{"id":4490,"date":"2022-08-04T03:14:59","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T03:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-should-i-supplement-my-dog-with-taurine\/"},"modified":"2022-08-05T11:02:57","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T11:02:57","slug":"best-answer-should-i-supplement-my-dog-with-taurine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-should-i-supplement-my-dog-with-taurine\/","title":{"rendered":"Best answer: Should I supplement my dog with taurine?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-should-i-supplement-my-dog-with-taurine\/#Best_answer_Should_I_supplement_my_dog_with_taurine\" title=\"Best answer: Should I supplement my dog with taurine?\">Best answer: Should I supplement my dog with taurine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-should-i-supplement-my-dog-with-taurine\/#Should_I_give_my_dog_a_taurine_supplement\" title=\"Should I give my dog a taurine supplement?\">Should I give my dog a taurine supplement?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-should-i-supplement-my-dog-with-taurine\/#Why_is_taurine_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Why is taurine bad for dogs?\">Why is taurine bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-should-i-supplement-my-dog-with-taurine\/#How_much_taurine_should_I_give_my_dog\" title=\"How much taurine should I give my dog?\">How much taurine should I give my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-should-i-supplement-my-dog-with-taurine\/#Can_you_add_taurine_to_dog_food\" title=\"Can you add taurine to dog food?\">Can you add taurine to dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-should-i-supplement-my-dog-with-taurine\/#What_is_the_best_dog_food_to_avoid_DCM\" title=\"What is the best dog food to avoid DCM?\">What is the best dog food to avoid DCM?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-should-i-supplement-my-dog-with-taurine\/#Is_grain_free_really_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Is grain free really bad for dogs?\">Is grain free really bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-should-i-supplement-my-dog-with-taurine\/#What_is_the_best_taurine_supplement_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the best taurine supplement for dogs?\">What is the best taurine supplement for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-should-i-supplement-my-dog-with-taurine\/#What_is_the_best_dog_food_on_the_market\" title=\"What is the best dog food on the market?\">What is the best dog food on the market?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-should-i-supplement-my-dog-with-taurine\/#What_foods_are_highest_in_taurine\" title=\"What foods are highest in taurine?\">What foods are highest in taurine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-should-i-supplement-my-dog-with-taurine\/#What_are_the_side_effects_of_taurine\" title=\"What are the side effects of taurine?\">What are the side effects of taurine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-should-i-supplement-my-dog-with-taurine\/#Are_peas_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Are peas bad for dogs?\">Are peas bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-should-i-supplement-my-dog-with-taurine\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_taurine_deficiency\" title=\"What are the symptoms of taurine deficiency?\">What are the symptoms of taurine deficiency?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-should-i-supplement-my-dog-with-taurine\/#What_is_a_natural_source_of_taurine\" title=\"What is a natural source of taurine?\">What is a natural source of taurine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-should-i-supplement-my-dog-with-taurine\/#Does_all_meat_have_taurine\" title=\"Does all meat have taurine?\">Does all meat have taurine?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_answer_Should_I_supplement_my_dog_with_taurine\"><\/span>Best answer: Should I supplement my dog with taurine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Dogs Need Taurine Supplements? Your dog needs vitamins and organic compounds for balanced nutrition and normal growth. Taurine plays an important role in your dog&#8217;s body composition and contributes to proper eye, heart, bile, intestinal tract, muscle, and organ function.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-give-my-dog-a-taurine-supplement\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_give_my_dog_a_taurine_supplement\"><\/span>Should I give my dog a taurine supplement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Dogs should not require taurine supplementation, although there is some concern that certain breeds like Golden Retrievers, Cocker Spaniels, and Newfoundlands may have a predisposition to low taurine levels.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\"><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also : <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-give-my-cat-a-taurine-supplement\/\">Can I give my cat a taurine supplement?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-taurine-bad-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_taurine_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Why is taurine bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For dogs, taurine is needed for eyes, reproduction, bile acid (for fat digestion) and for healthy heart. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs and cats is associated with inadequate taurine levels.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192178\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-is-taurine-bad-for-dogs.png\" alt=\"Why is taurine bad for dogs?\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-is-taurine-bad-for-dogs.png 700w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-is-taurine-bad-for-dogs-300x171.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-taurine-should-i-give-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_taurine_should_I_give_my_dog\"><\/span>How much taurine should I give my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For DCM in cats the recommended supplementation taurine dose is 250 mg PO SID to BID. For DCM in dogs under 25 kg the dose is 500-1000 mg taurine PO BID to TID. For dogs over 25 kg, 1-2 grams taurine PO BID or TID. A whole blood taurine level costs about $200.00 at Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/63WfwsScuZk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-add-taurine-to-dog-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_add_taurine_to_dog_food\"><\/span>Can you add taurine to dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taurine is an essential nutrient obtained directly or indirectly from the diet. Most dog foods do not have it added because dogs can make it from meat protein and methionine and cysteine amino acids(sulfur containing AA).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-dog-food-to-avoid-dcm\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_dog_food_to_avoid_DCM\"><\/span>What is the best dog food to avoid DCM?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I prefer a dog food without corn, wheat or meat by-products. I also prefer a dog food with animal protein rather than plant protein, and for it to come from specific animal meal, such as poultry meal, lamb meal, beef meal or fish meal.