Oral compositions and methods for animals
The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for treating, preventing, or minimizing bad breath in an animal, including administering compositions comprising honey and spirulina.
1. A method of treating bad breath in a canine comprising administering to a canine in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprising 0.001 to 10 wt % of honey and 0.001 to 10 wt % spirulina.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the honey is present in an amount of about 0.001 wt % to about 5 wt % of the composition.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spirulina is present in an amount of about 0.001 wt % to about 5 wt % of the composition.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises a component selected from the group consisting of a protein, carbohydrates, fat, and mixtures thereof.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a a pet food, a pet treat, or a supplement.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a pet treat.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered to the canine daily for at least one week.