US20030138547A1 - Weight management system for animals - Google Patents

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US20030138547A1
US20030138547A1 US10/054,093 US5409302A US2003138547A1 US 20030138547 A1 US20030138547 A1 US 20030138547A1 US 5409302 A US5409302 A US 5409302A US 2003138547 A1 US2003138547 A1 US 2003138547A1
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  • the invention generally relates to a pet food for use in a weight management system for companion animals. More particularly, the weight management system includes a high protein, low caloric daily diet that includes a functional ingredient that further modulates metabolism and build lean muscle mass in companion animals.
  • Obesity generally is considered present when body weight of the companion pet is 15% or more greater than optimum, which is the point at which health problems begin increasing with increasing weight.
  • optimum the point at which health problems begin increasing with increasing weight.
  • body weight of the companion pet is 15% or more greater than optimum.
  • body fat increases, and lean body mass decreases.
  • obesity commonly goes unnoticed by the animal's owner and, thus, poses a life-threatening problem to domesticated animals.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 6,071,544 teaches that a specific combination of long chain conjugated fatty acids (0.2 to 1.5 weight % of dry matter) together with up to 50% protein promotes weight loss in cats. A diet greater than about 16% by weight of animal-based protein is taught to reduce body fat in geriatric dogs (WO 00/51443).
  • U.S. Pat. No. 5,141,755 teaches that non-meat based animal fats in a high protein, high farinaceous diet provides an ovo or lacto-ovo nutritionally balanced pet food product.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 4,892,748 describes a low calorie dog treat that is comprised primarily of cellulose, a ⁇ -1,4-glucan that affords no nutritional value to the animal.
  • diets disclosed for the treatment of human obesity have included compositions such as a concentrate that consists entirely of non-animal natural components, a lack of simple sugars and a flour comprising at least 50% protein, less than 15% carbohydrates and 35 to 50% plant fiber for use in the preparation of foods such as bakery products (U.S. Pat. No. 4,737,364; EP 965278 A1).
  • Such diets are not completely without credence because hypertension, and thus risk of developing cardiovascular disease, in obese patients have been linked to disturbances in carbohydrate metabolism (Nobels et al., 1989).
  • ketosis Also symptomatic of high protein diets is the potential to induce ketosis, a condition that is shared in humans and dogs.
  • Ketosis is a pathological condition in which the brain consumes ketone bodies as its major fuel source and is a diagnostic for diabetes mellitus. For example, urine abnormally high in ketone bodies is expected after a prolonged fast. However, this metabolic shift is undesirable and also leads to severe renal damage if experienced over long periods of time.
  • EP 646325A1 describes a pet food comprised of at least 30% by weight of indigestible dextrin that demonstrates obese-improving effects by controlling blood-sugar levels and insulin secretion in dogs and cats.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 5,962,043 teaches jojoba seed meal as a nutritional supplement in animal feed, especially companion dogs, to promote weight loss. Simmondsin is described as the active or functional ingredient, that based on previous research, results in an associated reduction in food intake and retardation of growth. These formulations include high fat and high caloric density to ensure palatability.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 6,204,291 teaches dietary supplementation with L-carnitine, a naturally occurring acid also known as ⁇ -Hydroxy- ⁇ -trimethylaminobutyrate, to dog food to promote weight loss.
  • L-carnitine a naturally occurring acid also known as ⁇ -Hydroxy- ⁇ -trimethylaminobutyrate
  • Carnitine is found in the body and is enzymatically combined with fatty acids to facilitate their transportation through mitochondrial membranes, thus aiding in fatty acid metabolism (Yalkowsky, S. H., 1970).
  • Oral administration of L-carnitine for obesity in mammals has been described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,810,994.
  • the present invention provides a long-sought after weight management system for companion animals, and in particular obese animals, for treating and preventing obesity through dietary intervention in companion animals such as dogs and cats.
  • the present invention also increases the lean body mass of companion animals as well as enhancing the satiety and decreasing voluntary food intake of an animal.
  • the present invention provides a comprehensive weight management system to help optimize the body composition of a domestic animal through dietary intervention by providing a pet food product comprising about 35 to about 70% by weight of a protein, about 4 to about 10% by weight of a fat, about 5 to about 25% by weight of a fiber, about 10 to about 35% by weight of a digestible carbohydrate, and about 0.1 to about 1% by weight of a functional ingredient.
