🐾 Taurine Supplements for Dogs: What You Need to Know No FDA Approval? No Problem—Here’s What Pet Parents Should Understand Taurine is one of the most talked-about nutrients in the dog world today—especially for owners concerned about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Many pet parents want to supplement taurine, but quickly discover that in the United States, there are no FDA-approved taurine supplements specifically for dogs. So what gives? And what are your safe, holistic alternatives? Let’s break it down. --- ⚖️ Why No FDA-Approved Taurine Supplement for Dogs? The FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration) does not currently approve taurine as a veterinary drug. Here’s why: Taurine is considered a dietary supplement, not a prescription drug. Most dogs synthesize taurine on their own, so it hasn’t traditionally been viewed as “essential” in canine diets. Approval requires clinical trials, which are expensive and often only pursued for drugs treating widespread, urgent diseases. 🐕🦺 Tha...
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