Pet food product and spoon for pet food

Abstract

To provide a pet food product and a spoon for a pet which enable a feeder to conveniently feed the pet by using a single hand while allowing the pet to take a posture appropriate for the pet.SOLUTION: A pet food product (1) comprises a container (2) and wet food (3). The container is provided with: a bottom part (21); a peripheral wall part (22) that extends upward from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom part (21), surrounds the periphery of the bottom part (21), and defines, together with the bottom part (21), a housing part (23) that opens upward; and a holding part (24) protruding outwardly from the peripheral wall part (22). The wet food is housed in the housing part (23).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to pet food products and spoons for pet food.

Background Art

[0002] Pet food can be divided into staple food and snacks according to the purpose of feeding. Pet food as staple food is called "complete diet", and it is made so that necessary nutrients can be ingested if the pet food and water are provided. On the other hand, "snacks" are pet foods that are intended to be given in limited amounts, such as for pet training, exercise, or as a treat. Classification of pet food according to purpose is divided into "complete diet", "snacks", "therapeutic diet", and "other purpose diet" that does not fall into any of them.

[0003] Classification of pet food by moisture content includes dry food with a moisture content of about 10% (12% or less), soft food with a moisture content of about 25 - 35% and foamed, semi-moist food with a moisture content of about 25 - 35% and not foamed, and wet food with a moisture content of about 75%.

[0004] Since wet food has high palatability for pets, its demand has been increasing in recent years. Since wet food has a high moisture content, it is usually given to pets in a container such as a dish during normal feeding.

[0005] On the other hand, for products that are consumed in a short period after opening, stick-shaped multi-layer film containers (so-called stick type) are also widely used. The stick type has the advantage that it can be easily fed directly to the pet. However, in the case of a stick-shaped film container, when the contents are a viscous article, it is often done to pick it up with the fingertips and squeeze it out to the end. However, in the final squeezing, if the contents are not left near the breakage point, the contents may adhere to the fingertips and dirty the fingers and hands. On the other hand, a simple squeezer has been proposed that can squeeze out the contents without soiling the hands (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0006]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] When a wet food is placed in a container such as a dish and given to a pet during feeding, the container is often placed on the floor. However, when the container is placed on the floor for feeding, it may be a burden on the pet, and there is a risk of burdening the digestive system. Also, when feeding with the container placed on the floor, for the feeder, there may be problems such as the floor being soiled due to the pet food splashing when the pet licks the wet food, or the dish sliding on the floor surface and moving, causing floor scratches, etc.

[0008] When directly feeding a wet food to a pet in stick type, it is often fed from above the pet so that the contents do not spill on the floor. However, when feeding the wet food from above the pet and a situation occurs where an unreasonable posture is forced on the pet, there is a possibility of burdening the pet's neck and waist. In addition, in the stick type, since there is a wet hood above the face or body of the pet, if the timing of pushing out the hood is off, the contents may spill or the pet's face and fur may get dirty. As time passes with the wet hood attached to the pet's fur, the wet hood hardens, making it difficult to wash it off with water or the like, and there is a problem that measures such as cutting the fur may be required. In addition, the stick type also had problems such as the feeder's hands getting dirty or being accidentally bitten by the pet when squeezing out the remaining contents. On the other hand, when using a simple squeezer such as that in Patent Document 1, not only does it take time to set the stick-shaped film container, but the feeder's both hands are blocked during feeding. Therefore, it was difficult for the feeder to stroke the pet or take a photo of the pet during feeding.

