| Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. Patent applications |
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| 20120129785 | COMPANION ANIMAL NUTRITION SYSTEM - The invention encompasses a nutrition system for a companion animal that includes a plurality of pet food packets, wherein an amount of pet food corresponding to a single meal for a companion animal may be selected and wherein the amount of pet food is formulated to alleviate or manage a disorder in a companion animal. In various embodiments, the pet food packets include the nutritional requirements for a companion animal (e.g., protein, fiber, fat) as well as one or more ingredients that alleviate or manage a disorder in a companion animal. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120031785 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING LEAN MUSCLE MASS AND/OR REDUCING FAT GAIN - Compositions and methods for increasing lean muscle mass and/or reducing fat gain in growing animals by feeding the animals a composition having a total lysine to metabolizable energy ratio of from about 2.5 to about 6 g/Mcal and comprising (a) arginine in a total arginine to total lysine ratio of from about 1.1 to about 1.6; (b) isoleucine in a total isoleucine to total lysine ratio of from about 0.8 to about 1.3; (c) leucine in a total leucine to total lysine ratio of from about 1.8 to about 3.0; (d) valine in a total valine to total lysine ratio of from about 0.8 to about 1.4; and (e) methionine and cystine in a total methionine plus cystine to total lysine ratio of from about 0.8 to about 1.7. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120028891 | METHODS OF PROMOTING OR MAINTAINING AN ANABOLIC STATE IN A FEMALE ANIMAL - The present invention is related to methods of promoting or maintaining an anabolic state in a female animal. The methods comprise administering a composition to the female animal, with the composition comprising between about 15% to about 25% protein (w/w) and about 5% to about 15% fat (w/w). The protein source in the composition comprises chicken eggs and further comprises a second protein source selected from the group consisting of soybean meal and lamb meat | 02-02-2012 |
| 20110280954 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ALTERING STOOL QUALITY IN AN ANIMAL - The present invention provides compositions and methods for improving stool quality of a puppy by adjusting the balance of metabolizable cations to metabolizable anions consumed by the puppy. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110280953 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ALTERING STOOL QUALITY IN AN ANIMAL - The present invention provides compositions and methods for improving stool quality of a puppy by adjusting the balance of metabolizable cations to metabolizable anions consumed by the puppy. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110274808 | METHODS FOR INCREASING THE PALATABILITY OF COMPANION ANIMAL FOOD COMPOSITIONS - The invention encompasses methods for increasing the palatability companion animal food compositions, which includes adding an effective amount of lipoic acid or a salt thereof to the companion animal food composition. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110269828 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING WEIGHT-RELATED DISORDERS IN COMPANION ANIMALS - The invention encompasses compositions and methods for treating or preventing disorders in companion animals, wherein the compositions and methods include feeding the companion animal a composition including lipoic acid or a salt thereof. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110269827 | USE OF LIPOIC ACID FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING DEGENERATIVE JOINT CONDITIONS, OSTEOARTHRITIS, CARTILAGE DAMAGE, AND RELATED DISORDERS IN COMPANION ANIMALS - The invention encompasses pet food compositions and uses thereof for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases or disorders in companion animals, for example, for the treatment or prevention of degenerative joint conditions, osteoarthritis, cartilage damage, and maintaining or increasing bone mineral density, wherein the compositions and uses include feeding a companion animal a composition including uses acid or a salt thereof. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110268664 | COMPOSITION FOR ADDITION TO DRINKING WATER - The invention relates to an effervescent composition for adding to the drinking water of an animal. The composition comprises an effervescent agent and a palatant. The composition may be used in hydration treatment of an animal, as an additive for animal drinking water and for delivering a micronutrient or functional ingredient. Animals are encouraged to drink more drinking water by the effervescent composition. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110256118 | ANTIOXIDANT-CONTAINING FOOD COMPOSITION FOR USE IN ENHANCING ANTIVIRAL IMMUNITY IN COMPANION ANIMALS - The invention encompasses methods for enhancing the ability of a companion animal to resist and/or overcome viral infections. The methods of the invention include an amount of lipoic acid that is effective in enhancing the antiviral immunity of a companion animal. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110251268 | ANTIOXIDANT-CONTAINING FOOD COMPOSITION FOR USE IN INHIBITING HISTAMINE PATHWAYS IN COMPANION ANIMALS - The invention encompasses methods for inhibiting histamine release pathways in a companion animal, for example, felines and in treating or preventing idiopathic cystitis or interstitial cystitis. The compositions and methods of the invention include an amount of lipoic acid that is effective in inhibiting histamine release pathways in a companion animal, for example, felines and in treating or preventing idiopathic cystitis or interstitial cystitis. