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The present invention relates to methods and systems for providing an animal with a nutraceutical program that is specifically tailored to address the deficiencies and/or needs of the particular animal. Blood is drawn from the animal and analyzed at a lab to obtain blood test results. The blood test

The present invention relates to methods and systems for providing an animal with a nutraceutical program that is specifically tailored to address the deficiencies and/or needs of the particular animal. Blood is drawn from the animal and analyzed at a lab to obtain blood test results. The blood test results are scored to obtain at least one blood test score for at least one corresponding blood parameter. If the at least one blood test score falls within a normal range but outside of an optimal range, one or more nutraceuticals needed to bring the animal within the optimal range for the at least one corresponding blood parameter are identified. A prescribed dosage amount is then calculated for at least one of the one or more identified nutraceuticals for the animal. The calculation of the prescribed dosage amount is based on at least the blood test score for the corresponding blood parameter and a deviation of the blood test score from the optimal range.

대표청구항 ▼

What is claimed is: 1. A method of providing a nutraceutical program specific to an individual animal, comprising: drawing blood from the animal; analyzing the blood at a lab to obtain blood test results; scoring the blood test results to obtain at least one blood test score for each of a plurality

What is claimed is: 1. A method of providing a nutraceutical program specific to an individual animal, comprising: drawing blood from the animal; analyzing the blood at a lab to obtain blood test results; scoring the blood test results to obtain at least one blood test score for each of a plurality of corresponding blood parameters from a group of blood parameters, each of said blood parameters corresponding to the function of one or more organs of the animal; determining if the at least one blood test score falls outside a normal range defined for the corresponding blood parameter; and for each of the corresponding blood parameters, if said at least one blood test score falls within said normal range but outside of an optimal range within said normal range: identifying one or more nutraceuticals needed to bring the animal within the optimal range for the at least one corresponding blood parameter; and calculating a prescribed dosage amount for at least one of said one or more identified nutraceuticals for the animal based on at least said blood test score for said corresponding blood parameter and a deviation of the blood test score from the optimal range; if said at least one blood test score falls outside of said normal range: prescribing nutrients or medications in order to bring the at least one blood test score within said normal range. 2. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein said identifying of said one or more nutraceuticals is based on at least one of animal type, animal physiology, animal biochemistry, data describing an observed physical condition of the animal, and data describing a medical diagnosis of the animal. 3. A method of providing a nutraceutical program specific to an individual animal, comprising: drawing blood from the animal; analyzing the blood at a lab to obtain blood test results; scoring the blood test results to obtain at least one blood test score for at least one corresponding blood parameter; determining if the at least one blood test score falls outside a normal range defined for the corresponding blood parameter; and if said at least one blood test score falls within said normal range but outside of an optimal range within said normal range: identifying one or more nutraceuticals needed to bring the animal within the optimal range for the at least one corresponding blood parameter; and calculating a prescribed dosage amount for at least one of said one or more identified nutraceuticals for the animal based on at least said blood test score for said corresponding blood parameter and a deviation of the blood test score from the optimal range; if said at least one blood test score falls outside of said normal range: prescribing nutrients or medications in order to bring the at least one blood test score within said normal range; wherein the calculating of the prescribed dosage amount for a particular identified nutraceutical comprises: calculating a pre-cap dosage amount based on said blood test score, said deviation of the at least one blood test score from the optimal range, animal type, animal weight, dosage strength information, and dosage limit information; and comparing said calculated pre-cap dosage amount to a low-cap dosage amount and a high-cap dosage amount for the animal; wherein: if the pre-cap dosage amount is between the low-cap and high-cap dosage amounts, the prescribed dosage amount is equal to the pre-cap dosage amount; if the pre-cap dosage amount is greater than the high-cap dosage amount, the prescribed dosage amount is equal to the hi-cap dosage amount; and if the pre-cap dosage amount is less than the low-cap dosage amount, the prescribed dosage amount is equal to the low-cap dosage amount. 4. A method in accordance with claim 3, wherein: the low-cap dosage amount is the minimal amount of an identified nutraceutical prescribed for an animal regardless of the animal weight or the deviation of the at least one blood test score from the optimal range; and the high-cap dosage amount is the maximum amount of an identified nutraceutical prescribed for an animal regardless of the animal weight or the deviation of the at least one blood test score from the optimal range. 