Protect Your Dog's Heart with Taurine

After a recent investigation by the Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), reports have shown a possible link between the rise in DCM among dogs and certain high-end pet food brands. Among the 16 pet food brands listed in this report, they found the food had little to no taurine in their ingredients. 

But why is taurine so essential to your furkid's health?

Besides protecting your dog's heart, taurine also aids in many bodily functions. Most healthy dogs can even produce taurine naturally when they are given a diet rich in high-quality meat and proteins.

However, studies suggest that dogs begin to lose this ability and become more at risk of DCM when fed a constant diet made with poor quality meats or with the improper formulation of ingredients. Many breeds can become even more susceptible to DCM, such as Doberman Pinschers, Newfoundlands, American Cocker Spaniels, and Portuguese Water Dogs.  If your furkid is one of these at-risk breeds, consider switching to a taurine-rich diet today.

Consult a veterinarian today if you see any signs and symptoms of DCM in your furkid:

"I believe the low levels of taurine and the absence of CoQ10...together with another important heart amino acid (L-carnitine) may cause DCM in dogs exclusively on dry dog food." - Dr. Jean-Paul Ly

Our holistic veterinarian, Dr. Jean-Paul Ly, was among the first in the world to recognize a link between taurine-deficiency and dogs with DCM.

He found taurine was one of the main sources of energy used by a dog's heart muscle cells, making it an essential ingredient in keeping our dogs strong and healthy. Since then, Dr. Ly has strongly advocated for a taurine-rich diet to help prevent DCM in dogs.

We at Wishbone took his advice to heart – literally! Not only did we help create a heart-healthy dog food, but we also did it the right way – through low-temperature, small-batch cooking!

"High processing temperatures will render most of [the nutrients] useless. Taurine itself is an antioxidant and oxidizes over time in the bag especially when it is opened!"

To prevent the loss of taurine while cooking, Wishbone gourmet pet food is cooked gently over low temperatures to help seal in all the natural goodness of our 8 superfoods and our high-quality New Zealand meats. This ensures every serving of Wishbone is rich in taurine and other essential nutrients your furkids need every day.

Each recipe is also cooked in small artisanal batches to seal in the aroma and flavors of our premium, gourmet ingredients. Open a bag of Wishbone and excite your dog's appetite with goodness you can smell.

Because pets are family, protect your dog's heart today with Wishbone gourmet pet food – rich in taurine and rich in love!