Taurine

[caseyandpeanut]

Dear fellow forumers.... what are your views on Taurine?

Is it good for Pets?

What about this brand found in Amazon? Is it a good and trusted source/brand?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BQRMDG/002-8084455-7422455?ie=UTF8&tag=caseandpean-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B000BQRMDG

Thank you for your comments,

[janielaurel]

yes! Taurine is extremely important. YOu'll find it in raw meats, especially. Eggs are also a great source. In a raw food diet, it's extremely important to make sure your dog (or cat!) gets enough taurine. Higher concentrations can be found in organ meats - brain, heart (really great)..... a lack of taurine in your pet's diet leads to renal failure.

[caseyandpeanut]

Hi Janielaurel,

Thanks for the great info. It seems that Taurine is an important nutrien!

Eggs and heart are easy to find here, and are a great source

Thank you once again

[Bonkers]

  Sorry but I have never heard of renal failure being caused by a lack of taurine although a diet deficient in taurine can cause blindness and/or heart problems.

[GreyGhost]

I have not heard of renal failure due to insufficient taurine either. Here is a good article I came across tonight. It is very informative:

http://www.petcarenaturally.com/book_health_bible.php