5. A method in accordance with claim 3, wherein said pre-cap dosage amount is equal to a dosage strength S times the weight of the animal. 6. A method in accordance with claim 5, wherein said dosage strength S is defined as: description="In-line Formulae" end="lead"S=slope(blood score-maximum range value)+High dosage.description="In-line Formulae" end="tail" 7. A method in accordance with claim 6, further comprising: establishing a plurality of severity levels indicating a range of blood test scores which deviate from said optimal range; wherein a negative severity level indicates a range of blood test scores below a minimum of said optimal range, and a positive severity level indicates a range of blood test scores above a maximum of said optimal range. 8. A method in accordance with claim 7, wherein: if the at least one blood test score falls within a negative severity level: the maximum range value is the highest value of the negative severity level closest to said optimal range; and a minimum range value is the lowest value of the negative severity level furthest from said optimal range; and if the at least one blood test score falls within a positive severity level: the maximum range value is the highest value in the positive severity level furthest from said optimal range; and the minimum range value is the lowest value in the positive severity level closest to said optimal range. 9. A method in accordance with claim 8, wherein slope is defined as: description="In-line Formulae" end="lead"slope=(high dosage-low dosage)/(said maximum range value-said minimum range value).description="In-line Formulae" end="tail" 10. A method in accordance with claim 9, wherein: said low dosage indicates a minimum nutraceutical strength prescribed for an animal regardless of the animal weight or the severity level of said at least one blood test score; and said high dosage is approximately double said low dosage. 11. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein at least one of said normal range and said optimal range is derived from a database containing historical blood test scores for a plurality of animals. 12. A method in accordance with claim 11, wherein said database is updated with information regarding animal type, animal weight and blood test scores obtained from testing of various animals. 13. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein said blood parameters comprise at least one of white blood cell information, red blood cell information, and blood chemistry information. 14. A method in accordance with claim 3, wherein said blood parameters correspond to the function of one or more organs of the animal. 15. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein the nutraceuticals comprise at least one of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, homeopathic supplements, herbal supplements, and raw glandular supplements. 16. A method of providing a nutraceutical program specific to an individual animal, comprising: drawing blood from the animal; analyzing the blood at a lab to obtain blood test results; electronically communicating the blood test results from the lab to a service provider; scoring the blood test results by said service provider to obtain at least one blood test score for at least one corresponding blood parameter; determining if the at least one blood test score falls outside a normal range defined for the corresponding blood parameter; and if said at least one blood test score falls within said normal range but outside of an optimal range within said normal range: identifying one or more nutraceuticals needed to bring the animal within the optimal range for the at least one corresponding blood parameter; and calculating by the service provider of a prescribed dosage amount for at least one of said one or more identified nutraceuticals for the animal based on at least said blood test score for said corresponding blood parameter and a deviation of the blood test score from the optimal range; electronically communicating the prescribed dosage amounts from the service provider to a compound pharmacist; preparing by the compound pharmacist of a prescription containing the one or more identified nutraceuticals in accordance with the prescribed dosage amounts; and shipping the prescription to an owner or veterinarian for administration to the animal; if said at least one blood test score falls outside of said normal range: prescribing nutrients or medications in order to bring the at least one blood test score within said normal range. 17. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein the organs include muscle, pituitary, hypothalamus, brain, thyroid, parathyroid, lung, heart, bone, liver, pancreas, stomach, intestines, ovary, uterus, prostate, testes, kidney, spleen, lymphatic system, mammary gland, and urinary bladder. 18. A method in accordance with claim 17, wherein the blood test results are scored to obtain blood test scores relating to the function of at least three of the organs. 19. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein the plurality of corresponding blood parameters comprises at least three of said blood parameters. 20. A method in accordance with claim 19, wherein the at least three blood parameters correspond to at least three organs. 21. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein the calculating of the prescribed dosage amount for a particular identified nutraceutical is based on said blood test score, a deviation of the blood test score from an optimal range, animal type, animal weight, dosage strength information corresponding to the animal type, and dosage limit information corresponding to the animal type.