[0009] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a pet hood product and a spoon for pet food that allow a feeder to easily feed a pet with one hand in an appropriate posture for the pet.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0010] To achieve the above object, the present invention includes the following aspects. (1) A container including a bottom, a peripheral wall portion that extends upward from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom and surrounds the periphery of the bottom, and defines a storage portion that opens upward together with the bottom, and a holding portion that protrudes outward from the peripheral wall portion, and a wet hood housed in the storage portion. (2) The pet hood product according to (1), wherein the length of the holding portion is 20 mm or more. (3) The pet hood product according to (1) or (2), wherein the length of the holding portion is 40 mm or less. (4) The pet hood product according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the depth of the storage portion is 20 mm or less. (5) The pet hood product according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the depth of the storage portion is 10 mm or more. (6) The pet food product according to any one of (1) to (5) above, wherein the opening diameter of the housing portion is φ20 mm or more. (7) The pet food product according to any one of (1) to (6) above, wherein the opening diameter of the housing portion is φ50 mm or less. (8) The pet food product according to any one of (1) to (7) above, wherein the bottom portion has a polygonal shape having six or more sides in plan view. (9) The pet food product according to any one of (1) to (8) above, wherein the bottom portion has a circular shape in plan view. (10) The pet food product according to any one of (1) to (9) above, wherein the angle formed by the axis perpendicular to the horizontal plane in which the bottom portion is present and the holding portion is 45 to 90°. (11) The pet food product according to any one of (1) to (10) above, wherein the viscosity of the wet food measured by a Bostwick viscometer is 5 mm / min or more. (12) The pet food product according to any one of (1) to (11) above, wherein the viscosity of the wet food measured by a Bostwick viscometer is 60 mm / min or less. (13) The pet food product according to any one of (1) to (12) above, further including a lid detachably joined to the opening edge portion. (14) The pet food product according to any one of (1) to (13) above, wherein the lid has a peeling portion, and the peeling portion is provided on the holding portion side. (15) A spoon for pet food, comprising a bottom portion, a peripheral wall portion that extends upward from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom portion and surrounds the periphery of the bottom portion, and defines a housing portion that opens upward together with the bottom portion, and a holding portion that protrudes outward from the peripheral wall portion.

Advantages of the Invention

[0011] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a pet food product and a spoon for pet food that allow a feeder to easily feed a pet in an appropriate posture with one hand.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0013] In this specification, "pet" refers to an animal kept by a person. In a narrower sense, a pet is an animal that is loved and played with by its owner. Also, "pet food" refers to feed for pets. It is possible to sell the pet food according to the present invention as "animal feed" or "animal food".

[0014] In this specification, "palatability" is an index indicating whether or not a pet likes to eat it, and is caused by texture, taste, smell, etc.

[0015] In this specification, the moisture content (%) of pet food is determined by the atmospheric pressure heating drying method. The moisture content determined by this method includes the moisture in the ingredients. (Atmospheric pressure heating drying method) Measure the weight (W1 grams) of the aluminum weighing can in advance as a constant value. Put the sample into this aluminum weighing can and measure the weight (W2 grams). Next, use a forced circulation hot air dryer to dry the sample under the conditions of 135°C for 2 hours. After cooling in a drying atmosphere (in a silica gel desiccator), measure the weight (W3 grams). Calculate the moisture content from each of the obtained weights using the following formula. Moisture content (unit: weight%) = (W2 - W3) ÷ (W2 - W1) × 100

[0016] <Pet food product> Hereinafter, embodiments of the pet food product of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In each of the embodiments described below, corresponding components may be denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof may be omitted. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pet food product according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to the line I-I' of FIG. 1 in the pet food product according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the pet food product according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 1, the pet food product 1 includes a container 2 and a wet food 3 housed in the container 2.

[0018] (Container) The container 2 includes a bottom portion 21, a peripheral wall portion 22 that extends upward from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom portion 21 and surrounds the periphery of the bottom portion 21, and defines a housing portion 23 that opens upward together with the bottom portion 21, and a holding portion 24 that protrudes outward from the peripheral wall portion 22.

[0019] The material of the container 2 is not particularly limited, but from the viewpoints of moldability and storage stability of the wet food, a thermoplastic resin, a metal such as aluminum or steel, a paper material used for food containers, an edible material such as a biscuit is preferable, and a thermoplastic resin is more preferable.

[0020] According to the pet food product according to this embodiment, since the feeder can feed by hand, the pet food product can be placed under the pet's face without the container or the contents moving, so that feeding can be performed in a proper posture for the pet. Also, for the feeder, unlike a stick-type wet food, there is no need to extrude it, so it is possible to easily feed with one hand and with good handling performance. Therefore, the feeder can stroke the pet during feeding and feel a sense of happiness, or can create memories such as taking a photo of the pet during feeding, increasing the intimacy between the feeder and the pet, and contributing to the health of both parties.