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110226185 | FEEDING SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION OF ANIMALS - The invention encompasses an automated animal feeding system, an automated process for feeding an animal and apparatus therefore. The invention also encompasses methods of behavioral modification of animals. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110189303 | METHODS FOR ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF A SENIOR ANIMAL - The present invention relates to methods for enhancing the quality of life of a senior or super senior animal by feeding the animal a composition comprising at least one omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid and various combinations of amino acids, minerals, and antioxidants in amounts effective to enhance alertness, improve vitality, protect cartilage, maintain muscle mass, enhance digestibility, and improve skin and pelage quality. Beneficial changes in expression of genes associated with several biological pathways may be induced in an animal by feeding it said composition and are consistent with an enhancement in the quality of life of said animal. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110183006 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING OSTEOARTHRITIS - The present invention provides compositions and methods for treatment of abnormal conditions in a subject, wherein the abnormal condition affects the musculoskeletal joints of the subject. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110178005 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH OVERWEIGHT ANIMALS - The invention encompasses compositions and methods for treating disorders and diseases associated with overweight. The application also encompasses genes differentially expressed in animals and particularly to genes differentially expressed in overweight animals compared to lean animals. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110171318 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF KIDNEY DISEASE - Compositions for preventing or treating kidney disease comprising one or more food ingredients containing relatively low amounts of protein, sodium, and potassium, typically protein in amounts of from about 5% to about 40%, sodium in amounts of from about 0.01% to about 1%, and potassium in amounts of from about 0.01% to about 1%, and methods comprising administering such compositions to patients susceptible to or suffering from kidney disease for the purpose of preventing or treating kidney disease. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110160299 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD - A companion pet diet meeting ordinary nutritional requirements for an aged pet and further comprising a sufficient amount of antioxidant or mixture thereof, to inhibit the deterioration of the mental capacity of an aged companion pet. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110159500 | COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING GINGER FOR THE AMELIORATION OR PREVENTION OF INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS - The invention encompasses a method for diagnosing an arthritic condition and a gastrointestinal inflammatory disorder in a companion animal. The invention also encompasses a method for identifying ingredients for a pet food composition that are suitable for preventing, ameliorating the symptoms of, or treating an arthritic condition or gastrointestinal inflammatory disorder. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110135785 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING HEPATIC AND IMMUNE FUNCTION IN AN ANIMAL - The invention encompasses compositions and methods for improving animal health and in certain embodiments to compositions and methods for improving hepatic and immune function in aged felines. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110081443 | HIGH PROTEIN, LOW CARBOHYDRATE FOOD COMPOSITION HAVING NON-FERMENTABLE FIBER - A food composition is provided having high protein levels, high fat levels, low carbohydrate levels and non-fermentable fiber. Methods of using these compositions for weight management in mammals are also provided. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110059138 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING IMMUNE SYSTEM OF FELINES - Compositions and methods useful to enhance the development of the immune system of a growing animal are disclosed. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20100323908 | Methods and Compositions For Diagnosing Osteoarthritis In A Feline - Methods, compositions and kits for diagnosing osteoarthritis in a feline are disclosed. The methods of the invention comprise detecting differential expression of at least one biomarker in a body sample. preferably a blood sample, where the biomarker is differentially expressed in osteoarthritis. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100261793 | METHOD FOR DECREASING CARTILAGE DAMAGE IN DOGS - A method for modulating enzymatic degradation of articular cartilage in a dog comprises administering to the dog an enzymatic degradation modulating effective amount of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), for example as a component of a food composition. By practice of the method in a dog having arthritis, mobility of the dog can be increased, weight bearing in an arthritic limb can be increased, and/or pain associated with arthritis can be reduced. