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Is taurine-free wet food healthy for my 5-month-old Birman kitten?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Birman | Female | spayed | 1lb

I have a 5 months old birman, and I read that some of cat wet food has taurine. Please recommend me some which has no taurine, and some healthy food . Thanks

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Answered By Penelope Graben, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 30th, 2018

Hello, Taurine is an absolutely essential amino acid for cats and should be in any diet Coshida eats. A diet without taurine will cause cats to go blind and into early heart failure, as well as many other health problems. I hope this is helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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