Dog Chew Treats

Abstract

A dog chew treat is fashioned from a composition comprising sugar, fiber, and flour. Preferably, the sugar is dextrose, and the flour is pre-gelatinized wheat flour. The composition may be molded into the shape of a bone, or other treat. A palatant coating may be applied to the molded product. Colors may be added for different aesthetics such as a marbling pattern. Functional ingredients may be used to provide health benefits.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A comestible treat for a dog comprising:
 sugar, flour, and fiber, where the sugar, flour and fiber comprise at least 90% by weight of the treat.   
     
     
         2 . The comestible treat of  claim 1 , wherein the sugar is selected from the group consisting of sucrose, dextrose, fructose, and blends thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The comestible treat of  claim 1 , wherein the flour is selected from the group consisting of wheat flour, rice flour, corn flour, pre-gelatinized wheat flour, pre-gelatinized rice flour, and pre-gelatinized corn flour. 
     
     
         4 . The comestible treat of  claim 1 , wherein the fiber is selected from the group consisting of vegetable fiber and synthetic fiber. 
     
     
         5 . The comestible treat of  claim 1 , wherein the sugar is dextrose. 
     
     
         6 . The comestible treat of  claim 1 , wherein the flour is pre-gelatinized wheat flour. 
     
     
         7 . The comestible treat of  claim 1 , having the shape of a bone. 
     
     
         8 . The comestible treat of  claim 1 , further including a palatant. 
     
     
         9 . The comestible treat of  claim 1 , further including an aromatic compound to provide a scent attractive to a dog. 
     
     
         10 . The comestible treat of  claim 1 , further including a preservative to enhance the shelf life of the treat. 
     
     
         11 . The comestible treat of  claim 1 , wherein the treat has a coating of a palatant. 
     
     
         12 . The comestible treat of  claim 1 , wherein the treat is coated with an aromatic compound providing a scent attractive to a dog. 
     
     
         13 . The comestible treat of  claim 1 , wherein color is added to obtain a marbled appearance. 
     
     
         14 . The comestible treat of  claim 1 , further including a nutraceutical component. 
     
     
         15 . The comestible treat of  claim 1 , further including an ingredient to reduce tartar build-up. 
     
     
         16 . The comestible treat of  claim 15 , wherein the ingredient to reduce tartar build-up is sodium tripolyphosphate. 
     
     
         17 - 24 . (canceled) 
     
     
         25 . A comestible treat for a dog consisting essentially of:
 sugar, flour, and fiber, where the sugar, flour and fiber comprise at least 90% by weight of the treat.   
     
     
         26 . The comestible treat of  claim 25  further including a palatant, a preservative, a colorant, a nutraceutical, and/or an aromatic compound.