04.01.03
Nutri-Vet, Phoenix, AZ, has been granted U.S. patent No. 6,524,609 for a dietary supplement for animals, particularly dogs, for treating arthritis and joint discomfort. The biscuit form of the supplement contains about 3-7 weight percent of an arthritis-treating combination of glucosamine sulfate, vitamin C and an array of intracellular ions, including potassium, sodium and iodine.