RU2823311C1 - Tablet introducer for animals - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: veterinary science.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to veterinary science, in particular to a form of medicinal or biologically active substances providing easy and effective introduction of said substances into an animal’s body. Tablet introducer for animals is a plastic substance containing prebiotic component 81 wt. %, probiotic component 1 wt. %, micronised poultry meat meal 2 wt. %, pregelatinised rice starch 8 wt. %, duck fat 3 wt. %, glycerine 1 wt. %, lecithin 1 wt. %, monopropylene glycol 1 wt. %, sodium chloride 1 wt. % and antioxidants 1 wt. %.

EFFECT: providing plasticity of the tablet introducer, providing oral administration of the drug to an animal, ensuring safety when ingested by animals, providing the product attractiveness for an animal due to the product having edible properties which stimulate appetite.

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Description

Technical field

The present invention relates to veterinary medicine, more specifically to a form of medicinal or biologically active substances that provides easy and effective administration of these substances into the animal’s body.

State of the art

A solution is known from the prior art (see US 2009252840 A1, published 10/08/2009) that discloses an edible medicinal capsule that makes it possible to hide the unpleasant taste and aroma of the drug and thereby facilitate the oral administration of drugs or nutrients to an animal. A medicinal capsule is a hollow edible body made of caramel (for example, mint caramel) or any other treat that has an attractive taste and aroma for the animal. The housing has an outer surface through which a hole passes. There is a cavity inside the body into which the drug is placed through an opening. The drug may be selected from tablets, pastes, liquids, etc. The body can be given any shape, for example, round, rectangular or heart-shaped, and the size of the body is selected in such a way that there is no difficulty in swallowing the tablet dispenser.

This technical solution is well suited for large domestic animals, such as horses, but it cannot be used, for example, for cats and dogs, since it does not completely mask the tablet and does not provide the necessary organoleptic properties for its attractiveness as an edible product.

In addition, the D1 solution is not universal, since it is limited by the size of the hole through which only a certain size of drug can be administered.

Disclosure of the Invention

The most common, acceptable and natural way of administering drugs to animals is through oral administration. However, such administration is very difficult due to the fact that the drugs have a bitter and unpleasant taste for the animal. In this connection, such administration is carried out either with the help of special devices (probes), or with the use of special dosage forms (boluses) that have a certain size and shape, but do not have an attractive taste and aroma for the animal. In addition, boluses have a hard shell, which makes it difficult for animals to swallow freely.

The technical results to be achieved by the proposed technical solution are as follows:

- ensuring the plasticity of the tablet dispenser, which allows the drug to be placed inside it in such a way that the tablet dispenser completely covers the drug, making it invisible to the animal;

- ensuring oral administration of medicine to the animal,

- ensuring safety when swallowed by animals, due to the use of a soft substance that does not damage the gastrointestinal tract of the animal;

- ensuring the attractiveness of the product for the animal from the point of view of the presence of edible properties in the product that stimulate appetite.

The claimed technical results are achieved by a product that can preferably be called a tablet dispenser for animals.

The tablet dispenser for animals is a plastic substance including a prebiotic component, a probiotic component, micronized poultry meal, pregelatinized rice starch, duck fat, glycerin, lecithin, monopropylene glycol, sodium chloride and antioxidants, and these components are contained in the following ratio, wt.%:

prebiotic component – 81;

probiotic component – 1;

micronized poultry flour – 2;

pregelatinized rice starch – 8;

glycerol –1;

lecithin –1;

monopropylene glycol –1;

sodium chloride –1;

duck fat – 3;

antioxidants – 1.

Brief description of drawings

Fig. 1. General view of the product.

Fig. 2. Example of product application.

Fig. 3. Placing the tablet in the tablet dispenser.

Fig. 4. General view of a closed tablet dispenser with a fixed tablet inside.

Carrying out the invention

The essence of the proposed solution is the oral administration of tablets or capsules without the use of additional technical means and devices. The proposed tablet dispenser is characterized by the fact that it has a plastic shape (body), whose structure resembles plasticine, enveloping the tablet, while the animal eats the treat along with the tablet.

The use of a tablet dispenser can be carried out as follows: fix the tablet in a plastic form, pressing the mold with your fingers and tightly closing it with the inserted tablet. Next, they offer the pet a treat containing a disguised drug. In most cases, the pet eats the offered treat itself and no additional manipulation is required. Fixing the tablet with a tight closure of the plastic form prevents tablets or capsules from falling out when they fall into the mouth of an animal.

The attractiveness of the product to the taste of the animal is ensured by the presence of micronized poultry meal and duck fat in the product.

Micronized poultry meal contains meat from various types of poultry (chicken, turkey, duck, etc.) and is a source of animal protein.

Duck fat is very rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6 polyunsaturated fats, which already makes it a healthy product. It is also rich in retinol, which improves the quality of skin, coat and claws, and also helps maintain youth longer. Thanks to the large amount of unsaturated fatty acids, which have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the brain and cardiovascular system, because. reduce the harm of cholesterol.

