Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
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The present invention relates to a cat-food dressing, a
process for its preparation and its use to improve the
taste of cat-food and other foods.
This stands in contrast to common commercial animal food.
In general the commercial term animal food applies to the
usual food for carnivorous animals, preferably cats and
dogs. Particularly it involves commercial animal food
based on vegetable and/or animal by products, which are
used in dry or semi-moist form or as wet food, for
instance in the form of canned food. Dry food, for
example pellets or biscuits is under less demand than
semi-moist and wet, which resemble more the shape and
appearance of that food, which represents the animal's
natural source of food.
Normally semi-moist food has a shelf life of years.
However in many cases it is not long-lasting, because as
a rule to save costs, it is packaged only in paper
wrapper, sacks or similar containers with more or less
good sealing.
Wet foods represent real preserves. They must be
sterilized, packaged in sealed containers and heated at
125C for some time.
Wet foods are offered as morsel and are made of meal-
containing substances, bowels, mineral salts, vegetables
and water. These compounds are mixed together in such
ratios to provide the animal with a food comprising of
all the nutrients necessary for a fully-balanced food.
These foods may be supplemented by other concentrated
nutrients.
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The very high costs of preparing "fully-balanced" foods
represents a disadvantage and also strongly diminishes
~ the popularity of such food with the consumers.
~ 5 Therefore it is object of the invention to provide a
dressing for food that is very well suited as admixture
to leftovers and cheap or low grade kinds of food, so
that animal owners need not buy expensive brands to
provide their animals with a healthy and well-tasting
food.
Object of the invention is a cat-food dressing which is
characterized by that it contains 5 to 20 ~ by weight raw
proteins, 2 to 5 ~ by weight sugar-containing nutrients,
2 to 10 ~ by weight edible oils with a high amount of
linolic acid, 0.5 to 1.5 ~ by weight flavouring agents
and/or aroma substances, 0.1 to 5 ~ by weight minerals
and/or trace elements, 5000 to 25000 I.U. vitamin A and
D3 per kg dressing, 0.004 to 0.2 ~ by weight further
vitamins, 0.5 to 5 ~ by weight of a 5 to 80~ extract of
Valeria officinalis, 0.05 to 0.5 ~ by weight taurine, 0.1
to 5 ~ by weight preservatives, 0.01 to 0.05 ~ by weight
antioxidants, and 47.750 to 89.736 ~ by weight water.
A particularly preferred embodiment of the cat-food
dressing according to the invention contains 13.59 ~ by
weight raw proteins, 4.34 ~ by weight sugar-containing
nutrients, 7.23 ~ by weight edible oils with a high
amount of linolic acid, 0.72 ~ by weight flavouring
agents and/or aroma substances, 0.22 ~ by weight minerals
and/or trace elements, 13300 I.U. vitamin A per kg
dressing, 222 I.U. vitamin D3 per kg dressing, 0.007 ~ by
weight further vitamins, 2.5 ~ by weight of a 60~
alcoholic extract of Valeria officinalis, O.1 ~ by weight
taurine,5 ~ by weight preservatives, 0.015 ~ by weight
antioxidants, and 66.278 ~ by weight water.
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The raw proteins are in the form of meals and/or powders
and/or coarse meals and/or liquids. Suitable are for
example meat-meals and meals of animal bodies, blood-
meals, bloods, fish-meals, soya-meals, skim milk-powders,
casein, gelatine, egg-powder, nut-meal, extracts of
waters of swollen maize and cooked potatoes, feather-
meals, horn-meals, meals of bone food, meals of poultry
waste, dripping, meals of meat bone, coarse meals of
feedable bones, meals of animal liver, meals of fish
liver, powders of sweet and sour whey, toasted extracted
coarse meals of oil fruits, flours of protein-rich
legumes e.g. peas, beans, lentils, and the like,
microbial biomasses of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and
15 Candida utilis as dry powders, meals of brew remains and
- fish protein concentrates.
One preferred composition of the cat-food dressing
according to the invention contains gelatine, meat
dripping meal and fish meal as raw proteins.
