If we have a dog with heart problems in our home and look for specific foods for it, we find taurine as a very beneficial supplement.
In addition to diet, obesity, specific diagnosis, treatment and moderate exercise should also be taken into account.Caring for a dog with heart problems is not easy as you have to dedicate energy and a lot of affection to all the points and guidelines defined by the expert.
- In this Animal Expert article we show you foods rich in taurine for dogs.
- But remember that before giving them to your pet.
- You should make sure it is a good option when asking your veterinarian.
Providing adequate nutrition to a dog with heart problems greatly reduces its discomfort and for this there are many foods low in salt, rich in protein (as long as they do not cause damage to the liver or kidneys) as well as rich in taurine.
Taurine is usually already present in commercial food for high quality dogs, but we can look for taurine-rich foods to strengthen the heart of our best friend.
After several studies on the effect of taurine on dogs, technicians from the Department of Veterinary Cardiology at the University of Sacramento 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
As we mentioned in our article on dog food types, the dog is an animal that feeds mainly on meat and to a lesser extent vegetables, this is a point in favor since taurine is found in animal foods.
Chicken muscle offers a significant amount of natural taurine, especially on the legs or liver, where it is found in greater quantity.The other meats very rich in taurine are pork and veal, we can use the heart and prepare homemade diets for our dog.Other products such as eggs (cooked) or dairy (cheese) always in small doses also offer taurine and can be of great help to our animal.
Finally, and to finish the list of foods of natural origin, it is necessary to highlight the octopus (cooked for example) with a taurine source.
Likewise, we also find taurine in plant-based foods although not all are suitable for dogs, we can give our dog recipes containing brewer’s yeast, green beans or beans.
Remember that about 15% of your total fruit and vegetable diet is the recommended amount for our pet.
In addition to natural products, there are also preparations of taurine in the form of capsules or powder, if you have decided to give taurine to your dog in this way, you should first consult your veterinarian to know the amount to be administered.
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