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100260867 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - The invention provides compositions for preventing or treating inflammatory disease comprising one or more omega-3 fatty acids, one or more sulfur containing amino acids, and manganese and methods for preventing and treating inflammatory disease comprising administering such compositions to an animal susceptible to or suffering from inflammatory disease. In a preferred embodiment, the composition is admixed with one or more food ingredients to produce a food composition useful for preventing or treating inflammatory disease. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100236975 | METHODS FOR PREDICTING OXALATE AND STRUVITE STONE FORMATION IN ANIMALS - The invention provides methods for predicting oxalate and struvite stone formation in an animal by determining the amount of selected nutrients in a food for consumption by the animal, the amount of selected urine metabolites, and/or the urine pH for the animal and predicting oxalate and/or struvite stone formation using a formula that equates the amount of such nutrients, metabolites, or urine pH to the likelihood that an animal will form oxalate and/or struvite stones. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100234461 | Compositions For Improved Oxidative Status In Companion - A food composition that is useful for increasing antioxidant levels in the body is provided having increased levels of sulfur-containing amino acids, such as methionine, cysteine, or mixtures thereof. Methods of using these compositions for increasing antioxidant levels in the body in mammals, especially in companion animals, are also provided. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100143497 | Compositions and Methods For Promoting Bone Development - Compositions and methods useful to promote bone development in a growing animal are disclosed. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100137404 | Compositions and Methods for Altering Gene Expression - Compositions and methods for regulating gene expression in a growing animal are disclosed. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100098778 | Compositions and Methods for Controlling The Weight of Animals - Compositions are provided comprising a balance between lysine and essential amino acids and metabolizable energy. The compositions are useful in methods to prevent or treat obesity in an animal without concomitant loss of lean muscle mass. The compositions may also be used in methods to preserve or to cause a gain in lean muscle mass in an animal in need thereof. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100093859 | Compositions and Methods For Enhancing Neurological Development - Compositions and methods useful to enhance neurologic development of a growing animal are disclosed. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100076064 | Methods For Improving Liver Clearance of Xenobiotic Substances In An Animal - A method for improving liver clearance of xenobiotic substances in an animal by feeding the animal lipoic acid in amounts of from about 10 mg to about 1000 mg per day. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100068304 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN FELINES WITH HYPERTHYROIDISM - The invention relates to compositions for preventing and/or treating cardiovascular diseases in felines with hyperthyroidism wherein the compositions comprise from about 0.07 to less than about 1 mg/kg iodine and/or from about 0.1 to about 1.3 mg/kg selenium. The invention also relates to methods for preparing and using such compositions. articles of manufacture comprising such compositions, and means for communicating information about such compositions. methods, and articles of manufacture. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100029768 | Compositions and Methods For Promoting Fat Loss - This invention provides diets useful for promoting fat loss in animals having a total lysine to metabolizable energy ratio of from about 6 to about 10 g/Mcal. This invention also provides compositions for promoting fat loss in animals, methods for preparing the compositions, methods for using the diets and compositions, articles of manufacture comprising the diets and compositions, and means for communicating information or instructions about such diets, compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100022636 | Compositions and Methods For Enhancing The Antioxidant Status of Animals - Compositions suitable for enhancing the antioxidant status of animals containing methionine, taurine, vitamin C, and vitamin E and methods for preparing and using such compositions to enhance the antioxidant status of animals. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20090324761 | Methods And Compositions for Improving Gastrointestinal Health - Methods for maintaining or improving the gastrointestinal health of an animal by administering a gastrointestinal health maintaining or improving amount of at least one banana musa fruit to the animal susceptible to or suffering from poor gastrointestinal health. In one embodiment, banana is administered to the animal to prevent or treat diarrhea or to improve stool quality. In other embodiments, the banana musa fruit is administered in conjunction with one or more of foods, prebiotics, probiotics, and anti-diarrhea drugs. