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Assignee: The Iams Company


Location: Dayton, OH
No. of patents: 53

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NumberTitleIssue Date
7404976Method of administering a milk substitute to critical care animals
A method for providing nutrition to critical care animals such as dogs and cats is provided which comprises administering an amount of an artificially produced canine or feline milk substitute composition. The canine milk substitute composition comprises, on a dry m...
07/29/2008
D567104Pet food container
04/22/2008
D566577Surface ornamentation for a pet food container
04/15/2008
D565802Implement for contacting surfaces
04/01/2008
D564895Pet food container
03/25/2008
D564875Article package
03/25/2008
D562693Pet food container
02/26/2008
D562692Pet food container
02/26/2008
D562694Pet food container
02/26/2008
D562149Pet food container
02/19/2008
D561607Article package
02/12/2008
D561021Pet container
02/05/2008
D549929Implement for contacting surfaces
09/04/2007
D549927Implement for contacting surfaces
09/04/2007
D549928Implement for contacting surfaces
09/04/2007
D549428Implement for contacting surfaces
08/28/2007
D548926Implement for contacting surfaces
08/21/2007
D537232Implement for contacting surfaces
02/27/2007
D536857Implement for contacting surfaces
02/20/2007
D536511Implement for contacting surfaces
02/13/2007
D536512Implement for contacting surfaces
02/13/2007
D536510Implement for contacting surfaces
02/13/2007
7067147Hypoallergenic dietary companion animal composition containing hydrolyzed poultry protein
A hypoallergenic dietary composition is provided for companion animals such as dogs and cats which contains a source of hydrolyzed protein, a source of fat, and a source of carbohydrates. The composition preferably further includes a fiber source. The dietary compos...
06/27/2006
7059273Absorbent composition and extended use pet litter
The invention provides compositions for use as pet litters and pet bedding, or for absorption of liquids and gases. These compositions are formed as aggregates or agglomerates of different components having different hydration capacities and hydration rates. ...
06/13/2006
7001618Nutritional composition for weight management
A composition and method is provided for promoting weight loss in a mammal by feeding effective amounts of at least three nutrients selected from L-carnitine, chromium, Vitamin A, and a source of carbohydrates selected from a low glycemic index grain. The compositio...
02/21/2006
6946488Pet food composition for reducing inflammatory response in cats
A pet food composition and method is provided for reducing inflammatory response in cats. The method includes administering a pet food composition including omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in a weight ratio of about 5:1, where the majority of omega-3 fatty acids com...
09/20/2005
D503336Food container
03/29/2005
D502095Food container
02/22/2005
6835400Process for improving glucose and insulin metabolism in pet animals with a food composition
A composition and process of using it are provided to improve glucose and insulin metabolism in pet animals by controlling the postprandial glycemic and/or insulin response in those animals. The composition includes a source of protein, a source of fat, and a source...
12/28/2004
6818225Process for improving glucose metabolism, satiety, and nutrient absorption in companion animals
A process for feeding an animal a diet which alters the function and morphology of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), a large lymphoid organ in the animal and which improves glucose metabolism, satiety, and nutrient absorption. The process involves feeding a companio...
11/16/2004
6737078Process for enhancing canine and feline reproductive performance
A process is provided for enhancing reproductive performance in a companion animal such as a dog or cat by feeding the animal a diet including omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in a ratio of from about 3.5:1 to about 12.5:1. When an animal is fed the diet of the prese...
05/18/2004
6458378Pet food composition for controlling postprandial glycemic response
A composition and process of using it are provided to improve glucose and insulin metabolism in companion animals by controlling the postprandial glycemic and/or insulin response in those animals. The composition includes a source of protein, a source of ...
10/01/2002
6426100Method for improving bone modeling and chondrocyte functioning in growing canines
A process is provided for promoting bone modeling and chondrocyte functioning in growing canines. The process includes administering to a growing canine a pet food composition which includes an appropriate amount and ratio of dietary n-6 and n-3 fatty aci...
07/30/2002
6383529Process and composition for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation
A process and composition for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation in animals such as cats and rabbits is provided and includes feeding the animal a composition comprising from about 10 to about 42 wt % crude protein, from about 4 t...
05/07/2002
6310090Process and product for enhancing immune response in companion animals using a combination of antioxidants
A process for feeding a companion animal such as a dog a diet containing an effective amount of a combination of antioxidants to enhance immune response and improve the overall health of the animal is provided. Preferably, the diet includes from about 175...
10/30/2001
6306430Process for decreasing adiposity using vitamin a as a dietary supplement
A process is provided for reducing adiposity in an animal such as a companion animal by feeding the animal an effective amount of Vitamin A for a time sufficient to reduce adiposity in the animal. Preferably, the such effective amount comprises from about...
10/23/2001
6245379Method of administering a milk substitute to critical care animals
A method for providing nutrition to critical care animals such as dogs and cats is provided which comprises administering an amount of an artificially produced canine or feline milk substitute composition. The canine milk substitute composition comprises,...
06/12/2001
6238708Composition and process for controlling glucose metabolism in companion animals by dietary starch
A composition and process are provided for controlling postprandial glycemic and/or insulinemic response in companion animals such as dogs. The pet food composition includes a source of protein, a source of fat, and a source of carbohydrates from a grain ...
05/29/2001
6204291Process for promoting weight loss in overweight dogs
A process for feeding a pet food supplement or diet to an overweight canine for the purpose of promoting weight loss, increasing lean body mass, and enhancing the satiety of the animal is provided. The supplement or diet contains an effective amount of L-...
03/20/2001
6180131Process for improving glucose metabolism, satiety, and nutrient absorption in companion animals
A process for feeding an animal a diet which alters the function and morphology of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), a large lymphoid organ in the animal and which improves glucose metabolism, satiety, and nutrient absorption. The process involves feeding...
01/30/2001
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