Food product for hairball treatment
US8128956B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23K50/42
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A pet food product for hairball treatment that includes a shell component completely surrounding an inner component to form one dual textured pet food product, wherein the shell component is harder than the inner component. The shell component can include a mixture of soluble and insoluble fiber and can include at least one ingredient comprising a carbohydrate, fat, protein or combination thereof. The inner component comprises a mixture of ingredients, wherein the ingredients include a lubricant.
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