Patent ID: 6669975
Filing Date: 2003-12-30
Classification: A23K,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of producing a customized dry pet food product formulated from a dry pet food kibble recipe and selected functional ingredients, the formulation being selected on the basis of an individual pet's attributes and physical conditions, the method comprising the steps of:a. providing a plurality of batches of different formulations of individual pre-made dry kibble pieces: b. selecting at least a first formulation of the individual pre-made dry kibble pieces from the plurality of batches; c. separating a predetermined volume of the at least first formulation of the individual pre-made dry kibble pieces from the selected batch; d. providing a plurality of mixtures of functional ingredients; e. coating the volume of dry kibble pieces with a mixture of functional ingredients selected from the plurality of mixtures; f. packaging and labeling the predetermined volume of coated individual dry kibble pieces; wherein the selection of the at least first formulation of the pre-made dry kibble and the selection of the mixture of functional ingredients is based on an individual pet's attributes and physical conditions in order to provide a customized dry pet food product.