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niknaknou wrote at 2007-10-21 19:29:23
Taurine is only useful in treating cardiomyopathy if it was the cause of the cardiomyopathy, i.e. if your cat was not fed a tinned diet which has taurine added. For other causes, adding taurine to your cats diet will have no benefit whatsoever.
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Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf
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Dermatology and ear diseases of dogs and cats
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I am the author of "Small Animal Ear Diseases; An Illustrated Guide" published by W.B. Saunders. I have over 25 years of clinical experience with a special interest in dermatologic conditions and ear diseases.
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