EP1492416A1

EP1492416A1 - Sanitary nutritious drink for dogs

Info

Publication number: EP1492416A1
Application number: EP03722448A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Milton Fontana
Original assignee: Tredin SA
Current assignee: Tredin SA
Priority date: 2002-04-11
Filing date: 2003-04-11
Publication date: 2005-01-05
Also published as: UY27260A1; AU2003229643A8; AU2003229643A1; WO2003084346A1; AR039301A1

Abstract

This application for an Invention Patent refers to a drink for dogs which, in addition to being a food supplement has a sanitary nature which breaks the biologic chain that contributes to the proliferation of various diseases produced by different larvae and particularly yellow fever and Dengue and its transmission vector, the Aedes aegypty mosquito. The invention also provides the same substance in powder form and also provides the processes for their preparation.

Description

SANITARY NUTRITIOUS DRINK FOR DOGS

The present invention refers to a drink for dogs which, in addition to being nutritious has a sanitary nature in that it breaks the biologic chain which contributes to the proliferation of various diseases produced by different larvae and particularly yellow fever and dengue and its transmission vector, the mosquito "Aedes aegypty" .

The particular problem posed is the reproduction of mosquitoes and black flies in domestic animal troughs .

The food components have the purpose of providing pets with substances fundamental for their metabolism and general health.

In addition the drink includes flavoring to ensure its acceptance by dogs, as well as preservers or stabilizers to allow for reasonable periods of stagnation. To the aforesaid sanitary effects, the drink includes a non-toxic larvicide, all of these in adequate proportions and concentrations, using drinking water or a substitute acceptable for veterinary consumption and dechlorinated. In case the water used as solvent includes an excess of one substance or other, for example minerals, the water shall be previously treated.

In case of using drinking or softened water, the elements constituting the drink shall be added to those presented by the solvent. All the components of the drink for which protection is sought are detailed hereunder with the respective percentages and concentrations for one liter of solvent, including, in addition to the aforesaid components others the purpose of which in the drink are specified therein. Vitamins and Minerals

Preservers for the stabilization of the product

These preservers may be used in combination, with exclusion of some of them, according to the environmental conditions of the place of application. Amino acids

Sweeteners

Permitted Coloring Agents

Flavoring Agents

Apple, banana, kiwi, cherry, orange, lemon, grapefruit, cola, pineapple, carrot, vanilla, almond, cacao and cream

Biologic Larvicide

Buffer

Solvent (1 liter) Drinking softened deionized Water

The drink may be presented in liquid form for direct consumption or in powder for preparing it by adding the appropriate quantity of water. The preparation of the liquid form consists in estimating the quantity of solvent (water) in accordance with the quantity of drink to be prepared and afterwards adding all the components either directly or previously diluted. To prepare the powder, the component products are mixed and they dried by known methods, for example at low temperature by dehydratation or equivalent methods. Object

As it may be appreciated the canine drink is formulated to supplement especially dry food currently in commerce, therefore the vitamin and mineral levels have been adjusted to avoid overdose when added to the levels existing in dry food.

Small doses of glucose contribute a little but quick source of energy.

The level of sodium chloride has been reduced to the minimum. The formula incorporates a biologic larvicide, non toxic either for humans or animals. This larvicide prevents the reproduction of mosquitoes and black flies in troughs' water.

Differences with other formulas

This formula is characterized by small doses of minerals and vitamins which, added to those in dry food, do not cause intolerance in the animal organism.

The preservers doses have been balanced to maintain the level of Bacillus thuringiensis active and stable supported by microbiological tests, during 90 days, at least.

Problems that are solved

On the other hand, due to the preservers added to this novel drink, more stability of the formula is obtained, allowing consumers to maintain it in animal troughs for more time. At the same time, as Bacillus thuringiensis is included, the possibilities for Dengue and yellow fever to develop are inhibited.

Claims

1. A drink for dogs having nutritious and sanitary nature and comprising in one liter of drinkable dechlorinated and deionized solvent the following components,

-vitamins and minerals, whose expressed quantities can vary in the range of ± 20 %: Folic Acid 7.5 x 10³ meg, Biotine 1.5 x 10³ meg, Magnesium Carbonate 20 mg, Sodium Chloride 15 x 10³ mg, Cobalt 0.25 x 10³ mg, Copper 1 x 10³ mg, Coline 8 x 10³ mg, D-Panthenol 1 x 10³, Iron 5 x 10³ mg, Potassium lodate 0.1 x 10³ mg, Manganese 0.75 x 10³ mg, Nicotinamide 3 x 10³ mg, Sodium Selenite 15 x 10³ meg, Vitamin Bl 2.5 x 10³ mg, Vitamin B12 2.5 x 10³ meg, Vitamin B2 1.5 x 10³ mg, Vitamin B6 1 x 10³ mg, Vitamin D3 0.1 UI, Vitamin E 2 x 10³ mg, Vitamin K3 4.5 x 10³ mg, Zinc 2 x 10³ mg,

-vitamins and minerals, whose expressed quantities can vary in the range of ± 10 %: Phosphoric Acid 85% 10 mg, Calcium Carbonate 10 mg, Potassium Chloride 15mg, Vitamin A 0.45 UI, Vitamin C 25 mg;

-preservers for the stabilization of the product: Nipagin 12.5 to 50 mg, Nipasol 12.5 to 50 mg, 1,2 Benzisothiazoline 12.5 to 50 mg, Sorbie/Sorbate Buffer 300 to 750 mg, Sodium Benzoate 250 mg to 1 gr, in which these preservers may be used in combination, with exclusion of some of them, according to the environmental conditions of the place of application;

- amino acids, whose expressed quantities can vary in the range of + 20 %: Lisine 1.5 x 10³ mg, Methionine 5 x 10³ mg;

-sweeteners: Glycerin and/or Sorbitol 100 to 200 mg,

Glucose and/or Fructose 2.25 to 10 gr;

-permitted Coloring Agents;

-flavoring Agents: Apple, banana, kiwi, cherry, orange, lemon, grapefruit, cola, pineapple, carrot, vanilla, almond, cacao and cream;

-biologic larvicide, whose expressed quantity can varies in the range of ± 10 %: VETOBAC-AS^® Abbott Laboratories or similar 7.5 to 15 x 10³ cc; and -buffer: Citric/Citrate Cs 4<pH<6.5.

2. A drink according to claim 1, wherein the solvent is drinking water or a similar substitute acceptable for veterinary consumption and previously dechlorinated. 3. A drink according to the claim 1 or 2, wherein if the water used as solvent includes some substance in excess, like some mineral or other, the water is previously treated. . A powder preparation comprising all the components according to claim 1 excepting the solvent .

5. A process for the preparation of a drink according to claims 1 to 3, wherein the quantity of solvent is estimated in accordance with the quantity of drink to be prepared and then adding to said quantity of solvent all the components either directly or previously and partially diluted.

6. A process for the preparation the product referred to in claims 1 to 4 to be provided in powder form wherein the component products are mixed and the mixture is then dried by known methods, for example at low temperature by dehydratation or equivalent methods.

7. A product for dog consumption according to any of the preceding claims which can be provided in liquid form bottled in disposable or non disposable containers or in powder form packed in dry containers.