Patent ID: 7608291
Filing Date: 2009-10-27
Classification: A23K,A61K

Abstract:
1. A method for treating a pathogenic Campylobacter, Escherichia coli or Salmonella bacteria in a large intestine of a dog or cat, the method comprising the step of administering to the dog or cat a pet food product comprising of a non-digestible carbohydrate which is, a) a dietary fiber source selected from the group consisting of coconut endosperm fiber, beet pulp, citrus pulp, rice bran, carob bean or gum talha and combinations thereof, and/or b) an oligosaccharide selected from the group consisting of galactooligosaccharide, maltooligosaccharide, xylooligosaccharide, raffinose and combinations thereof, wherein the pet food product is administered to deliver the non-digestible carbohydrate of a) and/or b), in an amount sufficient to treat the pathogenic Campylobacter,