Composition for animal consumption

Abstract

This invention is directed generally to compositions (including foods, supplements, treats, toys, etc.) for animal consumption, particularly compositions that tend to aid in weight loss or reduction in weight gain, and particularly compositions that comprise one or more medium chain fatty acid triglycerides (“MCT”). This invention also is directed generally to methods for using such compositions. This invention is further directed generally to processes for making such compositions.

1 - 10 . (canceled) 
   
   
       11 . A method for aiding an animal in losing weight or reducing weight gain, wherein the method comprises feeding the animal a composition comprising:
 (a) from about 12 wt. % to about 25 wt. % of one or more medium chain fatty acid triglycerides (based on dry weight of the composition); and   (b) at least one of the following:   (i) from about 5 wt. % to about 70 wt. % protein (based on dry weight of the composition), and   (ii) from about 2 wt. % to about 50 wt. % fat (based on dry weight of the composition).   
   
   
       12 . A method according to  claim 11 , wherein the animal is a cat or dog. 
   
   
       13 . A method according to  claim 11 , wherein the animal is a farm animal. 
   
   
       14 . A method according to  claim 11 , wherein the animal is a bird. 
   
   
       15 - 20 . (canceled)