Teeth cleaning animal chew

Abstract

A composition of matter for dental plaque removal comprising at least one of a strain of the bacteria Bacillus licheniformis and the extracellular enzymes produced by B. licheniformis, and at least one of a natural and synthetic polymer, are disclosed. A method of manufacturing an animal chew or food item coated with the disclosed composition of matter, and animal chews or food items produced therefrom, are also disclosed.

1 . An animal chew comprising:
 a first coating that removes dental plaque located on at least a portion of a surface of said animal chew wherein said first coating is a composition that comprises a strain of  Bacillus licheniformis  obtained from Norwegian kelp, an extracellular enzyme produced by said  Bacillus licheniformis,  and at least one of a natural polymer and a synthetic polymer;   a second coating located on said portion of said surface of said animal chew, wherein said second coating comprises collagen, gelatin, glycerin, or a combination thereof.   
     
     
         2 . The animal chew of  claim 1  wherein said composition further comprises a sugar, an edible toothpaste, a nutraceutical, a water soluble thickener, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The animal chew of  claim 1  wherein said composition further comprises a color additive, a flavoring additive, a binder, an emulsifier, a preservative, an antioxidant, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         4 . The animal chew of  claim 1  wherein said composition further comprises at least one strain of  Lactobacillus  and an enzyme produced from said  Lactobacillus.    
     
     
         5 . The animal chew of  claim 1  wherein said composition further comprises at least one of a hydrolase, isomerase, ligase, lyase, oxidoreductase, and transferase. 
     
     
         6 . The animal chew of  claim 1  wherein said composition is a formula that is an aqueous solution, a non-aqueous solution, a suspension, a gel, a foam, a paste, a powder, a dust, a solid, or an emulsion.