[0021] In FIG. 1, the bottom portion 21 is circular. However, in this embodiment, the shape of the bottom portion 21 is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include circular shapes, elliptical shapes, combinations of two or more circles, donut shapes, triangular shapes, quadrangular shapes, pentagonal shapes, hexagonal shapes, octagonal shapes and other polygonal shapes, star shapes, heart shapes, and irregular shapes such as a motif of a cat's face. Among these, from the viewpoint of facilitating feeding the pet in a proper posture without causing uneaten pet food, the bottom portion 21 is preferably a polygonal shape or a circular shape having six or more sides in plan view, and more preferably a circular shape.

[0022] The peripheral wall portion 22 extends upward from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom portion 21, surrounds the periphery of the bottom portion 21, and defines a storage portion 23 that opens upward together with the bottom portion 21. The peripheral wall portion 22 may be formed at the same height over the entire circumference, or may be formed such that the height is partially different.

[0023] The peripheral wall portion 22 may have an opening edge portion 22a that projects horizontally from its upper end portion. A lid body 25 removably joined may be installed on the opening edge portion 22a (see FIG. 5). The width of the opening edge portion 22a is not particularly limited, but is preferably 1 to 10 mm, more preferably 2 to 8 mm, and still more preferably 3 to 6 mm. Further, the thickness of the opening edge portion 22a is not particularly limited, but is preferably 0.3 to 1 mm, more preferably 0.4 mm to 0.9 mm, and still more preferably 0.5 mm to 0.8 mm.

[0024] The depth of the accommodating portion 23 is not particularly limited, but is preferably 10 mm or more, and more preferably 12 mm or more. Further, the depth of the accommodating portion 23 is preferably 20 mm or less, and still more preferably 18 mm or less. When the depth of the accommodating portion 23 is equal to or greater than the lower limit value of the above preferred range, spillage of the pet food does not occur, and it becomes easy to feed the pet in an appropriate posture. On the other hand, when the depth of the accommodating portion 23 is equal to or less than the upper limit value of the above preferred range, it becomes easy to feed the pet in an appropriate posture without soiling the pet's face.

[0025] In the present embodiment, the depth of the accommodating portion 23 is the distance D from the lowest point of the bottom portion 21 to the uppermost point of the opening of the accommodating portion 23 in a side sectional view of the pet food product 1.

[0026] The opening diameter of the accommodating portion 23 is not particularly limited, but is preferably φ20 mm or more, more preferably φ25 mm or more, and still more preferably φ30 mm or more. Further, the opening diameter of the accommodating portion 23 is preferably φ50 mm or less, more preferably φ45 mm or less, and still more preferably φ40 mm or less. When the opening diameter of the accommodating portion 23 is equal to or greater than the lower limit value of the above preferred range, spillage of the pet food does not occur, and it becomes easy to feed the pet in an appropriate posture. On the other hand, when the opening diameter of the accommodating portion 23 is equal to or less than the upper limit value of the above preferred range, it becomes easy to feed the pet in an appropriate posture without soiling the pet's face.

[0027] In the present embodiment, the opening diameter φ of the accommodating portion 23 is the maximum diameter at the uppermost point of the opening of the accommodating portion 23 in a side sectional view of the pet food product 1.

[0028] The holding part 24 protrudes outward from the peripheral wall part 22. From the viewpoint of the handling property of the feeder, it is preferable that the holding part 24 extends in a substantially horizontal direction from the upper part of the peripheral wall part 22.

[0029] The length of the holding part 24 is not particularly limited, but is preferably 20 mm or more, more preferably 22 mm or more, and still more preferably 25 mm or more. Also, the length of the holding part 24 is preferably 40 mm or less, more preferably 39 mm or less, and still more preferably 38 mm or less. When the length of the holding part 24 is equal to or greater than the lower limit value of the above preferable range, it becomes easy to feed the pet in an appropriate posture without soiling the pet's face or the feeder's hand. Also, the pet food hood is less likely to spill, and it becomes easy to prevent the generation of dirt. On the other hand, when the length of the holding part 24 is equal to or less than the upper limit value of the above preferable range, the container is less likely to shake, and it becomes easy to feed the pet in an appropriate posture. Also, the pet food hood is less likely to spill, and it becomes easy to prevent the generation of dirt.

