferably 100 mesh.

[0030] The present invention also provides a method for preparing any of the above-mentioned oral health care components, comprising mixing mulberry leaf powder, wild chrysanthemum powder, propolis powder and dried lactic acid bacteria in a certain proportion, stirring evenly to obtain the oral health care component.

[0031] There are no special restrictions on the mixing method of powdered raw materials and dried lactic acid bacteria. It can be manual or conventional mechanical mixing methods such as three-dimensional mixing or V-type mixing to ensure uniform mixing.

[0032] The present invention also provides an oral health plant-based cat litter, wherein the cat litter contains any of the above-mentioned oral health components.

[0033] The cat litter may be a pre-made cat litter or contain components and additives commonly used in pre-made cat litter. Pre-made cat litter includes, but is not limited to, bentonite cat litter, tofu cat litter, pine cat litter, crystal cat litter, mixed cat litter, paper scrap cat litter, zeolite cat litter, etc.

[0034] In one embodiment, the cat litter of this invention is cotton stalk plant-based cat litter containing cotton stalk fibers. Cotton stalks are a byproduct of cotton, a major economic crop in my country, with a huge annual output. Traditionally, processing methods are limited, and stalks are often discarded or burned, causing resource waste and environmental pollution. Cotton stalk fibers have a natural hollow structure, giving them excellent water absorption and bulkiness, making them an ideal material for making cat litter. Developing plant-based cat litter using cotton stalk fibers not only achieves high-value utilization of agricultural waste, conforming to the concept of a circular economy, but also provides a new sustainable option for cat litter raw materials.

[0035] In one embodiment, the cotton stalk plant-based cat litter comprises the following raw materials in parts by weight: 70-80 parts cotton stalk fiber, 20-30 parts cassava flour, 2-4 parts baking soda, 1-2 parts plant enzymes, and 2-3 parts guar gum. Preferably, the cotton stalk plant-based cat litter comprises the following raw materials in parts by weight: 72-78 parts cotton stalk fiber, 23-27 parts cassava flour, 2.5-3.5 parts baking soda, 1.3-1.7 parts plant enzymes, and 2.3-2.7 parts guar gum. More preferably, the cotton stalk plant-based cat litter comprises the following raw materials in parts by weight: 75 parts cotton stalk fiber, 25 parts cassava flour, 3 parts baking soda, 1.5 parts plant enzymes, and 2.5 parts guar gum. This invention does not specifically limit the source of the cotton stalk fiber, cassava flour, baking soda, plant enzymes, and guar gum; they can be purchased directly through commercial channels. In this invention, baking soda is mainly used to neutralize odors, while plant enzymes help decompose organic matter. The cotton stalk plant-based cat litter of this invention can be prepared using conventional cat litter preparation methods. As one embodiment, the cotton stalk fiber, cassava flour, baking soda, plant enzymes, and guar gum mentioned above can be mixed evenly in a specific ratio, then extruded, granulated, dried, and sieved to obtain the basic cotton stalk plant-based cat litter granules. This invention does not have a specific limitation on the particle size of the cotton stalk plant-based cat litter granules, but columnar granules with a diameter not exceeding 3 mm are preferred.

[0036] The weight ratio of the oral care component needs to be determined based on its form. Specifically, when the oral care component is granular, it is physically mixed evenly with cotton stalk plant-based cat litter granules at a ratio of 4%-8% of the total cat litter weight; when the oral care component is powdered, it is evenly adhered to the surface of the cotton stalk plant-based cat litter granules using a powder spraying device at a ratio of 2%-4% of the total cat litter weight, thus obtaining oral care plant-based cat litter.

[0037] In this invention, there are no special limitations on the physical mixing method or the powder spraying method; it can be done manually or by conventional mechanical methods such as roller mixer mixing or fluidized bed spraying. The resulting oral health plant-based cat litter is then poured into a litter box and can be used normally.

[0038] The technical solutions provided by the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the embodiments, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0039] Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments are all conventional methods.

[0040] Unless otherwise specified, all materials and reagents used in the following examples are commercially available.

[0041] Example 1

[0042] Preparation of dried lactic acid bacteria: Lactobacillus paracasei and Lactobacillus plantarum are mixed to obtain dried lactic acid bacteria with a total bacterial count of not less than 1 billion CFU / g, of which Lactobacillus paracasei has a colony count of 600 million CFU / g and Lactobacillus plantarum has a colony count of 400 million CFU / g.

