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That means making sure that you are feeding them a high quality food that contributes to their... Tags: [Raw Food Diet](https://blog.ironwillraw.com/topic/raw-food-diet), [Nutrition](https://blog.ironwillraw.com/topic/nutrition) [Read More](https://blog.ironwillraw.com/what-to-look-for-in-quality-pre-made-pet-food) ## [The Importance of Taurine for Cats](https://blog.ironwillraw.com/taurine-for-cats) Posted by [Matt Bonanno](https://blog.ironwillraw.com/author/matt-bonanno) on Jan 26, 2018 Taurine is an amino acid which humans and dogs synthesize organically. However, for cats, taurine is an essential amino acid. This means that it cannot be naturally produced by the body and must be consumed on a daily basis.... 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