What is Taurine and why do cats require it?
A. Taurine is an ‘essential amino acid’ for cats. This means that it cannot be manufactured in the body and must be in the cats diets. Taurine is necessary for the proper development and continued functioning of eyes, heart, nervous and reproductive systems. Plants are devoid of taurine, where as fish and animal tissue contain high levels. RIPLEES RANCH cat food provide the correct level of taurine recommended by the CVMA.