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- Taurine, benefits for the dog's health
- Animal foods
- Vegetable foods
- Artificial Products Containing Taurine
If we have a dog with heart problems and we are looking for specific foods for this, we found in taurine a very beneficial complement.
In addition to nutrition, we should also notice obesity, concrete diagnosis, treatment and moderate exercise. Taking care of a dog with heart problems is not easy since you will have to devote energy and a lot of affection to it, going over all the points and guidelines set by the expert.
In this PeritoAnimal article we show you the Taurine-rich dog food, but remember that before giving them to your pet, you should make sure it is a good option by asking your veterinarian.
Taurine, benefits for the dog's health
Providing adequate food to a dog with heart problems considerably reduces its discomfort and for this there are many foods low in salt, rich in protein (as long as it does not harm the liver or kidneys) as well as rich in taurine.
As a general rule, taurine is already present in high quality commercial dog food, but we can look for foods rich in taurine to strengthen our best friend's heart.
After carrying out several studies on the effect of taurine on dogs, Sacramento University Veterinary Cardiology Service Technicians concluded that "lack of taurine can cause heart disease". Therefore, they guarantee that "dogs with heart problems will benefit from a taurine supplement’.
Some benefits of taurine:
- Prevents muscle degeneration
- Strengthens the heart muscle
- Prevents arrhythmias
- Improves eyesight
- Eliminates harmful substances
Animal foods
As already mentioned in our article on types of dog food, the dog is an animal that feeds mainly on meat and to a lesser extent on vegetables, this is a point in favor since we find taurine in foods of animal origin.
Chicken muscle provides an important amount of natural taurine, especially in the legs or liver, where it is found in the greatest amount. Other meats very rich in taurine are pork and beef, we can use the heart and prepare homemade diets for our dog. Other products such as eggs (boiled) or dairy (cheese) always in small doses also offer taurine and can be of great help for our pet.
Finally, and to finish the list of foods of natural origin, we must highlight the octopus (cooked for example) with a source of taurine.
Vegetable foods
Likewise, we also find taurine in foods of plant origin, although not all of them are suitable for dogs. We can give our dog recipes that contain brewer's yeast, green beans or green beans.
Remember that 15% of your total food based on fruits and vegetables is the recommended amount for our pet.
Artificial Products Containing Taurine
In addition to natural products, we also find taurine preparations in capsule or powder form. If you have decided to give your puppy taurine in this way you should first consult your veterinarian about how much to administer.
