METHODS FOR ENHANCING THE PALATABILITY OF COMPOSITIONS FOR CONSUMPTION BY ANIMALS

摘要

Methods for enhancing the palatability of compositions for consumption by an animal by adding a palatability enhancing amount of iron oxide to the compositions. The iron oxide is added in an amount of at least about 0.01% by weight of the composition on a dry matter basis, generally in amounts of from about 0.01% to about 0.25% by weight of the composition. The compositions containing iron oxide are ingested more frequently and at a higher rate by animals, particularly finicky animals or older animals that tend not eat enough food to maintain their health.