Ideally, no. The good news is the vast majority of dogs will never suffer taurine deficiency. That’s because, unlike cats, dogs can produce their own taurine from a good and balanced diet, especially if it’s full of high-quality meat.
However, if a dog isn’t getting the right food — or has a genetic disposition to taurine deficiency, as some dogs do, particularly among larger breeds and American Cocker Spaniels — then there could be an issue.
Luckily, your vet, with your keen observations, will be able to diagnose
taurine deficiency and advise on a remedy.
And while your dog’s tolerance for taurine is pretty robust, making an ‘overdose’ highly unlikely, it’s wise — for your dog and your pocket — to avoid adding supplements without veterinary input.
For a bit more detail, particularly on the potential symptoms of taurine deficiency, I highly recommend reading the article here.
That’s it from me today. Time to keep my taurine levels up with a hearty breakfast.
