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2008-11-04

2011-11-15

Meller, Michael (Department: 1655)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution...

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08057828

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides compositions and methods for improving stool quality of a puppy by adjusting the balance of metabolizable cations to metabolizable anions consumed by the puppy.

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