  • An additional object of the invention is a process for producing a pet food product that provides comprehensive weight management in companion animals by adding about 35 to about 70% by weight of a protein, about 4 to about 10% by weight of a fat, about 5 to about 25% by weight of a fiber, about 10 to about 35% by weight of a digestible carbohydrate, and about 0.1 to about 1% by weight of a functional ingredient.
  • a further object of the present invention is a process of feeding companion animals a pet food product that provides comprehensive weight management by comprising about 35 to about 70% by weight of a protein, about 4 to about 10% by weight of a fat, about 5 to about 25% by weight of a fiber, about 10 to about 35% by weight of a digestible carbohydrate, and about 0.1 to about 1% by weight of a functional ingredient.
  • the present invention also increases the lean body mass of companion animals, enhances satiety, decreases voluntary food intake and mitigates potential adverse medical risks associated with high protein diets.
  • FIG. 1 is a chart illustrating comparative percent body weight changes over time in dogs consuming the inventive diets versus control diets;
  • FIG. 2 is a chart illustrating the percent change in lean and fat mass over time
  • FIG. 3 is a chart illustrating the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels of dogs consuming the inventive diets or control diets over time; and
  • FIG. 4 is a chart illustrating the blood urea nitrogen (BUN)/creatinine ratio levels in dogs consuming the inventive diets or control diets over time.
  • BUN blood urea nitrogen
  • the term “functional ingredient” as used herein refers to a compound, naturally occurring or synthetic, that is included in a composition and effects a preventative and/or therapeutic response by modulating metabolism in a manner found to be specific to the compound.
  • a diacylglyceride is a lipid structurally characterized by a glycerol (a three carbon alcohol) backbone, two fatty acid chains and a phosphate group.
  • a 1,2-diacylglyceride comprises fatty acid chains located at carbons 1 and 2 and, further, are characterized by a long hydrocarbon molecule such as unsaturated, saturated and conjugated hydrocarbons.
  • 1,2-diacylglyceride is a precursor to phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine and phosphatidylinositol, which are indispensable components of biological membranes.
  • 1,2-diacylglycerides are precursors to triglyceride biosynthesis and, therefore, is central to energy stores of organisms.
  • 1,3-diacylglycerides are not metabolized to triglyceride and, thus, are not deposited as fat but rather, burned as energy.
  • 1,3-diacylglyceride differs structurally from 1,2-diacylglycerides by having an acyl group at C-3 of the glycerol backbone rather than at C-2.
  • diacylglycerol lowers serum triglyceride and cholesterol levels (Takasaka et al., 2000) and decreases body weight and regional fat deposition (Nagao et al., 2000).
  • Rich natural sources of 1,3-diacylglycerides are vegetable oils, such as Econa oil.
  • a synthetic 1,3-diacylglyceride is also contemplated.
  • diacylglycerol and, interchangably, “diacylglyceride” refer to a 1,3-diacylglycerol molecule unless otherwise noted.
  • a compound, component or composition is said to be “acceptable” if its administration can be tolerated by a recipient mammal. Such a component is said to be administered in an “effective amount” if the amount administered is physiologically significant.
  • a component is physiologically significant if its presence results in technical change in the physiology of a recipient mammal. For example, in weight management of companion animals, an agent which slows, hinders, delays, completely treats the disease and/or symptoms of obesity, is considered effective.
  • body composition it is meant the total quality of lean, fat and bone in the body.
  • improved body composition it is meant that the animal exhibit a greater percentage of lean tissue and a lower percentage of body fat energy intake in excess of that utilized for daily activities.
  • the present invention discloses a high protein diet that includes a functional ingredient for promoting weight loss in obese dogs without utilizing severe calorie restriction or caloric dilution.
  • the present invention is directed to a weight management system for domestic animals that provides for the optimization of an animal's body composition through dietary intervention and a process for producing a pet food product and a pet food product that provides for a comprehensive weight management system.
  • the weight management system includes a pet food product that generally includes, on a dry matter basis, about 35 to about 70% by weight of a protein, about 4 to about 10% by weight of a fat, about 5 to about 25% by weight of a fiber, about 10 to about 35% by weight of a digestible carbohydrate, and about 0.1 to about 1% by weight of a functional ingredient.