[0043] Preparation of oral health care component granules: Mix 5 parts mulberry leaf powder, 3 parts wild chrysanthemum powder, 1 part propolis powder and 1 part of the above-mentioned dried lactic acid bacteria, add an appropriate amount of purified water as a binder, and dry at a low temperature of 40°C until the moisture content is less than 10% to make granules with a diameter of about 3 mm, thus obtaining granular oral health care components.

[0044] Example 2

[0045] The difference from Example 1 is that 5 parts of mulberry leaf powder, 3 parts of wild chrysanthemum powder, and 1 part of propolis powder were passed through a 100-mesh sieve and mixed with 1 part of dried lactic acid bacteria for 30 minutes to make oral health care powder.

[0046] Example 3

[0047] Preparation of dried lactic acid bacteria: Lactobacillus paracasei and Lactobacillus plantarum are mixed to obtain dried lactic acid bacteria with a total bacterial count of not less than 1 billion CFU / g, of which Lactobacillus paracasei has a colony count of 600 million CFU / g and Lactobacillus plantarum has a colony count of 400 million CFU / g.

[0048] Preparation of oral health care component granules: Mix 5 parts of mulberry leaf powder, 3 parts of wild chrysanthemum powder, 1.5 parts of propolis powder and 0.5 parts of the above-mentioned dried lactic acid bacteria, add an appropriate amount of purified water as a binder, and dry at a low temperature of 40°C until the moisture content is less than 10% to make granules with a diameter of about 3 mm, thus obtaining granular oral health care components.

[0049] Example 4

[0050] The difference from Example 3 is that 5 parts of mulberry leaf powder, 3 parts of wild chrysanthemum powder, and 1.5 parts of propolis powder were passed through a 100-mesh sieve and mixed with 0.5 parts of dried lactic acid bacteria for 30 minutes to make oral health care powder.

[0051] Example 5

[0052] Preparation of dried lactic acid bacteria: Lactobacillus paracasei and Lactobacillus plantarum are mixed to obtain dried lactic acid bacteria with a total bacterial count of not less than 1 billion CFU / g, of which Lactobacillus paracasei has a colony count of 700 million CFU / g and Lactobacillus plantarum has a colony count of 300 million CFU / g.

[0053] Preparation of oral health care component granules: Mix 4 parts mulberry leaf powder, 4 parts wild chrysanthemum powder, 1 part propolis powder and 1 part of the above-mentioned dried lactic acid bacteria, add an appropriate amount of purified water as a binder, and dry at a low temperature of 40°C until the moisture content is less than 10% to make granules with a diameter of about 3 mm to obtain granular oral health care components.

[0054] Example 6

[0055] The difference from Example 5 is that 4 parts of mulberry leaf powder, 4 parts of wild chrysanthemum powder, and 1 part of propolis powder were passed through a 100-mesh sieve and mixed with 1 part of dried lactic acid bacteria for 30 minutes to make oral health care powder.

[0056] Example 7

[0057] Preparation of dried lactic acid bacteria: Lactobacillus paracasei and Lactobacillus plantarum are mixed to obtain dried lactic acid bacteria with a total bacterial count of not less than 1 billion CFU / g, of which Lactobacillus paracasei colony count is 500 million CFU / g and Lactobacillus plantarum colony count is 500 million CFU / g.

[0058] Preparation of oral health care component granules: Mix 4.5 parts of mulberry leaf powder, 3.5 parts of wild chrysanthemum powder, 1 part of propolis powder and 1 part of the above-mentioned dried lactic acid bacteria, add an appropriate amount of purified water as a binder, and dry at a low temperature of 40°C until the moisture content is less than 10% to make granules with a diameter of about 3 mm, thus obtaining granular oral health care components.

[0059] Example 8

[0060] The difference from Example 7 is that 4.5 parts of mulberry leaf powder, 3.5 parts of wild chrysanthemum powder, and 1 part of propolis powder were passed through a 100-mesh sieve and mixed with 1 part of dried lactic acid bacteria for 30 minutes to make oral health care powder.

