What is taurine in cat food?
Taurine is a beta sulfonic amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and are necessary for the body to function. Some amino acids are produced within the body but others must be obtained from the food. Amino acids can be classified as essential amino acids which are those that cannot be manufactured by the body. For cats, taurine is an essential amino acid that they cannot produce themselves and therefore has to be provided in their diet.