[0030] In the present embodiment, the length of the holding part 24 refers to the distance L from the point P where the end of the peripheral wall part 22 and the end of the holding part 24 are connected to the other end T of the holding part 24 in a side cross-sectional view of the pet food hood product 1.

[0031] The width of the holding part 24 is not particularly limited, but is preferably 15 to 35 mm, more preferably 16 to 30 mm, and still more preferably 17 to 25 mm. In the present embodiment, the width of the holding part 24 refers to the average value of the maximum width and the minimum width of the holding part 24 in a plan view of the pet food hood product 1. The thickness of the holding part 24 is not particularly limited, but is preferably 0.1 to 1 mm, more preferably 0.2 to 0.9 mm, and still more preferably 0.3 to 0.8 mm. In the present embodiment, the thickness of the holding part 24 refers to the average value of the maximum thickness and the minimum thickness of the holding part 24 in a side cross-sectional view of the pet food hood product 1.

[0032] The shape of the holding part 24 is not particularly limited as long as it can be held by one hand by the feeder. Fig. 4 is a plan view showing an example of the shape of the holding part in the pet food product according to the embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, as the shape of the holding part 24, for example, in a plan view, shapes motif-ed on pets such as a paw pad, a tail, a cat (front or side view), a dog (front or side view), a rabbit (front or side view), a mouse, a chicken, a deer, etc.; shapes motif-ed on foods such as fish, meat (lamb chop, bone-in meat, etc.), chicken, carrot, broccoli, fruits (banana, etc.), ice cream, shellfish (oyster, etc.); polygonal shapes such as circular, triangular, quadrangular, trapezoidal, pentagonal, etc.; combinations of irregular shapes such as star-shaped, heart-shaped, clover-shaped, ribbon-shaped, crown-shaped and long-shaped; shapes motif-ed on plants such as flowers; combinations of shapes motif-ed on tableware such as forks and shapes motif-ed on foods such as boiled eggs, etc. can be mentioned. In addition, although the holding part and the accommodating part may have various animals, plants, and geometric patterns, it is not limited thereto.

[0033] The angle θ formed by the axis V perpendicular to the horizontal plane where the bottom 21 exists and the holding part 24 is preferably 45 to 90°, more preferably 60 to 90°, and still more preferably 70 to 90°. When the angle θ is within the above preferable range, it becomes easier to feed the pet in a more appropriate posture.

[0034] (Modification example of the container) Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing a pet food product according to another embodiment of the present invention. In the aspect shown in Fig. 5, a lid 25 removably joined to the opening edge 22a is provided. By providing the lid 25, it is possible to prevent the wet food 3 in the accommodating part 23 from drying until feeding. By keeping the state of the wet food 3 good, it becomes easier to feed the pet in a more appropriate posture.

[0035] As shown in Fig. 5, the lid 25 may have a peeling part 25a on the holding part 24 side. When the lid 25 has the peeling part 25a on the holding part 24 side, it becomes easier to prevent the wet food 3 from spilling out of the accommodating part 23 when removing the lid 25 immediately before feeding.

[0036] Also, in the present embodiment, the position farthest from the holding portion 24 side of the peripheral wall portion 22 is defined as the "front peripheral wall portion 22b", and the position closest to the holding portion 24 side of the peripheral wall portion 22 is defined as the "rear peripheral wall portion 22c". When the height difference between the front peripheral wall portion 22b and the rear peripheral wall portion 22c is 0 to 10 mm, the bottom portion 21 is angled, making it easier to feed, and it also becomes easier for the pet to eat the wet food. In the present embodiment, the height of the front peripheral wall portion 22b may be 0.5 to 5 mm lower than the height of the rear peripheral wall portion 22c.