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-grain-free-really-bad-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_grain_free_really_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is grain free really bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leaving grains out of your dog\u2019s diet, however, might be a far greater health risk than keeping them in. According to a warning from the Food and Drug Administration released last week, grain-free food might be giving dogs a life-threatening heart problem called dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-taurine-supplement-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_taurine_supplement_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the best taurine supplement for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The over-the-counter supplements we list below contain taurine, but are primarily for prevention and maintenance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NaturVet Cardiovascular Support Taurine Chewable Tablets.<\/li>\n<li>Herbsmith Taurine Boost.<\/li>\n<li>VetriScience Cardio-Strength Capsules.<\/li>\n<li>Nutrition Strength Taurine for Dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Oscar Taurine Supplement for Dogs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u2705Taurine: Best Taurine Supplement (Buying Guide)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qPCR3oilv5Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 2 --><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SCV_Izf4lH8\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-dog-food-on-the-market\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_dog_food_on_the_market\"><\/span>What is the best dog food on the market?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the best dog food brands on the market to keep your pup\u2019s system in top shape.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Overall: Royal Canin. Buy on Amazon Buy on PETCO.<\/li>\n<li>Best Budget: Taste of the Wild.<\/li>\n<li>Best Dry: ORIJEN.<\/li>\n<li>Best Wet: Hill\u2019s Science Diet.<\/li>\n<li>Best for Puppies: Blue Buffalo.<\/li>\n<li>Best for Large Dogs: Purina.<\/li>\n<li>Best for Small Dogs: Wellness Pet Food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-foods-are-highest-in-taurine\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_are_highest_in_taurine\"><\/span>What foods are highest in taurine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taurine level in foods<\/p>\n<p>The highest amounts of taurine can be found in shellfish, especially scallops, mussels, and clams. High amounts of taurine can also be found in the dark meat of turkey and chicken, and turkey bologna.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-side-effects-of-taurine\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_side_effects_of_taurine\"><\/span>What are the side effects of taurine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taurine is an organic compound known as an amino acid. Amino acids are the protein building blocks of the human body. Some experts believe taurine has health benefits, but researchers need to carry out more studies to confirm these claims.<br \/>\nThe side effects included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>nausea.<\/li>\n<li>dizziness.<\/li>\n<li>a headache.<\/li>\n<li>difficulty walking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"are-peas-bad-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_peas_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are peas bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Green peas, snow peas, sugar snap peas, and garden or English peas are all OK for dogs to find in their bowl on occasion. Peas have several vitamins, minerals, and are rich in protein and high in fiber. You can feed your dog fresh or frozen peas, but avoid canned peas with added sodium.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oh8gyfk36RM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-symptoms-of-taurine-deficiency\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_taurine_deficiency\"><\/span>What are the symptoms of taurine deficiency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of taurine deficiency include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Retinal degeneration.<\/li>\n<li>Irreversible blindness if retinal degeneration is not addressed.<\/li>\n<li>Weakening of the muscles of the heart leading dilated cardiomyopathy.<\/li>\n<li>Death if cardiomyopathy is not addressed.<\/li>\n<li>Digestive issues.<\/li>\n<li>Fetal abnormalities.<\/li>\n<li>Small litter sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Low birth weights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192179\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-are-the-symptoms-of-taurine-deficiency.jpg\" alt=\"What are the symptoms of taurine deficiency?\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-are-the-symptoms-of-taurine-deficiency.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-are-the-symptoms-of-taurine-deficiency-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-are-the-symptoms-of-taurine-deficiency-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-are-the-symptoms-of-taurine-deficiency-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-are-the-symptoms-of-taurine-deficiency-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-natural-source-of-taurine\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_natural_source_of_taurine\"><\/span>What is a natural source of taurine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taurine is found naturally in meat, fish, dairy products and human milk, and it\u2019s also available as a dietary supplement.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-all-meat-have-taurine\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_all_meat_have_taurine\"><\/span>Does all meat have taurine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taurine is an amino acid that serves many functions in the body. Most animal products and byproducts contain taurine, like meat, fish, and dairy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Best answer: Should I supplement my dog with taurine?Should I give my dog a taurine supplement?Why is taurine bad for dogs?How much taurine should I give my dog?Can you add taurine to dog food?What is the best dog food to avoid DCM?Is grain free really bad for dogs?What is the best taurine&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192180,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Should-I-supplement-my-dog-with-taurine-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4490"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4490"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4490\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192181,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4490\/revisions\/192181"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192180"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4490"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4490"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4490"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}