Compositions for improving the oral health of animals, methods using the same, and pet treats incorporating the same

摘要

Described herein are dental compositions, articles of manufacture including such dental compositions, and methods of using such dental compositions. In some embodiments, the dental compositions include a combination of ascorbic acid with at least one of a hexametaphosphate and a beta glucans. In some instances, the dental compositions are included within an edible article, a chew, or an edible chew. Administration of the dental compositions to the oral cavity of a subject may reduce the gingival, plaque, and/or calculus scores of the subject over a defined time period.

主权项

1. A dental composition, comprising:
ascorbic acid in an amount ranging from greater than 0 to about 5 weight %; at least one hexametaphosphate (HMP) in an amount ranging from greater than 0 to about 5 weight %; and at least one beta glucans extracted from a yeast in an amount ranging from about 0.1 weight % to about 0.5 weight %; a base composition comprising at least one primary ingredient in an amount greater than or equal to about 30 weight % of said dental composition; wherein said primary ingredient is selected from the group consisting of starches, rubbers, composites, polymers, wood, and combinations thereof.