If we have in our home a dog with heart problems and we are looking for specific foods for it, we will find in taurine a complement very beneficial.
In addition to diet, we must also pay attention to obesity, the specific diagnosis, treatment and moderate exercise. Taking care of a dog with heart problems is not easy since you will have to dedicate energy and a lot of affection to it, properly reviewing all the points and guidelines set by the expert.
In this article on our site we are going to review the foods rich in taurine for dogs but remember that before offering him anything your pet, you should be sure to ask the vet.
Taurine, a beneficial contribution to the dog's he alth
Offering an adequate diet to a dog with heart problems considerably reduces its discomfort and low-s alt foods, protein intake (as long as it does not have liver damage or kidneys) as well as the contribution of taurine.
In general, taurine is already present in high-quality commercial feed for dogs, but we can look for foods rich in it to strengthen the heart of our best friend.
After conducting studies on the effect of taurine in dogs, technicians from the veterinary cardiology service at the University of Sacramento have come to the conclusion that "taurine deficiency can cause heart disease". For this reason they assure that "dogs with heart problems will benefit from a taurine supplement".
Some benefits of taurine:
- Prevents muscular degeneration
- Strengthens the heart muscle
- Prevents arrhythmias
- Improves vision
- Removes harmful substances
Food of animal origin
As we commented in our article on the types of food for dogs, the dog is an animal that feeds mainly on meat and to a lesser extent on vegetables, that is a point in favor sincewe find taurine in foods of animal origin :
Chicken muscle offers a significant amount of natural taurine, especially in the legs or liver, where it is found to a greater extent. Other meats that are very rich in taurine are pork and cow, we can use the heart of them and prepare homemade diets for our dog. Other products such as (boiled) eggs or dairy (cheese) always in small doses also offer taurine and can be of great help to our pet.
Finally and to end with foods of natural origin, we must highlight the octopus (boiled for example) as a source of taurine.
Vegetarian food
In the same way we also find taurine in food of plant origin although not all of them are indicated for dogs. We can offer our pet recipes that contain brewer's yeast, green beans or beans.
Remember that 15% of the total food based on fruits and vegetables is the recommended amount for our pet. Image from mejorconsalud.com
Artificial products containing taurine
In addition to natural products we also find taurine preparations in capsule or powder form. If you have decided to administer it in this way, you should first consult your veterinarian about the amounts you should offer to your pet.