[0037] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a pet food product according to another embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 6, the height of the front peripheral wall portion 22b is formed lower than the height of the rear peripheral wall portion 22c. In the embodiment of FIG. 6, when feeding, the pet food is less likely to spill from the accommodating portion 23, and it also becomes easier for the pet to lick the wet food 3. Therefore, it becomes easier to feed the pet in an appropriate posture without soiling the pet's face.

[0038] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a pet food product according to another embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 7, the height of the front peripheral wall portion 22b is formed higher than the height of the rear peripheral wall portion 22c. In the embodiment of FIG. 7, in order to allow the pet to lick clean the wet food 3 that has not been licked up at the front of the accommodating portion 23, it is possible to devise ways to change the feeding angle of the pet food product. Therefore, the time for the pet to lick the wet food is slightly longer than during normal feeding, and it is possible to see the pet's various expressions during feeding, increasing the communication time with the pet. Also, in the embodiment of FIG. 7, even when the pet food product is placed on the floor or a table, for example, when temporarily interrupting feeding, the pet food product 1 can be stably placed on the floor or a table by the bottom portion 21 and the holding portion 24.

[0039] (Wet food) In this embodiment, a wet food refers to pet food that contains a large amount of moisture as the final market offering form, compared to dry food that has undergone a drying process. The moisture content of the pet food is usually 50% by mass or more, preferably 60% by mass or more, more preferably 65% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 70% by mass or more, based on the total mass of the pet food.

[0040] Typically, wet food includes a base meat portion, and may further include a chunk portion and / or flakes. Here, "chunk" refers to a portion where the raw material is formed into small pieces, and the chunk portion refers to a collection of chunks. "Flakes" refer to finely divided fish or meat. The "base meat" portion refers to the wet portion of the pet food other than the chunk portion and the flake portion.

[0041] The proportion of the chunk portion and / or flakes contained in the wet food is not particularly limited, and is preferably 0 to 30% by mass, more preferably 0 to 25% by mass, based on the total mass of the pet food.

[0042] The shape of the chunks is not particularly limited, and examples include shapes formed into pellets (granules) such as spherical, polyhedral, columnar, donut-shaped, plate-shaped, or go-stone-shaped. The size of such pellets is not particularly limited, but for example, when the pellets placed on a horizontal platform are viewed from above, the minor axis and major axis are preferably 1 to 25 mm, and the thickness from the lower surface (lower end) to the upper surface (upper end) of the pellets on the horizontal platform is preferably 1 to 20 mm, more preferably the minor axis and major axis are 3 to 11 mm, and the thickness is 3 to 9 mm, and even more preferably the minor axis and major axis are 5 to 9 mm, and the thickness is 5 to 8 mm. The state of the base meat portion is not particularly limited, and examples include liquid, gel, solid, or a combination thereof. Also, when the base meat portion contains a solid, the shape is not particularly limited, and examples include the same shapes as the above-mentioned chunk shapes.

[0043] The ratios of protein, carbohydrates, and lipids contained in the wet food are not particularly limited. For example, the ratio of the protein contained in the pet food can be 26 to 60% by mass, more preferably 35 to 55% by mass, based on the dry matter equivalent mass of the whole pet food. The ratio of the carbohydrates contained in the pet food can be 5 to 30% by mass, more preferably 10 to 20% by mass, based on the dry matter equivalent mass of the whole pet food. Also, the ratio of the lipids contained in the pet food can be 9 to 30% by mass, more preferably 20 to 30% by mass, based on the dry matter equivalent mass of the whole pet food.

[0044] In the present embodiment, it is preferable that the viscosity of the wet food measured by a Bostwick viscometer is 5 mm / min or more, more preferably 7 mm / min or more, and still more preferably 10 mm / min or more. Also, it is preferable that the viscosity of the wet food measured by a Bostwick viscometer is 60 mm / min or less, more preferably 59 mm / min or less, and still more preferably 58 mm / min or less. When the viscosity of the wet food is within the above preferable range, it becomes easier to feed the pet in an appropriate posture without causing dirt on the pet's face or splashing of the pet food.

[0045] The pet food product according to the present embodiment is preferably particularly for cats, small dogs, or toy dogs.