[0061] Example 9

[0062] Preparation of dried lactic acid bacteria: Lactobacillus paracasei and Lactobacillus plantarum are mixed to obtain dried lactic acid bacteria with a total bacterial count of not less than 1 billion CFU / g, of which Lactobacillus paracasei has a colony count of 600 million CFU / g and Lactobacillus plantarum has a colony count of 400 million CFU / g.

[0063] Preparation of oral health care component granules: 4.5 parts of mulberry leaf powder, 3.5 parts of wild chrysanthemum powder, and 1 part of propolis powder were passed through a 100-mesh sieve and mixed with 1 part of dried lactic acid bacteria for 30 minutes to make oral health care powder.

[0064] Example 10

[0065] Preparation of cotton stalk plant cat litter: granular cat litter with a diameter not exceeding 3mm was prepared by using 70 parts cotton stalk fiber, 25 parts cassava flour, 3 parts baking soda, 1.5 parts plant enzyme (commercially available comprehensive fruit and vegetable enzyme powder), and 2.5 parts guar gum.

[0066] Preparation of oral health plant-based cat litter: The oral health component granules prepared in Example 1 were added to cotton stalk plant-based cat litter at a ratio of 8%, and thoroughly mixed to obtain oral health plant-based cat litter.

[0067] Example 11:

[0068] The difference from Example 11 is that the oral care powder prepared in Example 2 was uniformly sprayed onto cotton stalk cat litter at a ratio of 4%, and after thorough mixing, oral care plant cat litter was obtained.

[0069] Example 12

[0070] Preparation of cotton stalk plant cat litter: granular cat litter with a diameter not exceeding 3mm was prepared by using 70 parts cotton stalk fiber, 25 parts cassava flour, 3 parts baking soda, 1.5 parts plant enzyme (commercially available comprehensive fruit and vegetable enzyme powder), and 2.5 parts guar gum.

[0071] Preparation of oral health plant-based cat litter: The oral health component granules prepared in Example 3 were added to cotton stalk plant-based cat litter at a ratio of 8%, and thoroughly mixed to obtain oral health plant-based cat litter.

[0072] Example 13

[0073] The difference from Example 12 is that the oral care powder prepared in Example 4 was uniformly sprayed onto cotton stalk cat litter at a ratio of 4%, and after thorough mixing, oral care plant cat litter was obtained.

[0074] Example 14

[0075] Preparation of cotton stalk plant cat litter: granular cat litter with a diameter not exceeding 3mm was prepared by using 73 parts cotton stalk fiber, 22 parts cassava flour, 3 parts baking soda, 1.5 parts plant enzyme (commercially available comprehensive fruit and vegetable enzyme powder), and 2.5 parts guar gum.

[0076] Preparation of oral health plant-based cat litter: The oral health component granules prepared in Example 5 were added to cotton stalk plant-based cat litter at a ratio of 8%, and thoroughly mixed to obtain oral health plant-based cat litter.

[0077] Example 15

[0078] The difference from Example 14 is that the oral care powder prepared in Example 6 was uniformly sprayed onto cotton stalk cat litter at a ratio of 4%, and after thorough mixing, oral care plant cat litter was obtained.

[0079] Example 16

[0080] Preparation of cotton stalk plant cat litter: granular cat litter with a diameter not exceeding 3mm was prepared by using 73 parts cotton stalk fiber, 22 parts cassava flour, 3 parts baking soda, 1.5 parts plant enzyme (commercially available comprehensive fruit and vegetable enzyme powder), and 2.5 parts guar gum.

[0081] Preparation of oral health plant-based cat litter: The oral health component granules prepared in Example 7 were added to cotton stalk plant-based cat litter at a ratio of 8%, and thoroughly mixed to obtain oral health plant-based cat litter.

[0082] Example 17

[0083] The difference from Example 16 is that the oral care powder prepared in Example 8 was uniformly sprayed onto cotton stalk cat litter at a ratio of 4%, and after thorough mixing, oral care plant cat litter was obtained.

[0084] Example 18

[0085] Preparation of cotton stalk plant cat litter: granular cat litter with a diameter not exceeding 3mm was prepared by using 78 parts cotton stalk fiber, 17 parts cassava flour, 3 parts baking soda, 1.5 parts plant enzyme (commercially available comprehensive fruit and vegetable enzyme powder), and 2.5 parts guar gum.