Syrups, and/or other semi-liquid water-soluble hexoses
resp. disaccharides containing hexoses without or with a
small amount of galctose and/or crude and refined sugar
are usable as sugar-containing nutrients. Above all there
are used root syrups and raw sugar syrups, treacles, malt
syrups, malt extracts, herb syrups e.g. fennel syrup,
fruit syrups made of fruit-juice, syrups made of sugar-
containing plants e.g. maple and date syrups, starch
syrup products of the hy~rolytical cleavage of starch,
bee honeys, artificial honeys, jams and stewed fruits,
preserves, jellies, runoff syrups of the extraction of
sugar, and liquid sugar by solving mono- or disaccharides
in water.
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The acceptance of the food is considerably promoted by
the well-balanced addition of saccharose (beet root syrup
and others) and the content of extracts of Valeria
officinalis in the dressings. The high amount of water
multiplies the efficiancy of acceptance of said compounds
in dressings according to the invention.
The edible oils used according to the invention possess
a high amount of essential unsaturated fatty acids and a
low amount of fatty acids with high or medium chain
length. The content of linolic acid is between 3 to 6
by weight.
The edible oils used are especially oils of plant seeds
or oil fruits e-g- flax oil, rape oil, sunflower oil,
cotton seed oil, rice bran oil, maize oil, sesame oil,
apricot stone oil, olive oil or nut oil and animal oils
or semi-solid fats e.g. fish oils, liver oils, train
oils, goose-fat, duck-fat or lard.
Animals, especially domestic animals prefer a certain
food. Thereby the aroma is the decisive. For this reason
the aromatisation of food is of special importance.
The flavouring agents and/or aroma substances, which are
used in cat-food dressing according to the present
invention emphasize the acceptance of food by the cat
contain glutamic acid. The aromas used are above all
powdery, liquid oily or pasty aromas for food usual in
trade and the flavouring agents used are viscous broths
and bouillon concentrates with flavours as for instance
hamspice, poultry, lamb, rabbit, fish e.g. salmon,
herring and others and meat e.g. game, entrails, beef
and others.
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The cat-food dressing contains minerals and/or trace
elements according to the invention in the ~orm of their
soluble or insoluble salts. The amount of every single
component depends on the physiological requirements.
There is a close connection between the daily requirement
of raw protein per kg cat and the amount of minerals
and/or trace elements needed. This physiological relation
is already taken into consideration by the composition of
the cat-food dressing. According to the invention the
dressings contain 0.1 to 5 ~ by weight inorganic salts
added individually in the form of so called "premixes~
that are prepared special mixtures or mixtures of mineral
salts, trace elements and vitamins.
The additive dosage of salts also depends on their
natural occurence in the nutrients, mainly in the raw
proteins sources. If meat or blood meals are used as
sources of raw proteins, the addition of Fe-salts is not
required. On the other hand it is necessary to add Fe-
salts when other sources of raw proteins are used.
The inclusion of gelatine and linolic acid the cat-food
dressing according to the invention represents a
prophylaxis against the premature wear of the supporting
and ligament apparatus (bones, joints, tendons) of the
cat. Additionally the growth and consistence of claws and
coat of hair are positively influenced, the animals get a
bright coat.
The content of taurine is prophylactically effective
against diseases of eyes and heart.
The high content of water of the cat-food dressing is
counteracts feline urolithiasis (urinary stone disease of
cats).
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The following minerals and/or trace elements are used in
the form of their pre-mentioned salts: Ca as CaCO3, P as
~ NaH2PO4 2H2O, Mg as MgO, K as KCl, Na as NaCl, Fe as
FeSO4, Cu as CuSO4 5H2O, Zn as ZnC12, Mn as MnSO4-4H2o, J
~ 5 as KJ, F as CaF2, Se as Na2SeO4, Co as CoSO4-7H2O, V as
Na3VO4, Mo as Na2MoO4, Cr as K2Cr2O7, Ni as NiSO4-7H2o,
Pb as PbSO4, As as Na2AsO4, and Si as Na2SiO3.