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090275505 | Compositions and Methods For Preventing or Treating Feline Chronic Renal Failure - The invention provides compositions for preventing chronic feline renal failure comprising from about 28 to about 35% protein and compositions for treating chronic renal failure in felines comprising from about 28 to about 30%, wherein the protein comprises at least about 75% vegetable protein and methods for using such compositions to prevent or treat chronic feline renal failure. The invention also provides methods for preparing the compositions, articles of manufacture comprising the compositions, and means for communicating information about the compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090269416 | Compositions and Methods For Preventing or Treating Chronic Renal Failure in Felines With Hyperthyroidism - The invention relates to compositions for preventing chronic renal failure (CRF) in felines with hyperthyroidism wherein the compositions comprise (1) from about 28 to about 35% protein, the protein comprising at least about 75% vegetable protein, and (2) from about 0.1 to less than about 1 mg/kg iodine and/or from about 0.1 to about 1 mg/kg selenium. The invention also relates to compositions for treating CRF in hyperthyroid felines wherein the compositions comprise (1) from about 28 to about 35% protein, the protein comprising at least about 75% vegetable protein, and (2) from about 0.1 to less than about 0.3 mg/kg iodine and/or from about 0.1 to about 1 mg/kg selenium. The invention further relates to methods for preparing and using such compositions, articles of manufacture comprising such compositions, and means for communicating information about such compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090263855 | Compositions and Methods For Preventing or Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Compositions comprising docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and optionally one or more fatty acids selected from the group consisting of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), arachidonic acid (ARA), linoleic acid (LA), and α-linoleic acid (ALA) are administered to felines for preventing or treating feline inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090253791 | Compositions and Methods For Preventing Or Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Compositions comprising docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and optionally one or more fatty acids selected from the group consisting of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), arachidonic acid (ARA), linoleic acid (LA), and α-linoleic acid (ALA) are administered to felines for preventing or treating feline inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090217398 | METHODS TO IDENTIFY FAT AND LEAN ANIMALS USING CLASS PREDICTORS - A combination comprising two or more polynucleotides that are differentially expressed in fat animals compared to lean animals or two or more proteins produced by the expression of such polynucleotides is disclosed. The combination and probes based upon the combination are used for formulating a prognosis that an animal is likely to become fat, developing a diagnosis that an animal is fat, screening substances to determine if they are useful for modulating the amount of adipose tissue on an animal, and detecting the differential expression of one or more genes differentially expressed in fat animals compared to lean animals in a sample. Methods for using class predictor gene profiles to identify fat and lean animals are also disclosed. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090176864 | Methods For Improving Hepatic and Immune Function In An Animal - The invention encompasses compositions and methods for improving animal health and in certain embodiments to compositions and methods for improving hepatic and immune function in aged felines. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090176248 | Method For Evaluating Kidney Function In A Feline - Methods for (1) evaluating feline kidney function by determining ghrelin level in feline tissue or biofluid and correlating the ghrelin level directly to kidney function and (2) diagnosing kidney disease in a feline comprises determining an observed ghrelin level in a tissue or biofluid of the feline and comparing the observed ghrelin level to a reference ghrelin level indicative of normal kidney function, wherein an observed level lower than the reference level is indicative of kidney disease or susceptibility thereto. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090169695 | Pet Food Composition and Method - The present invention relates to dimensionally stable low carbohydrate pet food products and method for producing such products. The resulting pet food products are capable of inducing desired levels of ketosis in pets which in turn can lead to weigh loss or weight control. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090156658 | Antioxidant-Containing Food Composition For Use In Inhibiting Histamine Pathways In Companion Animals - The invention encompasses compositions for inhibiting histamine release pathways in a companion animal, for example, felines and in treating or preventing idiopathic cystitis or interstitial cystitis. The compositions of the invention include an amount of lipoic acid that is effective in inhibiting histamine release pathways in a companion animal, for example, felines and in treating or preventing idiopathic cystitis or interstitial cystitis. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090149529 | Antioxidant-Containing Food Composition For Use In Enhancing Antiviral Immunity In Companion Animals - The invention encompasses compositions for enhancing the ability of a companion animal to resist and/or overcome viral infections. The compositions of the invention include an amount of lipoic acid that is effective in enhancing the antiviral immunity of a companion animal. