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Compositions including pyruvate for companion animals and methods of use thereof
US8999375B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8999375-B2 |
| Application number | US-201013519787-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2010 |
| Priority date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Publication date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
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The invention encompasses compositions and methods for treating or preventing a degenerative joint condition, wherein the compositions and methods include feeding the companion animal an edible composition including at least one pyruvate or salt thereof. The invention also encompasses methods for enhancing the palatability of an edible food composition including adding a palatability enhancing amount at least one pyruvate or salt thereof to the composition.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for treating a degenerative joint condition in a dog or cat, which comprises feeding the animal an edible composition comprising one or more pyruvate in an amount effective to treat or prevent the degenerative joint condition, wherein the one or more pyruvate is in an amount of 3% to 6% by weight of the composition, and wherein said one or more pyruvate is calcium pyruvate. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the companion animal…
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- What does patent US8999375B2 cover?
- The invention encompasses compositions and methods for treating or preventing a degenerative joint condition, wherein the compositions and methods include feeding the companion animal an edible composition including at least one pyruvate or salt thereof. The invention also encompasses methods for enhancing the palatability of an edible food composition including adding a palatability enhancing …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Yamka Ryan Michael, Frantz Nolan Zebulon, Hills Pet Nutrition Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A23K20/105. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Apr 07 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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