Fluorine leads to a better development of teeth and bones
and prevents caries. Molybdenum as a trace element is
included in essential enzymes which are imperative for
metabolic functions (xanthine oxidase). The same applies
to vanadium (metabolism of lipids), nickel (formation of
glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase) and chromium
(promotion of glucose tolerance). Silicon promotes the
development of the structure of cartilage and of the
connecting tissue, while arsenic and lead stimulate
growth and hematopoiesis.
The cat-food dressing according to the invention contains
vitamins, partly included in individual nutrients, partly
added as supplements in the form of individual vitamins,
mixtures of vitamins or mixtures of minerals, trace
elements and vitamins to balance the physiologically
required amounts. There is a close connection between the
daily need of raw protein per kg cat and the amount of
vitamins required as well, so that this physiological
relationship is already taken into consideration in the
composition of the cat-food dressing. According to the
invention the vitamins A, D3, E, Bl, B2, B6, B12, biotin,
nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid, and folic acid are
used.
The cat-food dressing according to the invention contains
extracts of Valeria officinalis, which are either aqueous
or ethanolic in a concentration of 5 to 80% of the
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vegetable substance. Thus the content of the extracts in
the dressing depends on the concentration of the active
agent therein. According to the invention this is in the
range from 0.5 to 5~ by weight.
The preservatives employed are only those products
admissible by law e-g- Na2SO3, Na2S2Os, NaNO2,
propionic acid and their alkali salts, sorbic acid and
their alkali salts, fumaric acid, acetic acid, lactic
acid, citric acid, tartaric acid, formaldehyde, and 1.2-
propanediol.
Antioxidants coming into question are gallates, ascorbic
acid, butylhydroxianisole and/or butylhydroxitoluene.
The water to be used may include tap water and/or well-
water and/or demineralized water.
Another object of the invention is a process for the
production of the pre-mentioned cat-food dressing. This
process according to the invention is characterized by
dissolving and/or suspending the required amounts of raw
proteins, sugar-containing nutrients, edible oils with a
high amount of linolic acid, flavouring agents and/or
aroma substances, minerals and/or trace elements, and
taurine with the required amount of water plus 1 to 2
surplus of water, then sterilizing the mixture at a
te~perature between 120 to 130C for 20 to 25 minutes,
subsequently cooling to 50C, adding the vitamins,
antioxidants and preservatives dissolved and/or suspended
in the extracts of Valeria officinalis and filling in the
obtained dressing into sealable containers which were
pre-sterilized according to known methods.
The sealable containers used are glasses, tins, plastic
bottles and/or tubes.
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The production of the cat-food dressing according to the
invention is much more economic compared to other known
foods because of the use of cheaper raw materials.
A further object of the invention is the use of the
above-mentioned cat-food dressing to improve the taste of
cat-food and other foods. At room temperature the
dressings are semi-liquid viscous and can be selectively
added to other foods rich in bulkage e.g. leftovers,
vegetables, potatoes, cereals and cereal products etc.
taking into consideration the animals's age, weight and
living conditions.
The cat-food dressing according to the invention is
suitable for all species of felis domestica during the
adult, juvenile, gravide and lactating periods of life.
It may used for the feeding of less stressed animals as
well as food for reconvalescents.
The supplemental dressing is poured on the food and mixed
in .
After opening the containers the dressings should be
stored at a cool temperature. The application of the cat-
food dressing depends on the content of raw protein. The
dosage of the cat-food dressing, via a screw cap or
dosage spoon, should be carried out as to provide
4.5 g raw protein/kg cat/day.
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The cat-food dressing according to the invention may
added to the food in concentrated form as well.
The protein requirements for the individual phases of
life of the cat are listed in the following tables.
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T~hle 1:
- 5 A~l~lt cat
cat live weight raw protein
kg g
3 14
4 18
22
Table ~.:
Grav;~e ~n~ 1 act~t; ng c~ts
gravidity lactation
cat live weight raw protein raw protein
kg g g
3 20 46
4 25 60
31 73
The nutrification of the kittens with raw protein depends
on the expected live weight of the adult animals.
