DCM & Taurine

👩🏼‍🔬 The FDA has released an official statement announcing that there is no link between DCM (Dilated Cardiomyopathy) and Grain-Free diets in dogs! But what was this all about to begin with?

DCM is caused by a deficiency in Taurine, an amino acid, for some reason for another. The belief was that something in grain free food was blocking the absorption of Taurine and thus causing dogs to develop Nutritional DCM. The solution was to push prescription diets and other grain inclusive foods, packed to the brim with synthetic nutrients and overly processed cheap ingredients. But taurine is still an essential nutrient, that helps the eyes, heart and Immune System— SO I thought I would go over some whole food sources of Taurine for those whose dogs may be predisposed!

🥩Wholefood Taurine Sources: ANIMAL PRODUCTS! Goat Milk, Eggs, Fish, dark meats(Turkey/chicken), organ meats, PORK LOIN ( our fave 😸), Mussels, Oysters, and other dark meats!

NOT Sources Of Taurine: GRAINS, vegetables, peas, literally any plant product at all. 🥴

SO if you want to prevent heart diseases or taurine deficiencies, Consider rotating some fresh meats, eggs, or goat milks into your pets meals! 🍖🥚