Description
In 1987 a cat disease disappeared almost overnight
Until the eighties, dilated cardiomyopathy was one of the most common heart diseases in domestic cats. Then a research group led by Paul Pion discovered the reason: a deficiency of Taurine in the cat food of the time.
The manufacturers reacted, taurine became a mandatory ingredient – and the disease became rare in cats.
This story is the best introduction to this product for two reasons. First, it shows how directly a cat's diet is connected to its heart muscle. Second, it explains why we do not treat taurine as a side ingredient.
Why cats differ from almost all other mammals when it comes to taurine
Dogs and humans can produce taurine themselves from two amino acids. Cats can hardly do this – they largely lack the necessary enzymes. In addition, they constantly lose taurine through their bile acids.
For the cat, taurine is therefore essential: it has to come from outside, every day. A good complete food covers the basic requirement. An additional supply is a sensible buffer for older animals, for home-cooked feeding or in phases of strain.
What is in it besides taurine
| Active ingredient | Why |
|---|---|
| L-carnitine | Channels long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria. The heart muscle covers a large part of its energy needs from fat – without carnitine, the fuel does not get to where it is burned. |
| Magnesium as bisglycinate | Involved in the electrical excitability of the muscle cell. As an amino acid chelate, not as a poorly available oxide. |
| Coenzyme Q10 | Sits in the respiratory chain – where the cell actually produces its energy. Heart muscle cells contain more of it than almost any other tissue. |
| B complex, complete | Cofactors of the energy metabolism. Water-soluble, so they need daily replenishment. |
| Omega-3 from fish and algae oil | Moderately dosed – see below. |
Why there is less omega-3 in here than in our own previous version
The first formula of this product contained almost twice the amount of fish and algae oil. We reduced the amount considerably in version 3.0.
The reason: in the scientific literature, effects on blood clotting and heart rhythm are discussed in cats at high omega-3 amounts. For a product meant to support the heart of all things, an ingredient that could influence the rhythm would be the wrong kind of generosity.
The daily amount now stands at around 160 mg EPA + DHA.
Dosage
| Weight | Daily amount |
|---|---|
| up to 2 kg | 0.5 ml |
| 2–4 kg | 1.0 ml |
| 4–6 kg | 1.5 ml |
| over 6 kg | 2.0 ml |
A maximum of 2.0 ml per day. 50 ml amber glass, 0.5 ml dosing pump and measuring cup included, bottled under nitrogen. Store refrigerated; after opening, 8 weeks.
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Shop opening: September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my cat breathing faster than usual?
This can have harmless or more serious causes – with persistently fast breathing, always see a vet. Cardio-Core™ provides accompanying support for normal heart function.
What does coughing mean in cats?
Coughing is rarer in cats than in dogs and should be taken seriously.
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