Thus, the combined use of duck fat and micronized poultry meal not only gives the tablet dispenser an aroma and taste that is attractive to the animal, but also provides it with nutrients.

The product contains a prebiotic component (81 wt.%) as the main component. The prebiotic component contains carbohydrates that the body cannot digest, such as fiber and resistant starch, and serves as food for the animal's beneficial gut bacteria. In general, the prebiotic component is a coarse fiber plant component, which may include, for example, beet pulp, plant and fruit fibers. The prebiotic component ensures the normalization of intestinal microflora and does not harm the body. In addition, the prebiotic component does not repel the animal (by taste or smell) when it is part of the tablet dispenser product. Essentially, the prebiotic component in the tablet dispenser forms a mass of product, to which the remaining ingredients (listed above) are then added to obtain a final product that has: plasticity, safety when ingested by animals, and attractiveness in terms of the presence of edible properties in the product that stimulate the appetite.

The prebiotic component is used together with a probiotic component (1 wt.%), which is a source of beneficial bacteria for the animal’s intestinal microflora.

Bifidobacteria, lactobacilli (about 50 species), spore-forming aerobic bacteria, gram-negative Escherichia coli (stimulate the production of antibodies, have an immunomodulatory effect), enterococci (active against certain types of infections, help strengthen the immune system), propionic acid bacteria (convert lactic acid and glucose into acetic and propionic acids, increase feed conversion, reduce the likelihood of nitrate poisoning), yeast (increase the number of positive microorganisms, improve fiber digestion, starch utilization, reduce the accumulation of lactic acid).

Probiotics are metabolically active in the digestive system, have the ability to attach to the intestinal epithelium, and survive in an aggressive environment. They are used to prevent various diseases in animals.

To ensure the plastic properties of the product, pregelatinized rice starch is added (the product contains 8 wt.%). Pregelatinized rice starch has adhesive properties and, when added to the product composition, provides a plastic and non-crumbly structure. Pregelatinized rice starch is safe for animals and does not affect the organoleptic properties of the product (smell, taste, etc.).

The product contains food grade glycerin (1 wt.%), which is the connecting link of all elements of the composition. Food glycerin acts as a stabilizer, affecting the viscosity and consistency of a wide range of food products. As an emulsifier, it allows you to obtain various compositions that do not mix without this component. Food glycerin is not toxic; its content in the product in an amount of 1 wt.% provides the necessary properties of the composition and does not repel animals.

Also, to improve the combination of composition elements and its homogeneity, lecithin (1 wt.%) is added, which is a natural plant substance. Lecithin ensures healthy skin and coat, helps protect the liver and heart. Lecithin also functions as an emulsifier, that is, it combines the components of the mixture into one.

To maintain the appropriate moisture content of the product, monopropylene glycol is added to the composition in an amount of 1 wt.%.

To maintain the shelf life of the product, sodium chloride (1 wt%) and antioxidants (1 wt%) are added to the composition. Sodium chloride acts as a preservative; antioxidants slow down the oxidation processes of foods.

The qualitative and quantitative composition of the product ensures that all the above technical results are obtained, namely: ensuring the plasticity of the tablet dispenser; providing easy oral administration of the drug to the animal; ensuring safety when ingested by animals, due to the use of a soft substance that does not damage the gastrointestinal tract of the animal; ensuring the attractiveness of the product for the animal from the point of view of the presence of edible properties in the product that stimulate appetite.

Example 1 of product use.

In the summer, there is a need to protect your pet from ticks and fleas. The drug for ticks and fleas is available in an assortment and often has a solid form, which repels the animal and does not cause a natural desire to eat this drug.

Under the guise of a treat, a German shepherd was offered a tablet against ticks and fleas disguised in the declared substance. The pet did not show any visible signs of fear or anxiety regarding the offered treat. The pet swallowed the product on its own.

Thus, no additional manipulations were required to administer the drug.

Example 2 of product use.

A domestic cat has been diagnosed with helminths. There was a need for drug therapy. A wide range of deworming drugs are available in tablet form.

Under the guise of a treat, the pet was offered an anti-helminth tablet disguised in the declared substance. The pet did not show any visible signs of fear or anxiety regarding the offered treat. The pet swallowed the product on its own.

Thus, no additional manipulations were required to administer the drug.

Claims (11)

Tablet dispenser for animals, which is a plastic substance including a prebiotic component, a probiotic component, micronized poultry flour, pregelatinized rice starch, duck fat, glycerin, lecithin, monopropylene glycol, sodium chloride and antioxidants, and these components are contained in the following ratio, wt. %: prebiotic component – 81; probiotic component – 1; micronized poultry flour – 2; pregelatinized rice starch – 8; glycerin – 1; lecithin – 1; monopropylene glycol –1; sodium chloride –1; duck fat – 3; antioxidants – 1.