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T~hle 3:
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live weight of age of the raw protein
the cats cats
kg weeks g
0.5 5 9
1.0 10 14
2.0 20 19
3.0 30 20
4.0 40 21
5.0 50 22
The invention is further characterized by the following
examples.
F.~mpl e 1:
Composition of cat-food dressing in g components per kg
dressing:
Water 662.50 g
Beet syrup 43.40 g
Hamspice 7.20 g
Sunflower oil 72.30 g
Gelatine 9.00 g
Meat dripping meal72.30 g
Fish meal 54.60 g
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60~ alc. extract
of Valeria officinalis 25.00 g
- Taurine 1.00 g
1.2-propanediol 50.00 g
~ 5 Butylhydroxitoluene 0.15 g
CaC03
NaH2P04 2H2
MgO 0.134 g
KCl 1.95 g
NaCl
FeS04
CuSO4 5H2O 0.008 g
ZnCl2 0.038 g
MnS04 4H20
KJ 0.002 g
CaF2 0.003 g
Na2SeO4 0.0002 g
CoSO4 7H2O 0.0002 g
Na3VO4 0.0002 g
Na2Moo4 0.0002 g
K2cr2o7 0.0001 g
NiS04 7H2O 0.0001 g
PbSO4 0.0001 g
Na3ASO4 0.0001 g
Na2SiO3 0-05 g
Vitamine A 13300 I.U.
Vitamine D3 222 I.U.
Vitamine E 0.044 g
Vitamine Bl 0.002 g
Vitamine B2 0.0008 g
Vitamine B6 0.002 g
Vitamine B12 0.0002 g
Biotine 0.0001 g
Nicotinic acid 0.015 g
Pantothenic acid 0.004 g
Folic acid 0.0004 g
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Preparation of a cat-food dressing
The following ingredients are succesively weighted and
added to 675.8 g water:
Beet syrup 43.40 g
Hamspice 7.20 g
Sunflower oil 72.30 g
Gelatine 9.00 g
Meat dripping meal 72.30 g
Fish meal 54.60 g
Taurine 1.00 g
MgO 0.134 g
KCl 1.95 g
CuSO4 5H2 0.008 g
ZnC12 0.038 g
MnS04 4H20
KJ 0.002 g
CaF2 0.003 g
Na2SeO4 0.0002 g
CoSO4 7H2O 0.0002 g
Na2Moo4 0.0002 g
K2cr2o7 0.0001 g
NiSO4-7H2O 0.0001 g
PbSO4 0.0001 g
Na3ASO4 0.0001 g
Na2si3 0 05 g
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The obtained mixture is heated at a temperature of 121C
for 20 minutes in a vapor sterilisator. One cools down to
50C and adds a mixture o~ the following components while
stirring:
1.2-Propanediol 50.00 g
60~ alc. extract
of Valeria officinalis 25.00 g
Butylhydroxitoluene 0.15 g
Vitamine E 0.044 g
Vitamine B1 0.002 g
Vitamine B2 0.0008 g
Vitamine B6 0.002 g
Vitamine B12 0.0002 g
Biotine 0.0001 g
Nicotinic acid 0.015 g
Pantothenic acid 0.004 g
Folic acid 0.0004 g
Vitamine A 13300 I.U.
Vitamine D3 222 I.U.
The ready mixture of the cat-food dressing is filled into
sealable screw cap jars which were sterilized at 121C
before. The contents of the glasses should shaked by the
consumer before adding the dressing to bulkage-rich
foods.
F.~m~l e 3:
Application of cat-food dressing as admixture to fully-
balanced cat-food. The dosaged dressing is poured on the
cat-food and mixed in.
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5 Application of cat-food dressing as admixture to
leftovers. The dosaged dressing is poured on the
leftovers and mixed in.
~ x~mple 5:
The cat-food dressing is poured on the leftovers or the
cat-food and mixed in using a higher concentration.
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