  • Feeding companion animals such as a dog or cat, and alternatively obese dogs and cats, the pet food of the subject invention will help optimize the body composition of a domestic animal by modulating metabolism and building lean muscle mass. Feeding companion animals the pet food of the subject invention will also enhance the satiety and decrease voluntary food intake of the companion animal. Feeding companion animals the pet food of the subject invention will decrease blood urea nitrogen levels (BUN) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)/creatinine ratio levels, thereby reducing the risk of kidney damage to the animal.
  • BUN blood urea nitrogen levels
  • BUN blood urea nitrogen
  • pet food products there are a variety of commonly known pet food products.
  • wet pet food In the area of cat and dog food, there is wet pet food, semi-moist pet food, dry pet food and pet treats and snacks. Drinks for pets are also available such as milk drinks for cats.
  • Wet pet food generally has a moisture content above 65%.
  • Semi-moist pet food typically has a moisture content between 20-65% and can include humectants such as propylene glycol, potassium sorbate, and other ingredients to prevent microbial growth (bacteria and mold).
  • Dry pet food (kibble) generally has a moisture content below 20% and its processing typically includes extruding, drying and/or baking in heat.
  • Pet treats and snacks can typically be semi-moist chewable treats or snacks; dry treats or snacks in any number of forms; chewable bones; baked, extruded or stamped treats; confection treats/snacks; or other kinds of treats as is known to one skilled in the art.
  • a semi-moist pet food product generally includes ingredients such as cereal grains, meats, fats, vitamins, minerals and functional ingredients that are blended together, cooked and packaged.
  • ingredients such as cereal grains, meats, fats, vitamins, minerals and functional ingredients that are blended together, cooked and packaged.
  • any semi-moist pet food formulation known to one skilled in the art can be used.
  • a pet food of the subject invention can be formed by adding about 35 to about 70% by weight of a protein, about 4 to about 10% by weight of a fat, about 5 to about 25% by weight of a fiber, about 10 to about 35% by weight of a digestible carbohydrate, and about 0.1 to about 1% by weight of a functional ingredient.
  • the pet food can be formed by making a first mixture of about 35 to about 70% by weight of a protein, about 4 to about 10% by weight of a fat, about 5 to about 25% by weight of a fiber, and about 10 to about 35% by weight of a digestible carbohydrate.
  • the functional ingredient is then added to the first mixture in about 0.1 to about 1% by weight.
  • the ingredients generally include cereal grains, meats, poultry, fats, vitamins, minerals and other functional ingredients.
  • the components are mixed and put through an extruder/cooker. Thereafter, the product is cut or shaped and dried. After drying, flavors, fats and other functional ingredients can be coated or sprayed onto the dried product.
  • the spray used is of a kind that is known to one skilled in the art of producing dry pet food.
  • a wet pet food and pet treats/snacks are produced as is known to one skilled in the art depending upon the kind of wet pet food product and treat or snack desired.
  • the procedure for preparing the pet food of the present invention depends upon the type of processing required to manufacture the wet pet food or treat/snack. For example, in semi-moist treats/snacks, in which the processing temperature usually does not exceed 5 to 70 degrees C., some or all of the components are added to the treat during processing. However, if the processing temperature of the treat generally exceeds 70 degrees C. and a component such as a functional ingredient displays temperature sensitivity, then the temperature-sensitive component is coated on the finished product.
  • the about 4 to about 10% by weight of fat can be provided by a fat that comprises essential long-chain fatty acids. This is particularly desirable in a pet food product for cats.
  • Functional ingredients that modulate metabolism and build lean body mass include L-carnitine, conjugated linoleic acid and a diacylglyceride, and preferably include conjugated linoleic acid and diacylglyceride, and more preferably include a diacylglyceride.
  • a non-limiting example of a source of a diacylglyceride is Econa oil.
  • the diacylglyceride is obtained from a vegetable oil having a diacylglyceride content of about 1% to about 85%.
  • the diacylglyceride is obtained from a vegetable oil having at least about 5% diacylglyceride content.
  • a pet food product further comprising vitamins, trace minerals and flavorings, is within the scope of the present invention, and is preferred to provide the animal with an entire daily diet to manage obesity and promote healthy living.
  • a process for producing the pet food of the subject invention includes the step of adding about 35 to about 70% by weight of a protein, about 4 to about 10% by weight of a fat, about 5 to about 25% by weight of a fiber, about 10 to about 35% by weight of a digestible carbohydrate and processing a first mixture.
  • the first mixture is then combined with about 0.1 to about 1% by weight of a functional ingredient to provide a weight management system in which the functional ingredient modulates metabolism and builds lean muscle mass.
