Make Sure Taurine Is Present In Your Dog Food

Taurine is a water-soluble amino acid. It has recently become a hot topic when referring to the nutritional composition that makes up the human and animal physical structure. Taurine has been found to be very beneficial to various components of the mammal skeletal system such as heart, kidneys and blood.

According to dictionary.com, Taurine is "a colorless crystalline substance, C2H7NO3S, formed by the hydrolysis of taurocholic acid and found in the fluids of the muscles and lungs of many animals."

Taurine's main purpose is to act as a catalyst facilitating the flow of vital elements to and from cells. Elements such as Sodium, Potassium, and Calcium depend on Taurine in order for them to move from one cell to another.

Initially Taurine was used in cat foods because of the beneficial properties it brings. Lately dog foods have also implemented the use of Taurine in them.

Taurine is most abundantly found in the retina and cases of blindness have been linked to Taurine deficiency in kittens, however in most cases, the same studies showed a reversal of the blindness when Taurine supplements were administered.

Taurine is also very beneficial for the heart, and cases of dilated cardiomyopathy have been linked to low Taurine levels in kittens. (A disease or disorder of the heart muscle, especially of unknown or obscure cause.)

You have to understand that not all dog foods out there contain Taurine. That is why you must read the label cautiously. Most dog food producers are out there for monetary gains and do not care for the health of your dog. It is for this reason that we as dog owners have to know what kind of foods we are giving our dogs.

Dogs don't know any better, of course, and will eat anything at all that is placed before them. Your dog depends on you to feed him the best.

Food manufacturers' top priority is to make as much money as possible. Concerning for the health of your dog is way down the list for them. It is for this reason that you must educate yourself about dog foods, so that your dog stays healthy always by not eating the wrong kinds of dog foods.