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Taurine Deficiency

The health effects of taurine deficiency in cats, including dilated cardiomyopathy and retinal degeneration.

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Jan 20, 2026

How does excess taurine interact with common feline medications or health conditions?

Excess taurine in cats is generally regarded as low-risk with no well-documented drug interactions, and high dietary intakes have not produced clear toxicities in available studies . Still, veterinary...

Jan 15, 2026

How do AAFCO taurine minimums translate into milligrams per day for a 4‑kg cat on dry vs canned food?

Two calculation methods coexist in the literature: one based on AAFCO’s declared minima expressed either as percentages of dry matter or as grams per 1,000 kcal (which, when paired with typical daily ...

Jan 11, 2026

Which taurine supplements are commonly recommended or stocked by veterinary clinics?

Veterinary clinics most commonly recommend pure taurine formulations (tablets, powders, or capsules) and combined cardioprotective products that pair taurine with L‑carnitine and omega‑3s; clinicians ...

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