[0046] <Raw materials> The raw materials constituting the wet food are not particularly limited, and the raw materials used in conventional pet foods can be applied. For example, in addition to protein components, carbohydrate components, vitamins, minerals, salts, fats, oils, extracts of animal ingredients, etc. may be added.

[0047] When preparing the wet food, a thickening agent may be added as a raw material. Examples of the thickening agent include polysaccharides such as guar gum, starch, carrageenan, xanthan gum, and locust bean gum.

[0048] When using fish such as tuna, sardines, and bonito, or livestock such as cows, pigs, and chickens as the protein components contained in the raw materials of the wet food, these raw materials may be heated or cooked in advance by known methods.

[0049] The wet food can be produced, for example, by mixing the protein components and water and adding a thickener as necessary. The mixing method is not particularly limited, and known methods using a mixer or a mincer are applicable, and it is preferable to adopt a method that can mix them uniformly. The protein components can be more uniformly mixed with other raw materials by being minced (processed) in advance and then mixed. After mixing, the pet food may be in a paste form. Also, in the paste-like pet food, lump-shaped (solid) ingredients may be dispersed. By the raw materials in the pet food being uniformly mixed or the pet food being in a paste form, it is possible to suppress the pet from eating only a part of the pet food or only some of the raw materials, and improve the rate of complete consumption.

[0050] The time and temperature for mixing the raw materials can be set as appropriate. By adjusting the mixing time, the viscosity of the pet food can be adjusted. Also, by adjusting the amount of water to be mixed, the viscosity and moisture content of the pet food can be adjusted. The viscosity of the pet food can also be adjusted by the amount of thickener blended. Also, the FW can be adjusted by adjusting the weight of the material containing the solid component with respect to the weight of all the materials constituting the pet food.

[0051] The wet food usually does not take the form in which solid ingredients and liquid soup are separated, but has only a paste-like component having the specific viscosity and moisture content described above or a form in which the paste-like component and the solid ingredients are intertwined. The wet food preferably has at least a part in the form (component) of a paste having the viscosity and moisture content described above, rather than in the form in which the soup component and the solid ingredients are separated. In addition to the paste-like component, solid ingredients may be contained. In this case, since the solid ingredients are in a form intertwined with the paste-like component, the solid ingredients together with the paste-like component are carried into the pet's mouth. The rate of complete consumption of the wet food can be improved.

[0052] When the wet food includes a chunk part, the chunk part and the base meat part can be produced using the raw materials as shown below.

[0053] (Raw materials for the base meat part) The raw materials contained in the base meat part of the wet food are not particularly limited, but protein raw materials can be mainly used for the base meat part. Examples of the protein raw materials for the base meat part include plant-derived proteins, animal-derived proteins, or mixtures thereof. Specifically, examples of the plant-derived proteins include gluten, wheat protein, soy protein, rice protein, corn protein, etc. Examples of the animal-derived proteins include proteins of muscles, organs, etc. of cows, pigs, chickens, and seafood, milk proteins, or mixtures thereof. As raw materials other than those described above for the base meat part, fats and oils, chicken extract, fish extract, seasonings, thickeners, water, etc. can be added.

[0054] (Raw materials for the chunk part) Protein raw materials can be used for the chunk part of the pet food. As the protein raw materials for the chunk part, the same protein raw materials as those used for the above base meat part can be used.

[0055] Furthermore, it is preferable to add grains to the chunk portion of the pet food. Examples of grains include corn, wheat, barley, oats, rice, soybeans, etc. These grains can contain carbohydrates, as well as protein, ash, minerals, vitamins, etc., and thus can be used as a nutrient source. In addition, by adding grains, it becomes easy to adjust (mainly lower) the blending ratio of amino acids in the whole pet food. As raw materials other than those described above for the chunk portion, seasonings, binders, water, etc. can be added.

[0056] <Pet food spoon> The pet food spoon according to this embodiment is the same as the container of the pet food product according to this embodiment.

