This is evident in cats but is also thought to affect dogs too. This condition causes the heart muscle to thin and the chambers to enlarge. Taurine deficiency may also be linked specifically with the heart condition, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Cystinuria typically affects certain breeds more than others namely Chihuahuas, Newfoundlands, Basset Hounds, Australian Sheepdogs, Scottish Terriers, and Basenjis. The latter is most commonly present in a condition called Cystinuria where cysteine stones (or crystals) are found in a pup’s bladder, kidneys, or ureters. If your dog presents any of these symptoms, get them looked over by a vet who will properly assess and treat them.īecause taurine is distributed throughout a dog’s body, as it aids with many of its functions, a deficiency could cause conditions like heart disease, eye problems, and urinary issues. Excessive panting when not exercising/not too hot.Pain when urinating/blood in their urine.Symptoms of taurine deficiency in dogs include: But, this has yet to be proven with conclusive evidence via proper research. Taurine is essential but an inability to make taurine/taurine deficiencies may just affect certain breeds and too much taurine can be bad for dogs. However, there’s no stated requirement that dog foods have to be supplemented with taurine, but it’s being considered and researched. Interestingly, cats can’t make taurine themselves at all and it’s actually a requirement of the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) that taurine is supplemented in certain quantities of commercially made cat food. Most dogs can make taurine by synthesizing other amino acids present in the food and body, but some dogs' bodies struggle to do this, and if a vet suspects the latter, they’ll even test a dog for taurine deficiency - it’s that essential! It is a sulfuric amino acid that contributes to the optimal functioning of a dog’s heart, ocular (eye), muscle, organ, bile, and intestinal tract functioning. Taurine is an essential nutrient for your dog. But, what is taurine? What does a dog’s body use taurine for? And, why do dogs need it? What Is Taurine And Is It Good For Dogs? Summary: In this blog, we learn all about taurine for dogs! We’ll find out what it means when there’s taurine in dog food, whether taurine is good for dogs and what the best sources of taurine for dogs are…Īs humans, we may be used to seeing the ingredient Taurine on the labels of arguably controversial energy drinks, so it may be alarming to see the same on the packaging of your dog’s food.
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