Proteins, Amino Acids and Enzymes Home>Animal>Mammals>Cats>Nutrition>Proteins, Amino Acids and Enzymes     Web Pages Taurine and Its Importance in Cat Foods Iams Company article on what taurine is, why it is important to cats, why it isn't always listed as an ingredient, how levels are checked, and clinical signs of taurine deficiency. Vegetarian Diet for Cats? The Vegetarian Society Information Sheet cautions against feeding cats a vegetarian diet. Lesson of the Pottenger's Cats Experiment--Cats Are Not Humans Review of experiments comparing cats fed raw meat vs. cooked meat diets, plus comparative taurine requirements and synthesis in cats vs. humans. Fish as Cat Food Provet healthcare information article on health problems that can be caused by feeding cats all fish diets. A Cat's Protein Requirements Crazy for Kitties article on protein and amino acid requirements in cats. Why Does the Cat Need High Protein Diet? IG Hawaii article on the importance of feeding cats a high protein diet. Kitty is a Carnivore The Daily Cat article on why cats must eat meat. Taurine for Your Cat Blue Cross of India article on the importance of taurine in the feline diet. Amino Acids Blakkatz Cattery article on amino acid requirements in the cat, with special attention to taurine and arginine. Taurine - A Compilation by Ch. M. Ruessheim Detailed information on taurine and cats, including scientific references. Protein Requirements for Good Cat Nutrition Protein sources in cat foods and their digestibility, quality, and daily requirements.