[0086] Preparation of oral health plant-based cat litter: The oral health component granules prepared in Example 1 were added to cotton stalk plant-based cat litter at a ratio of 8%, and thoroughly mixed to obtain oral health plant-based cat litter.

[0087] Example 19

[0088] The difference from Example 18 is that the oral health care component particles prepared in Example 1 were added to cotton stalk plant cat litter at a ratio of 4%, and thoroughly mixed to obtain oral health care plant cat litter.

[0089] Example 20:

[0090] Preparation of cotton stalk plant cat litter base granules: granular cat litter with a diameter not exceeding 3mm was prepared according to the following weight proportions: 80 parts cotton stalk fiber, 15 parts cassava flour, 3 parts baking soda, 1.5 parts plant enzyme (commercially available comprehensive fruit and vegetable enzyme powder), and 2.5 parts guar gum.

[0091] Preparation of oral health plant-based cat litter: The oral health powder prepared in Example 9 was uniformly sprayed onto cotton stalk cat litter at a ratio of 4%, and after thorough mixing, oral health plant-based cat litter was obtained.

[0092] Example 21

[0093] The difference from Example 20 is that the oral care powder prepared in Example 9 was uniformly sprayed onto cotton stalk cat litter at a ratio of 2%, and after thorough mixing, oral care plant cat litter was obtained.

[0094] Example 22

[0095] Preparation of cotton stalk plant cat litter: granular cat litter with a diameter not exceeding 3mm was prepared by using 72 parts cotton stalk fiber, 23 parts cassava flour, 3 parts baking soda, 1.5 parts plant enzyme (commercially available comprehensive fruit and vegetable enzyme powder), and 2.5 parts guar gum.

[0096] Preparation of oral health plant-based cat litter: The oral health component granules prepared in Example 1 were added to cotton stalk plant-based cat litter at a ratio of 8%, and thoroughly mixed to obtain oral health plant-based cat litter.

[0097] Example 23

[0098] Preparation of cotton stalk plant cat litter: granular cat litter with a diameter not exceeding 3mm was prepared by using 70 parts cotton stalk fiber, 25 parts cassava flour, 3 parts baking soda, 1.5 parts plant enzyme (commercially available comprehensive fruit and vegetable enzyme powder), and 2.5 parts guar gum.

[0099] Preparation of oral health plant-based cat litter: The oral health powder prepared in Example 4 was uniformly sprayed onto cotton stalk cat litter at a ratio of 4%, and after thorough mixing, oral health plant-based cat litter was obtained.

[0100] Compare with Example 1

[0101] The difference from Example 10 is that the oral care component particles were added to the cotton stalk plant cat litter at a ratio of 10%.

[0102] Compare with Example 2

[0103] The difference from Example 10 is that the oral care component particles were added to the cotton stalk plant cat litter at a ratio of 13%.

[0104] Compare with Example 3

[0105] The difference from Example 13 is that the oral care powder was evenly sprayed onto the cotton stalk cat litter at a ratio of 7%.

[0106] Compare with Example 4

[0107] The difference from Example 13 is that the oral care powder was evenly sprayed onto the cotton stalk cat litter at a ratio of 10%.

[0108] Compare with Example 5

[0109] The difference from Example 18 is that mulberry leaf powder, wild chrysanthemum powder and propolis powder are not added, and the dried lactic acid bacteria are directly added to the cotton stalk plant cat litter at a ratio of 0.8%.

[0110] Compare with Example 6

[0111] The difference from Example 18 is that no dried lactic acid bacteria are added. Instead, mulberry leaf powder, wild chrysanthemum powder and propolis powder are mixed in the original proportions to form granules, which are then added to cotton stalk plant cat litter at a ratio of 7.2%.

[0112] Compare with Example 7

[0113] The difference from Example 20 is that mulberry leaf powder, wild chrysanthemum powder and propolis powder are not added, and the dried lactic acid bacteria are directly sprayed onto the surface of cotton stalk plant cat litter at a ratio of 0.4%.

[0114] Compare with Example 8

[0115] The difference from Example 20 is that no dried lactic acid bacteria are added. Instead, mulberry leaf powder, wild chrysanthemum powder and propolis powder are mixed in the original proportion and sprayed onto the surface of cotton stalk plant cat litter at a ratio of 3.6%.

