These five patents awarded by the US Patent and Trademark Office include a method for detecting microorganisms in samples and facilities and a hemp-based pet chew design.

Two Louisiana State University professors have developed a method for dietary methionine restriction that could help pets lose weight without cutting calories.

The US Patent and Trademark Office awarded these patents between November 2017 and February 2018.

A handful of patents, many for pet treat designs, were awarded to pet industry companies by the US Patent and Trademark Office in 2017.

Lonza Consumer Health and Nutrition has been granted the US Patent #10,016,382 for the use of L-Carnitine in pet food.

Ornamental design for a pet food piece.