[0057] According to this embodiment, since the feeder can feed by hand, the container and the contents do not move, and the pet food product can be placed under the pet's face, so that it is possible to feed the pet in an appropriate posture. Also, for the feeder, unlike a stick-type wet food, there is no need to extrude, so it is possible to feed easily and with good handling with one hand. Therefore, the feeder can stroke the pet during feeding and feel a sense of happiness, or can create memories such as taking pictures of the pet during feeding, increasing the intimacy between the feeder and the pet, and contributing to the health of both.

[0058] The pet food spoon according to this embodiment is particularly preferably for cats, small dogs or toy dogs. Also, the pet food spoon according to this embodiment is preferably used for feeding wet food.

Example

[0059] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to examples, but the present invention is not limited by these examples.

[0060] [Manufacture of wet food] A wet food was produced by mixing 30% tuna, 2.8% thickener, 67.2% water and extract, and pulverizing and uniformly mixing them with a mixer.

[0061] [Test Example 1: Evaluation of the length of the holding part] The length of the holding part shown in Table 1 was adopted to produce the pet food product shown in Fig. 1. In each example, the shape of the container was the same except for the length of the holding part. Also, in each example, wet food with the same composition was adopted. The pet food products of each example were fed to cats, and the leftovers, spills, and ease of feeding of the pet food were evaluated according to the following criteria. The results are shown in Table 1. <Evaluation of leftovers> ○: Completely eaten (the pet food remaining in the storage part is 5% or less). △: Slightly remaining (the pet food remaining in the storage part is more than 5% to 10%). ×: Considerably remaining (the pet food remaining in the storage part is more than 10%). <Evaluation of spills> The presence or absence of spills when feeding the cats was confirmed. <Evaluation of ease of feeding> ○: No stains occurred on either the cat or the feeder. △: Slight stains occurred on the cat's face or the feeder's hand. ×: Stains occurred on the cat's face or the feeder's hand.

[0062]

Table 1

[0063] In Test Example 1-1, since the distance between the feeder's hand and the storage part was short, it was found that the pet food hit the feeder's hand, and the feeder's hand was soiled when the cat licked the feeder's hand. In Test Example 1-4, since the distance between the feeder's hand and the storage part was long, it was found that the container shook during feeding, the storage part hit the cat's face, and the area around the cat's mouth was soiled. Therefore, from the results shown in Table 1, it was confirmed that the length of the holding part is preferably 20 mm or more and 40 mm or less.

[0064] [Test Example 2: Evaluation of the Depth of the Accommodation Portion] The depth of the accommodation portion shown in Table 2 was adopted, and the pet food product shown in Fig. 1 was manufactured. In each example, the shape of the container was the same except for the depth of the accommodation portion. Also, in each example, a wet food of the same composition was adopted. Each pet food product of each example was fed to cats, and the uneaten pet food, spillage, and dirt around the mouth were evaluated according to the following criteria. The results are shown in Table 2. [Evaluation of Uneaten Food] ○: Completely eaten (the uneaten pet food remaining in the accommodation portion is 5% or less). △: Slightly remaining (the uneaten pet food remaining in the accommodation portion is more than 5% to 10%). ×: Considerably remaining (the uneaten pet food remaining in the accommodation portion is more than 10%). [Evaluation of Spillage] The presence or absence of spillage of the pet food when feeding the cats was confirmed. [Dirt around the Mouth] The presence or absence of dirt around the mouth of the cats when feeding them was confirmed.

[0065] [Table 2]

[0066] From the results shown in Table 2, it was confirmed that the depth of the accommodation portion is preferably 10 mm or more and 20 mm or less.

[0067] [Test Example 3: Evaluation of the Opening Diameter of the Accommodation Portion] The opening diameter of the accommodation portion shown in Table 3 was adopted, and the pet food product shown in Fig. 1 was manufactured. In each example, the shape of the container was the same except for the opening diameter of the accommodation portion. Also, in each example, a wet food of the same composition was adopted. Each pet food product of each example was fed to cats, and the uneaten pet food and dirt around the mouth were evaluated according to the following criteria. The results are shown in Table 3. [Evaluation of Uneaten Food] ○: Completely eaten (the uneaten pet food remaining in the accommodation portion is 5% or less). △: Slightly remaining (the pet food remaining in the storage part is more than 5% to 10%). ×: Considerably remaining (the pet food remaining in the storage part is more than 10%). <Soil around the mouth> When feeding the cat, the presence or absence of soil around the cat's mouth was confirmed.