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090136588 | Methods For Altering Food Intake, Modifying Nutrient Digestibility and Altering Stool Quality and/or Stool Frequency - The invention encompasses methods for altering food intake, modifying nutrient digestibility and altering stool quality and/or stool frequency in an animal by adjusting the balance of metabolizable cations to metabolizable anions consumed by the animal. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090111877 | Methods for Enhancing the Quality of Life of a Senior Animal - Methods for enhancing the quality of life of a senior or super senior animal by feeding the animal a composition comprising at least one omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid and various combinations of amino acids, minerals, and antioxidants in amounts effective to enhance alertness, improve vitality, protect cartilage, maintain muscle mass, enhance digestibility, and improve skin and pelage quality. Changes in expression of genes associated with several biological pathways induced in an animal by feeding it said composition are consistent with an enhanced quality of life. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090074840 | Coated Pet Food Composition - A composition comprising a physically discrete pet food oral intake composition coated with a physically stable film, the film comprising a component which is a) capable of carrying a beneficial agent to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect or b) capable of releasing the benefit agent into the mouth or alimentary canal with the benefit agent traveling to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090074827 | COATED PET FOOD COMPOSITION - A composition comprising a physically discrete pet food oral intake composition coated with a physically stable film, the film comprising a component which is a) capable of carrying a beneficial agent to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect or b) capable of releasing the benefit agent into the mouth or alimentary canal with the benefit agent traveling to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090069426 | Methods For Reducing The Amount Of A Proinflammatory Substance In Animal Tissue Or Body Fluid - A method for reducing the amount of a proinflammatory substance present at an elevated level in animal tissue or body fluid by orally administering to the animal a proinflammatory substance reducing amount of a composition comprising at least one omega-3 fatty acid. The method is useful for reducing inflammation caused by elevated levels of proinflammatory substances including inflammation associated with an oral condition. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090061045 | Compositions and Methods for Altering Stool Quality in an Animal - The present invention provides compositions and methods for improving stool quality of a puppy by adjusting the balance of metabolizable cations to metabolizable anions consumed by the puppy. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090054301 | HYPOALLERGENIC COMPOSITION - This invention is directed generally to compositions (including foods, supplements, treats, toys, etc.) for animal (including pet) consumption, and particularly hypoallergenic compositions, and more particularly semi-solid hypoallergenic compositions and hypoallergenic compositions that comprise a hydrolysate. This invention also is directed generally to methods for using such compositions. This invention is further directed generally to processes for making such compositions. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090047361 | Combination of Limited Nutrients and Enhanced Dietary Antioxidants To Impart Improved Kidney Health - This invention is directed to compositions for animal consumption (including foods, treats, etc.), particularly compositions that tend to improve kidney function, and particularly compositions that comprise enhanced antioxidants and reduced quantities of protein and/or phosphorus. This invention also is directed generally to methods for using such compositions. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090028996 | METHODS FOR REDUCING FOOD INTAKE AND CONTROLLING THE WEIGHT OF ANIMALS - Methods for reducing food intake by and controlling the weight of an animal by feeding the animal a composition comprising a food intake reducing amount or a weight controlling amount of a soluble fiber. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20080311226 | Methods and Compositions For Improving Stool Quality - A method for improving stool quality by administering to an animal a composition comprising from about 1% to about 20% zeolite. Preferably, the zeolite is fed to ah animal as part of a food composition containing least one ingredient suitable for consumption by an animal. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080305185 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING UROLITHIASIS - A method for preventing or treating urolithiasis in an animal by feeding the animal a food composition comprising potassium in an amount equivalent to more than about 1% by weight potassium chloride and a food composition suitable for preventing or treating urolithiasis in an animal comprising potassium in an amount equivalent to more than about 1% by weight potassium chloride. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080299251 | Process For Preparing A Food Composition - A process for preparing a food composition that is easily removed from the container by contacting one or more hydrocolloids with water to prepare a colloidal solution, contacting the colloid solution with one or more food ingredients, and allowing the resulting mixture to form a solid mass having a gelatinous texture, and a food composition produced by such process. | 12-04-2008 |
