Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Taurine (Supplement) is dosed at 250 mg/cat total PO q12h in cats, per Kittleson MD, Côté E. The Feline Cardiomyopathies: 3. Cardiomyopathies other than HCM. J Feline Med Surg. 2021;23(11):1053-1067. doi:10.1177/1098612x211021819 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1234 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1207, Taurine monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Taurine (Supplement) is used in cats for Dilated cardiomyopathy (taurine deficiency). Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Taurine (Supplement) in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Taurine Veterinary
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 250 mg/cat totalmax 500 mg total | q12h | Long-term supplementation; cardiac improvement expected in 3-6 months | Dilated cardiomyopathy (taurine deficiency) | Strong | Kittleson MD, Côté E. The Feline Cardiomyopathies: 3. Cardiomyopathies other than HCM. J Feline Med Surg. 2021;23(11):1053-1067. doi:10.1177/1098612x211021819 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1234 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1207, Taurine monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/animal) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.788 | • 500 mg/dog q12h PO. • 250 mg/cat q12h PO. |
| 250 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.788 | • 500 mg/dog q12h PO. • 250 mg/cat q12h PO. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Essential amino acid in cats; conditionally essential in dogs. Critical for cardiac function (myocardial contractility), retinal health, bile acid conjugation, and reproduction.
Deficiency causes dilated cardiomyopathy in cats and some dog breeds. Very safe even at high doses. Essential supplementation in home-prepared and grain-free diets.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Taurine (Supplement) dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 250 mg/cat total q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Taurine (Supplement) in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Taurine (Supplement) in cats include: Long-term supplementation; cardiac improvement expected in 3-6 months. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Taurine (Supplement) is indicated in cats for: Dilated cardiomyopathy (taurine deficiency).
These are general warnings for Taurine (Supplement) across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Deficiency causes dilated cardiomyopathy in cats and some dog breeds. Very safe even at high doses. Essential supplementation in home-prepared and grain-free diets.
Why a species-specific page? Taurine (Supplement) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.