The present invention relates to a method of making a semi-finished pet food as well as such a pet food as part of a process of making a ready-to-eat pet food. The invention also relates to the ready-to-eat pet food. The invention relates to a method of making a semi-finished pet food, the method comprising: from a first source comprising solid food pieces, adding to a package a desired amount of solid food pieces, from a separate second source comprising gravy, adding to the package a desired amount of gravy, wherein the gravy comprises at least 0.5% modified xanthan, at least 85% moisture, and wherein the gravy has a viscosity of 400 centipoise (cp) or below.

The present invention relates to a method of making a semi-finished pet food as well as such a pet food as part of a process of making a ready-to-eat pet food. The invention also relates to the ready-to-eat pet food. The invention relates to a method of making a semi-finished pet food, the method comprising: from a first source comprising solid food pieces, adding to a package a desired amount of solid food pieces, from a separate second source comprising gravy, adding to the package a desired amount of gravy, wherein the gravy comprises at least 0.5% modified xanthan, at least 85% moisture, and wherein the gravy has a viscosity of 400 centipoise (cp) or below.

The present invention is a yogurt product that may be consumed by dogs and other mammalian pets. The yogurt product is in an unflavored form comprising as essential constituents: (A) 0% to 88% by weight water; (B) 0.2% to 25% by weight of a no-fat protein component selected from the group consisting of skim milk and cultured skim milk; (C1) 0.001% to 6% by weight sugar component comprising: (C1) 0.001% to 6% polydextrose and (C2) 0.001% to 6% Glycoses and Galactoses; (D) 2% to 8% by weight milk derived solids; (E) 0.2% to 2.5% by weight stabilizers and emulsifiers; and (F) at least one probiotic microorganism. The yogurt product may be refrigerated and served as a mousse, frozen dessert, or as a fermented yogurt drink similar to Ayran or Kefir. A method for producing the yogurt product is also disclosed herein.

Edible compositions are provided and comprise a soluble mineral component and/or a phosphate component in amounts effective for use as an oral medicament. The soluble mineral component comprises one or more minerals selected from the group consisting of zinc, manganese, tin, copper, and mixtures thereof. The edible compositions are advantageously companion animal chews, treats or supplements. Further disclosed are methods of making the chews, treats or supplements as are methods of treating conditions of the oral cavity.

Edible compositions are provided and comprise a soluble mineral component and/or a phosphate component in amounts effective for use as an oral medicament. The soluble mineral component comprises one or more minerals selected from the group consisting of zinc, manganese, tin, copper, and mixtures thereof. The edible compositions are advantageously companion animal chews, treats or supplements. Further disclosed are methods of making the chews, treats or supplements as are methods of treating conditions of the oral cavity.

Provided is pet food which is obtained by heating and foaming dough, the dough including: cereals which contain wheat; animal-derived raw ingredients; and an expanding agent, in which a wheat protein content in the dough is 1.5% by mass or greater, and the moisture content in a pet food product is in a range of 20% to 35% by mass.

Provided is pet food which is obtained by heating and foaming dough, the dough including: cereals which contain wheat; animal-derived raw ingredients; and an expanding agent, in which a wheat protein content in the dough is 1.5% by mass or greater, and the moisture content in a pet food product is in a range of 20% to 35% by mass.

Provided is a method of producing pet food including: a process of heating and foaming dough into which an expanding agent, a preservative, and a pH adjusting agent are mixed to produce food granules containing animal-derived raw ingredients and having a crude protein content of 10% to 35% by mass, a moisture content of 20% to 35% by mass, and a pH of 6.5 or less.

Provided is a method of producing pet food including: a process of heating and foaming dough into which an expanding agent, a preservative, and a pH adjusting agent are mixed to produce food granules containing animal-derived raw ingredients and having a crude protein content of 10% to 35% by mass, a moisture content of 20% to 35% by mass, and a pH of 6.5 or less.

An animal feed producing system comprises a compression screw assembly. The compression screw assembly includes at least a first screw, a second screw and a plurality of barrels. The first and second screws include a plurality of flights and roots. The plurality of screws is configured such that they include a plurality of sections. Each section comprises a set of plurality of flights and a plurality of roots configured to perform a specific compression function, such as perpendicular compression and lateral compression.