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US 7,425,343 · App. 11/273,358 · Granted Sep 16, 2008

Process and composition for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation

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Patent No.
US 7,425,343
App. No.
11/273,358
Granted
Sep 16, 2008
Kind
B2
Abstract

A process and composition for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation in animals such as cats and rabbits is provided and includes feeding the animal a composition comprising from about 10 to about 42 wt % crude protein, from about 4 to about 30 wt % fat, from about 1 to about 25 wt % total dietary fiber, and a supplemental fiber source. The supplemental fiber source is present in amounts which provide from about 1 to about 13 weight percent of supplemental total dietary fiber. The animal is maintained on the diet for a sufficient period of time to control fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation.

Claims (4)

1. A composition for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation in an animal comprising from about 10 to about 42 wt % crude protein, from about 4 to about 30 wt % fat, from about 1 to about 25 wt % total dietary fiber, and a supplemental fiber source; and wherein said supplement fiber source comprises a blend of beet pulp and carboxymethylcellulose.

2. A composition for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation in an animal comprising from about 10 to about 42 wt % crude protein, from about 4 to about 30 wt % fat, from about 1 to about 25 wt % total dietary fiber, and a supplemental fiber source; and wherein said supplemental fiber source comprises a blend of beet pulp, carboxymethylcellulose, and mineral oil.

3. A composition for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation in an animal comprising from about 10 to about 42 wt % crude protein, from about 4 to about 30 wt % fat, from about 1 to about 25 wt % total dietary fiber, and a supplemental fiber source; and wherein said supplemental fiber source comprises about 6 wt % beet pulp and about 1.5 wt % carboxymethylcellulose.

4. A composition for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation in an animal comprising from about 10 to about 42 wt % crude protein, from about 4 to about 30 wt % fat, from about 1 to about 25 wt % total dietary fiber, and a supplemental fiber source; and wherein said supplemental fiber source comprises about 6 wt % beet pulp and about 1.5 wt % carboxymethylcellulose, and about 2 wt % mineral oil.