Taurine (Supplement) for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Taurine (Supplement) is used in cat for Dilated cardiomyopathy (taurine deficiency). Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Taurine (Supplement) in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Taurine Veterinary
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 125–250 mg/cat total | q12h | Long-term supplementation; cardiac improvement expected in 3-6 months | Dilated cardiomyopathy (taurine deficiency) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; ACVIM Consensus on DCM |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 500 mg total (PO).
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Mechanism of action
Essential amino acid in cats; conditionally essential in dogs. Critical for cardiac function (myocardial contractility), retinal health, bile acid conjugation, and reproduction.
Side effects & warnings
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 cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Taurine (Supplement) dosing in other species
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 cat — 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.