What is the minimum taurine level required in commercial dog food?

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What is the minimum level of taurine allowed in dog foods, or is there no minimum at this time? Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Female | spayed | 6 years old | 17 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately there are no minimum levels for ingredients of pet food. SO each pet food company can decide themselves what they put into their food. Usually taurine is not added to dog food as it is assumed that taurine is provided by red meat present in the dog food. There is research being done. Best stick with complete dog food manufactured by a reputable company, for medium sized dogs, and age group.

What is the minimum taurine level required in commercial dog food?

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