[0116] Compare with Example 9

[0117] The difference from Example 22 is that the dried lactic acid bacteria do not contain Lactobacillus paracasei, and the Lactobacillus plantarum colony count is 1 billion CFU / g.

[0118] Compare with Example 10

[0119] The difference from Example 22 is that the dried lactic acid bacteria do not contain Lactobacillus plantarum, and the Lactobacillus paracasei colony count is 1 billion CFU / g.

[0120] Compare with Example 11

[0121] The difference from Example 23 is that the dried lactic acid bacteria do not contain Lactobacillus paracasei, and the Lactobacillus plantarum colony count is not less than 1 billion CFU / g.

[0122] Compare with Example 12

[0123] The difference from Example 23 is that the dried lactic acid bacteria do not contain Lactobacillus plantarum, and the Lactobacillus paracasei colony count is not less than 1 billion CFU / g.

[0124] Comparison of deodorization effects in Experiment 1

[0125] Six cat-owning households were randomly selected. Each household used one of the following four types of cat litter delivered to them: cotton stalk plant-based cat litter (Example 15), oral health plant-based cat litter (Example 15), oral health plant-based cat litter (Example 16), and Xu Cuihua tofu plant-based mixed cat litter (main ingredients: pea fiber, tapioca flour, and corn starch). Each type of cat litter was only numbered during delivery, without indicating its type or name. Each household randomly replaced one type of cat litter every two weeks. On the 1st, 3rd, 7th, and 14th days of use, the designated person in charge of the household scored the odor, and the average score was taken. The scoring criteria are shown in Table 1, and the scoring results are shown in Table 2.

[0126] Table 1 Odor Evaluation Criteria

[0127] standard score No fecal odor 0 Slight fecal odor (detection threshold) 1 The stool has a weak but acceptable odor (cognitive threshold). 2 A noticeably strong odor 3 Strong odor 4 The strong odor caused physical discomfort. 5

[0128] Table 2 Comparison of deodorizing effects

[0129] Product Days Cotton stalk plant cat litter Example 15 Example 16 Xu Cuihua Tofu Litter Plant-Based Mixed Cat Litter 1d 0.333±0.211 0.167±0.167 0.167±0.167 0.333±0.211 3d 0.667±0.307 0.333±0.211 0.5±0.233 0.5±0.233 7d 1.0±0.258 0.667±0.333 0.833±0.307 0.833±0.307 14d 1.667±0.333 1.167±0.167 1.333±0.211 1.333±0.211

[0130] The results showed that the deodorizing effect of pure cotton stalk plant cat litter was basically the same as that of commercially available Xu Cuihua tofu plant mixed cat litter; the deodorizing effect of oral health plant cat litter in Examples 15 and 16 was better than that of pure cotton stalk plant cat litter and commercially available Xu Cuihua tofu plant mixed cat litter; and the deodorizing effect of Example 15 was better than that of Example 16, because when the oral health care components are in powder form, the specific surface area increases, making it easier to exert their effects compared to when they are in granular form.

[0131] Experimental Example 2: Agglomeration Performance Evaluation

[0132] The clumping properties of the cotton stalk plant-based cat litter in Example 10, the oral health plant-based cat litters in Examples 10, 1, 2, 13, 3, and 4, and the commercially available Xu Cuihua tofu plant-based mixed cat litter (mainly composed of pea fiber, cassava fiber, and corn starch) were tested. The cat litters were spread to a depth of approximately 20cm in seven identical litter boxes. Seven 25ml portions of water were prepared, and a syringe was used to simulate cat urination, injecting water sequentially from a height of approximately 5cm into the litter. After waiting for 2 minutes, the clumping shape and size of each cat litter product were observed. The results are shown in Table 3.

[0133] Table 3 Comparison of clumping effects

[0134] product score cotton stalks It clumps well with very little crumbling. Example 10 It clumps well with very little crumbling. Compare with Example 1 The clumping was slightly poor, with a small number of pieces falling off. Compare with Example 2 The clumps don't clump well and tend to break apart. Example 13 It clumps well with very little crumbling. Compare with Example 3 The clumping was slightly poor, with a small number of pieces falling off. Compare with Example 4 The clumps don't clump well and tend to break apart. Xu Cuihua Tofu Plant-Based Mixed Cat Litter It clumps well with very little crumbling.