[0068]

Table 3

[0069] From the results shown in Table 3, it was confirmed that the opening diameter of the storage part is preferably φ20 mm or more and φ50 mm or less.

[0070] [Test Example 4: Evaluation of the shape of the bottom] The shape of the bottom shown in Table 4 was adopted to manufacture the pet food product shown in Fig. 1. In each example, the shape of the container is the same except for the shape of the bottom. Also, in each example, wet food with the same composition was adopted. The pet food products of each example were fed to cats, and the uneaten pet food was evaluated according to the following criteria. The results are shown in Table 4. <Evaluation of uneaten food> ○: Completely eaten (the pet food remaining in the storage part is 5% or less). △: Slightly remaining (the pet food remaining in the storage part is more than 5% to 10%). ×: Considerably remaining (the pet food remaining in the storage part is more than 10%).

[0071]

Table 4

[0072] From the results shown in Table 4, it was confirmed that the shape of the bottom is preferably a polygonal shape having 6 or more sides in plan view.

[0073] [Test Example 5: Evaluation of the viscosity of wet food] A wet food having the viscosity shown in Table 5 was adopted to manufacture the pet food product shown in Fig. 1. In each example, the shape of the container is the same. The viscosity of the wet food is the value measured by a Bostwick viscometer. The pet food products of each example were fed to cats, and the leftovers and spillage of the pet food were evaluated according to the following criteria. The results are shown in Table 5. <Evaluation of leftovers> ○: Completely eaten (the pet food remaining in the container is 5% or less). △: Slightly remaining (the pet food remaining in the container is more than 5% to 10%). ×: Considerably remaining (the pet food remaining in the container is more than 10%). <Evaluation of spillage> The presence or absence of spillage of the pet food when feeding the cats was confirmed.

[0074]

Table 5

[0075] From the results shown in Table 5, it was confirmed that the viscosity of the wet food measured by the Bostwick viscometer is preferably 5 mm / min or more and 60 mm / min or less.

Explanation of symbols

[0076] 1 Pet food product 2 Container 21 Bottom 22 Peripheral wall part 23 Accommodation part 24 Holding part 3 Wet food

Claims

1. a bottom, a peripheral wall portion extending upward from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom and surrounding the periphery of the bottom, defining a receiving portion that opens upward together with the bottom, a container comprising a holding portion protruding outward from the peripheral wall portion, and a wet hood accommodated in the receiving portion, a pet hood product including the above.

2. The pet hood product according to claim 1, wherein the length of the holding portion is 20 mm or more.

3. The pet hood product according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the length of the holding portion is 40 mm or less.

4. The pet hood product according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the depth of the receiving portion is 20 mm or less.

5. The pet hood product according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the depth of the receiving portion is 10 mm or more.

6. The pet hood product according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the opening diameter of the receiving portion is φ20 mm or more.

7. The pet hood product according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the opening diameter of the receiving portion is φ50 mm or less.

8. The pet hood product according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the bottom is a polygonal shape having 6 or more sides in plan view.

9. The pet hood product according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the bottom is circular in plan view.

10. The pet hood product according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the angle formed by the axis perpendicular to the horizontal plane where the bottom exists and the holding portion is 45 to 90°.

11. The pet hood product according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the viscosity of the wet hood measured by a Bostwick viscometer is 5 mm / min or more.

12. The pet hood product according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the viscosity of the wet hood measured by a Bostwick viscometer is 60 mm / min or less.

13. Furthermore, the pet hood product according to any one of claims 1 to 12, including a lid detachably joined to the opening edge portion.

14. The pet hood product according to claim 13, wherein the lid has a peeling portion, and the peeling portion is provided on the holding portion side.

15. a bottom, a peripheral wall portion extending upward from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom and surrounding the periphery of the bottom, defining a receiving portion that opens upward together with the bottom, A spoon for a pet food bowl, comprising a holding part protruding outward from the peripheral wall part.

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