![]() ![]() Idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy in Dalmatians: nine cases (1990-1995). 2005 Sep-Oct 41(5):284-91.įreeman LM, Michel KE, Brown DJ, Kaplan PM, Stamoulis ME, Rosenthal SL, Keene BW, Rush JE. Taurine -deficient dilated cardiomyopathy in a family of golden retrievers. Taurine status in normal dogs fed a commercial diet associated with taurine deficiency and dilated cardiomyopathy. Tôrres CL, Backus RC, Fascetti AJ, Rogers QR. Taurine deficiency in dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy: 12 cases (1997-2001). Taurine deficiency in Newfoundlands fed commercially available complete and balanced diets. Some of those cases and investigations have been published:īackus RC, Cohen G, Pion PD, Good KL, Rogers QR, Fascetti AJ. In the past we have also seen cases of dilated cardiomyopathy and taurine deficiency in dogs eating home-prepared diets (with either cooked and raw ingredients and those with and without meat), and other commercial diets with various ingredients and nutritional profiles. Data collection and interpretation is ongoing for these recent cases. There have been recent cases seen in our hospital and elsewhere of dilated cardiomyopathy secondary to taurine deficiency in dogs that have been associated with commercial diets containing certain ingredients (such as legumes - beans, lentils, and peas - and root vegetables - white and sweet potatoes). However, there are dietary factors (such as protein source, fiber type and concentration, and cooking or processing methods) and individual dog characteristics (such as breed and calorie needs) that impact how efficiently taurine may be made by the body. Taurine is an amino acid that is not nutritionally essential for dogs and is not required to be in dog foods. We are aware of these reports, including the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine update released July 12: There are recent concerns about reports of heart disease in some dogs eating commercial diets. From Nutrition Support Services at UC Davis Veterinary Hospital: ![]()
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