The effects of taurine on cats:

1. Function on the retina: Without taurine, cats will not be able to see clearly at night when they cannot see their fingers. , it is difficult to move even an inch. Reducing the amount of taurine consumed by a female cat during pregnancy will not only cause retinal degeneration in the mother, but also cause abnormal vision in the newborn kittens.

2. Related to cat reproduction: Taurine is an essential nutrient for the normal pregnancy and delivery of female cats and the survival and normal development of kittens. If lacking, symptoms such as low reproductive capacity, miscarriage, light weight of kittens, slow growth, and low survival rate will occur.

3. Effect on myocardial function: The concentration of taurine in the myocardium of normal cats is very high, while the concentration of taurine in the myocardium of cats with dilated cardiomyopathy is very low. The taurine method can restore normal heart muscle function in most cats.

4. Related to the cat’s neurological function: Taurine has a high concentration in the cat’s central nervous system, and its metabolism is very active. It is an essential nutrient for the normal development of the brain. Moreover, taurine has an anticonvulsant effect, is an effective anti-epileptic agent, and has an inhibitory effect on neurons.

5. Related to the cat’s immune function: There is a considerable amount of taurine in the cat’s lymphocytes. When lacking, the immune function of lymphocytes and neutrophils will decrease.

How much sulfuric acid does a cat need to take in a day?

Adult cats: The prescribed daily requirement of taurine is 400mg/kg dry matter, but in commercially supplied pet food, the actual requirement is 1000mg/kg for the product Dry matter, for canned food, it is 2500mg/kg dry matter. The reason why it is necessary to increase the amount of taurine supplementation was determined after research using stable isotope technology.

Kittens: The demand for taurine is less than that of adult cats, about half of the taurine required by adult cats.