The present invention generally relates to soft chewables, especially suitable for delivering active ingredients to animals and processes for the preparation thereof. In various embodiments, the soft chewable comprises a pharmaceutically effective amount of at least one active ingredient, a flavoring agent, a disintegrant, a humectant, an antioxidant, a preservative, and water. In accordance with preferred embodiments, the soft chewable is essentially free of starch, oil, glycols, waxes, and soy products.
