Abstract:
In one aspect, a kit comprises a cooking aid comprising vitamins and minerals; and a component that identifies ingredients, amounts thereof, and instructions for preparing a pet food for a companion animal from the ingredients and the cooking aid. In another aspect, a method comprises providing a cooking aid comprising vitamins and minerals, together with material on which information is printed that identifies ingredients, amounts thereof, and instructions for preparing a pet food for a companion animal from the cooking aid and the ingredients. Preferably the pet food meets the minimum nutrient requirements for complete and balanced nutrition for the companion animal as established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).
Abstract:
Dietary supplements comprising at least one probiotic and at least one of animal digest, dried brewers yeast, vitamin C; vitamin E, beta carotene, zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, and sodium selenite. The probiotics and other ingredients are present in the supplement in amounts sufficient to enhance the palatability of the probiotics and compositions containing the probiotics, enhance the immune system to augment the beneficial effects of the probiotics, or extend the life of the probiotics.