Abstract

The present invention provides an edible soft dental chew for preventing or inhibiting dental plaque accumulation and/or dental calculus formation in a non-human animal. The edible soft dental chew includes an edible body that includes astaxanthin. The edible body has an average Shore A hardness of less than about 60. The present invention further provides a method of preventing or inhibiting dental plaque accumulation and/or dental calculus formation in a subject in need thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61D 5/00 - Instruments for treating animals' teeth

Abstract

The present invention provides an edible chew for preventing or inhibiting dental plaque accumulation and dental calculus formation in a non-human animal. The edible chew includes a core that includes one or more of a polishing agent, a flavor additive, a vegetable oil, a humectant, a dental additive, a food additive, and water. The edible chew also includes an outer layer disposed on the core. The outer layer includes astaxanthin. The present invention also provides a process for preparing the edible chew. The present invention further provides a method of preventing or inhibiting dental plaque accumulation and/or dental calculus formation in a subject in need thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 8/35 - Ketones, e.g. quinones, benzophenone
• A23K 10/20 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of animal origin
• A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
• A23K 20/105 - Aliphatic or alicyclic compounds
• A23K 20/147 - Polymeric derivatives, e.g. peptides or proteins
• A23K 20/158 - Fatty acidsFatsProducts containing oils or fats
• A23K 20/163 - SugarsPolysaccharides
• A23K 20/174 - Vitamins
• A23K 20/189 - Enzymes
• A23K 20/22 - Compounds of alkali metals
• A23K 20/24 - Compounds of alkaline earth metals, e.g. magnesium
• A23K 20/26 - Compounds containing phosphorus
• A23K 40/25 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by extrusion
• A23K 40/30 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by encapsulatingShaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by coating
• A23K 50/40 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for carnivorous animals, e.g. cats or dogs
• A61K 8/02 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by special physical form
• A61K 8/19 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing inorganic ingredients
• A61K 8/24 - PhosphorusCompounds thereof
• A61K 8/66 - Enzymes
• A61K 8/67 - Vitamins
• A61K 8/92 - Oils, fats or waxesDerivatives thereof, e.g. hydrogenation products
• A61Q 11/00 - Preparations for care of the teeth, of the oral cavity or of dentures, e.g. dentifrices or toothpastesMouth rinses