Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Taurine (Supplement) is used in dog for Diet-associated DCM/Taurine deficiency. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Taurine (Supplement) in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Taurine Veterinary
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 25–50 mg/kg | q8-12h | Long-term; combined with diet change; echocardiographic monitoring | Diet-associated DCM/Taurine deficiency | Moderate | FDA Investigation into Grain-Free DCM; ACVIM Consensus |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 2000 mg total (PO).
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 dog — 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.