Pet Food & Nutrition

What are some good sources of taurine to cats?

Clams, octopus, shrimp and fish are excellent sources of taurine. Chicken legs, beef, pork and lamb are good sources of taurine.

Hen’s eggs both yolk and white does not contain taurine.

Taurine is an essential amino acid for your cat. Cats cannot Synthesise taurine on their own. Hence it must be provided in their diet.

Garlic is found in many dishes and is liked by many people across the world. So naturally it may come in contact with pets at home.

Garlic has medicinal effects in humans. But, it is toxic to dogs.

The vitamin A supplements made for humans should not be given to dogs.

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. When dogs consume more vitamin A than they need, the rest is stored in the liver and kidneys for later use.

Liver, Fish liver oil especially cod liver oil and egg yolks are some of the most popular and rich animal-based sources of vitamin A for dogs.