#Taurine deficiency symptoms trial

#Taurine deficiency symptoms trial

None of these diets were feeding trial tested using Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) procedures. Twenty-three of 24 dogs diagnosed with taurine deficiency and dilated cardiomyopathy were fed diets that were either grain-free, legume-rich, or a combination of these factors.

The prevalence of low whole blood taurine concentrations in the healthy golden retrievers was calculated. Associations were evaluated between specific diets and taurine deficiency or congestive heart failure. Baseline and follow-up echocardiographic data were compared. In this multicenter prospective observational study, baseline and follow-up echocardiographic data, complete diet and medical histories, and whole blood, plasma, or serum taurine concentrations were obtained. Twenty-four client-owned golden retrievers with documented taurine deficiency and dilated cardiomyopathy and 52 healthy client-owned golden retrievers. A second aim was to determine the whole blood taurine concentrations in a representative sample of healthy golden retrievers.

To describe the clinical, dietary, and echocardiographic features in golden retrievers diagnosed with taurine deficiency and dilated cardiomyopathy, and to determine specific dietary associations. Golden retrievers are over-represented in cases of taurine-deficient dilated cardiomyopathy and recently a surge in cases has prompted further investigation. 15 Veterinary Emergency Clinic, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.14 Department of Companion Animals, Atlantic Veterinary College University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.Paul, Minnesota, United States of America. 13 Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine University of Minnesota, St.12 CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets, Towson, Maryland, United States of America.11 MSPCA Angell West, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States of America.10 Veterinary Cardiopulmonary Care Center, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America.9 The Regional Veterinary Referral Center, CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets, Springfield, Virginia, United States of America.8 CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets Annapolis, Annapolis, Maryland, United States of America.7 Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists, Glendale, Wisconsin, United States of America.6 Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America.5 SAGE Centers for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care, Dublin, California, United States of America.4 Mission Valley Veterinary Cardiology, Gilroy, California, United States of America.3 Animal Emergency & Referral Associates, Fairfield, New Jersey, United States of America.2 Department of Molecular Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine University of California Davis, Davis, California, United States of America.

1 Department of Medicine & Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine University of California Davis, Davis, California, United States of America.