Methods and kits for enhancing ability to learn in a puppy or kitten

摘要

Processes for enhancing ability to learn in a puppy or kitten comprising orally administering to the puppy or kitten a composition comprising an essential fatty acid component comprising a therapeutically effective amount of docosahexaenoic acid. Processes for enhancing ability to learn in a puppy or kitten comprising orally administering to a respective maternal animal a composition comprising an essential fatty acid component comprising a therapeutically effective amount of docosahexaenoic acid during gestation, nursing, or weaning of the puppy or kitten. Kits comprising a composition comprising an essential fatty acid component comprising a therapeutically effective amount of docosahexaenoic acid; and information that use of the composition will enhance ability to learn in a puppy or kitten.

主权项

1. A process for enhancing ability to learn in a puppy or kitten comprising orally administering to a respective maternal animal during weaning of the puppy or kitten a composition comprising:
a. from about 0.02% to less than about 0.18%, by weight of the composition on a dry matter basis, therapeutically effective docosahexaenoic acid; b. an omega-6 fatty acid; b. from about 20% to about 50%, by weight of the composition on a dry matter basis, protein; and c. from about 5% to about 35%, by weight of the composition on a dry matter basis, fat; wherein the composition is a supplement selected from the group consisting of biscuits, chews, gravies, and treats or is a food composition selected from the group consisting of nutritionally balanced kibbles and semi-moist foods.