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The ASPCA says cats need the amino acid taurine for which body parts?

Taurine supports a cat's heart and eyes.

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Why: The ASPCA says cats require taurine, an essential amino acid, for heart and eye health. International Cat Care adds that taurine is not found in plants.

Huh, didn't know that: International Cat Care lists taurine, arginine, methionine and cysteine as nutrients not found in plants.

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Answer: Heart and eyes. The ASPCA says cats require taurine, an essential amino acid, for heart and eye health. International Cat Care adds that taurine is not found in plants.

  1. ASPCA, General Cat Care www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/general-cat-care
    Cats require taurine, an essential amino acid, for heart and eye health.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. International Cat Care, Feeding your cat or kitten icatcare.org/articles/feeding-your-cat-or-kitten
    these are taurine, arginine, methionine and cysteine, which are not found in plants.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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