[0135] The results showed that the clumping effect of ordinary cotton stalk plant-based cat litter was not significantly different from that of commercially available ordinary cat litter products; the clumping effect of oral care plant-based cat litter in Examples 10 and 13 was not significantly different from that of commercially available ordinary cat litter products; the clumping degree of oral care plant-based cat litter in Control Examples 1-4 was worse than that in Examples 10 and 13, indicating that when the oral care component is in granular form, the amount added should not exceed 8% of the cotton stalk plant-based cat litter; when the oral care component is in powder form, the amount added should not exceed 4% of the cotton stalk plant-based cat litter.

[0136] Experimental Example 3: Evaluation of Oral Care Effects

[0137] Two hundred cat-owning households (adult cats) were selected and randomly divided into 5 groups of 40 cat-owning households in each group. The cotton stalk plant cat litter of Example 18, and the oral health plant cat litter of Control Example 5, Control Example 6, Example 18, and Example 19 were provided to the 40 cat-owning households in each group for a 6-month comparative use. Before the start of the experiment (0 months) and after the end of the experiment (6 months), the same licensed veterinarian who was unaware of the grouping situation conducted oral examinations and evaluations on all adult cats participating in the experiment. The evaluation indicators are explained in Table 4, and the scoring results are shown in Table 5.

[0138] Table 4 Oral health evaluation indicators

[0139] Specific indicators Detection and Evaluation Methods Judgment criteria Dental plaque index reduction rate At the start (0 months) and end (6 months) of the trial, a licensed veterinarian, unaware of the group assignments, examined the designated tooth surfaces in accordance with the Silness & Löe criteria. Plaque Index (PLI): 0 points: No plaque at the gingival margin. 1 point: Thin layer of plaque at the gingival margin, visible only after stroking with a probe. 2 points: Moderate amount of soft plaque visible to the naked eye. 3 points: Extensive soft plaque coverage. Calculation: PLI reduction rate = [(Initial average PLI - Final average PLI) / Initial average PLI] × 100% Incidence of gingivitis Oral examinations were performed by licensed veterinarians unaware of the groupings, and individuals with swollen and bleeding gums were recorded through visual inspection and probing. Incidence of gingivitis = (Number of affected cats / Total number of cats in the group) × 100% Halitosis improvement rate A licensed veterinarian, unaware of the group assignments, subjectively compared and evaluated the cats' breath before and after the experiment using their sense of smell. Halitosis improvement rate = (Number of cats rated as "improved" / Total number of cats in the group) × 100%

[0140] Table 5 Oral Health Scoring Table

[0141] product Dental plaque index (PLI) reduction rate (%) Incidence of gingivitis (%) Halitosis improvement rate (%) Cotton stalk plant cat litter 2.1±1.5 40.0 5.0 Example 18 41.5±4.8 12.5 65.0 Example 19 58.8±5.7 7.5 82.5 Compare with Example 5 15.2±3.2 28.8 18.5 Compare with Example 6 25.3±4.1 22.4 30.2

[0142] The results showed that adding mulberry leaf powder, wild chrysanthemum powder, propolis powder complex, and dried lactic acid bacteria granules to cotton stalk plant cat litter, either simultaneously or separately, could significantly reduce the dental plaque index (PLI), the incidence of gingivitis, and improve halitosis. However, the combined effect of adding dried lactic acid bacteria and mulberry leaf powder, wild chrysanthemum powder, and propolis powder complex granules was the best. The effect of adding 4% oral health care component powder on the prevention and treatment of oral diseases was better than that of adding 8% oral health care component granules.

[0143] Experimental Example 4: Evaluation of Oral Care Effectiveness

[0144] Two hundred cat-owning households (adult cats) were selected and randomly divided into 5 groups of 40 cat-owning households in each group. The cotton stalk plant cat litter of Example 20, and the oral health plant cat litter of Control Example 7, Control Example 8, Example 20, and Example 21 were provided to the 40 cat-owning households in each group for a 6-month comparative use. Before the start of the experiment (0 months) and after the end of the experiment (6 months), the same licensed veterinarian who was unaware of the grouping situation conducted oral examinations and evaluations on all adult cats participating in the experiment. The evaluation indicators are explained in Table 4, and the scoring results are shown in Table 6.