  • the protein, fat, fiber, digestible carbohydrate and functional ingredient can be processed as one mixture.
  • the process of feeding the companion animal the inventive pet food product will promote comprehensive weight management in the companion animals, will increase the animal's lean muscle mass, and will enhance the satiety and decrease the voluntary food intake of the animal.
  • the present invention provides a comprehensive approach to help optimize the body composition of a domestic animal.
  • the invention targets (i) an induction in adipose (fat) metabolism, (ii) a minimization of muscle wasting that can occur from low protein, calorie-restricted diets and (iii) an increase in satiety and maintenance of palatability to reduce behavioral changes (i.e., begging) which lead to increased caloric consumption and non-compliance to a caloric restricted diet.
  • This system reduces the total energy delivery, induces an increase in fat metabolism, and thus, leaves the pet satiated.
  • This system also reduces the risk of kidney damage presented by high protein diets by decreasing BUN levels and BUN/creatinine ratio levels in the animal.
  • IRMS isotope ratio mass spectrometry
  • BUN levels are a direct measure of protein consumption. Dogs fed the HPLC (high protein, low carbohydrate) diet expectedly demonstrated increased BUN levels (FIG. 3) and increased BUN/creatinine ratio levels (FIG. 4). However, the high protein diets comprising conjugated linoleic acid (HPLC+CLA) or a 1,3-diacyglyceride (Econa) maintained normal BUN levels as compared to the Control dieter levels over the 12 week test period. The designations “a”, “b” and “c” indicate significant differences between the designated groups (p>0.05) at the time the blood was taken. Each diet afforded normal BUN levels, with or without the correction for creatinine, for the first half of the testing period.
  • HPLC+CLA conjugated linoleic acid
  • Econa 1,3-diacyglyceride
  • a common misconception in treating and preventing obesity in companion animals is that a drastic reduction in food intake is required. When this occurs, the animals often scavenge and beg for food because of the constant hunger sensation. As a result of hunger sensations, the animal finds additional food or pet owners feed the animal in order to stop the begging, with the result of no weight reduction.
  • the animal's food intake must be decreased for a sustained and regular period of time and the animal must be inhibited from constant scavenging and begging, which increases the food intake.
  • Most pet owners fail in the treatment and prevention of obesity in their pets because they are unable to keep the animal's food intake at a decreased level for extended periods of time, and they are unable to prevent their animals from scavenging and begging.
  • the novel weight management system provides a comprehensive approach to help optimize the body composition of a domestic animal through dietary intervention without the side effects associated with prior diets.
  • the present invention targets (i) an induction in adipose (fat) metabolism, (ii) an increase in satiety and maintenance of palatability to reduce behavioral changes (i.e., begging) which lead to increased caloric consumption, and (iii) a minimization of muscle wasting that can occur from low protein, calorie-restricted diets.
  • This weight management system reduces the total energy delivery, induces an increase in fat metabolism, and thus, leaves the pet satiated. Further, this weight management system mitigates potential adverse effects associated with consumption of high protein diets.
  • EP 965278 A1 publication date Dec. 12, 1999.

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US10/264,886 US8029819B2 (en) 2002-01-22 2002-10-04 Weight management system for obese animals
DE60320221T DE60320221T2 (de) 2002-01-22 2003-01-22 Gewichtskontrollsystem für adipöse tiere
CA2473038A CA2473038C (en) 2002-01-22 2003-01-22 Weight management system for obese animals
AT03732082T ATE387216T1 (de) 2002-01-22 2003-01-22 Gewichtsmanagementsystem für übergewichtige tiere
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AU2003237557A AU2003237557B2 (en) 2002-01-22 2003-01-22 A weight management system for obese animals
EP03732082A EP1476193B1 (de) 2002-01-22 2003-01-22 Gewichtsmanagementsystem für übergewichtige tiere
PCT/US2003/001914 WO2003061705A1 (en) 2002-01-22 2003-01-22 Weight management system for obese animals
AT03703954T ATE391514T1 (de) 2002-01-22 2003-01-22 Gewichtskontrollsystem für adipöse tiere
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DE60319345T DE60319345T2 (de) 2002-01-22 2003-01-22 Gewichtsmanagementsystem für übergewichtige tiere
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JP2003013350A JP4600969B2 (ja) 2002-01-22 2003-01-22 肥満動物のための体重管理システム
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