Grain-Free Dog (and Cat) Food, Taurine, and Heart Disease
REVISED 2/2/22 NOTE: We now know that the purported link between grain-free pet foods and heart disease was more speculative than causal. I can say with confidence that grain-free foods DO NOT cause heart disease in dogs or cats. There is no scientific evidence to support FDA's original theory, much less its naming of brands involved. For a detailed history and analysis of the issue, see this article by Dr. Ryan Yamka. In July 2018, the FDA released a warning about grain-free dog foods and their possible connection to the development ...