[0145] Table 6 Oral Health Scoring Table

[0146] product Dental plaque index (PLI) reduction rate (%) Incidence of gingivitis (%) Halitosis improvement rate (%) Cotton stalk plant cat litter 3.2±1.5 38.5 7.5 Example 20 61.5±5.7 6.0 84.5 Example 21 45.0±4.8 15.5 70.0 Compare with Example 7 18.5±3.2 26.0 22.5 Compare with Example 8 28.3±4.1 19.5 35.0

[0147] The results showed that adding mulberry leaf powder, wild chrysanthemum powder, propolis powder complex, and dried lactic acid bacteria powder to cotton stalk plant cat litter, either simultaneously or separately, could significantly reduce the dental plaque index (PLI), the incidence of gingivitis, and improve halitosis. However, the combined effect of dried lactic acid bacteria powder and mulberry leaf powder, wild chrysanthemum powder, and propolis powder complex was the best. The effect of adding 4% oral health care component powder on the prevention and treatment of oral diseases was better than that of adding 2% oral health care component powder.

[0148] Experimental Example 5: Evaluation of Oral Care Efficacy

[0149] 240 cat-owning households (adult cats) were selected and randomly divided into 6 groups of 40 households each. The oral health plant-based cat litter of Example 22, Example 23, Control Example 9, Control Example 10, Control Example 11, and Control Example 12 was provided to each of the 40 households in each group for a 6-month comparative use. Before the start of the experiment (0 months) and after the end of the experiment (6 months), the same licensed veterinarian, unaware of the group assignments, conducted oral examinations and evaluations on all participating adult cats. The evaluation indicators are explained in Table 1, and the scoring results are shown in 7.

[0150] Table 7 Oral Health Scoring Table

[0151] product Dental plaque index (PLI) reduction rate (%) Incidence of gingivitis (%) Halitosis improvement rate (%) Example 22 51.3±4.9 9.0 78.5 Example 23 55.6±5.2 6.5 82 Compare with Example 9 28.5±4.2 20.5 35.0 Compare with Example 10 31.2±4.1 18.0 38.5 Compare with Example 11 26.8±3.9 22.0 32.5 Compare with Example 12 29.5±4.0 19.5 36.0

[0152] The results showed that the absence of any one type of bacteria in the dry lactic acid bacteria combination significantly affected the oral health care effect of the oral health care plant cat litter, indicating that the various bacterial species in the dry lactic acid bacteria combination of the present invention have a synergistic effect.

[0153] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the present invention without departing from its technical essence and scope, and these modifications and substitutions should also be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An oral health care component, characterized in that, The oral health care component comprises the following raw materials in parts by weight: 4-6 parts mulberry leaf powder, 2-4 parts wild chrysanthemum, 1-3 parts propolis powder, and 0.5-1.5 parts dried lactic acid bacteria; the dried lactic acid bacteria include Lactobacillus paracasei and Lactobacillus plantarum.

2. The oral health care component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The total content of the dry lactic acid bacteria is not less than 1 billion CFU / g.

3. The oral health care component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The colony count ratio of *Lactobacillus paracasei* to *Lactobacillus plantarum* is 1:1 to 3:

1.

4. The oral health care component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The oral health care components are in the form of granules or powder; the fineness of the powder is such that it passes through an 80-100 mesh sieve.

5. A plant-based cat litter for oral health, characterized in that, The cat litter comprises cotton stalk plant-based cat litter granules and the oral care components as described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The cat litter according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cotton stalk plant-based cat litter granules contain the following raw materials in parts by weight: 70-80 parts cotton stalk fiber, 20-30 parts tapioca flour, 2-4 parts baking soda, 1-2 parts plant enzymes, and 2-3 parts guar gum.

7. The cat litter according to claim 5, characterized in that, When the oral care component is in granular form, its weight ratio is 4%-8% of the total weight of the cat litter; when the oral care component is in powder form, its weight ratio is 2%-4% of the total weight of the cat litter.

8. A method for preparing the oral health plant-based cat litter according to any one of claims 5-7, characterized in that, When the oral care component is in granular form, it is physically mixed evenly with cotton stalk plant cat litter base granules at a ratio not exceeding 8%; when the oral care component is in powder form, it is evenly adhered to the surface of cotton stalk plant cat litter base granules using a spraying device at a ratio not exceeding 4%.