11 AMINOÁCIDOS ESENCIALES para tu GATO 🐱 ¡Evita las Deficiencias Nutricionales!

If we don't feed our cat properly, it can suffer from nutritional deficiencies such as essential amino acids. In this video by an animal expert, we'll talk about them. Let's take a look at them. What are the essential amino acids in a cat? Since cats are strict carnivores, it's very important to choose feed formulated with a high amount of animal protein that guarantees obtaining all the essential amino acids. In addition, if they don't consume the amount of protein they need in their diet, they start to consume exclusively what is stored in their body, affecting their health. Cats have 20 different amino acids, of which only 11 are essential. If your cat doesn't get these essential amino acids, their physiological function will begin to be damaged and the synthesis of essential protein will be impeded and their health will be compromised in many ways. In the case of kittens, their growth will be affected. Let's take a Look at these 11 essential amino acids in cats and how they are obtained. 1. Taurine this fulfills several functions in the cat's body. Bile production, acts as an antioxidant, regulates calcium, prevents liver diseases and intervenes in the healthy functioning of the heart and eyesight, among others. Our little felines can obtain it, especially in organs such as the heart, lungs, liver and kidneys, as well as the muscles or the nervous system. In addition, it is more abundant in poultry meat than in lamb or veal. 2. Arginine this is important for the synthesis of urea from ammonia and participates in its elimination. If arginine is not present, ammonia poisoning can occur in our cat, which can be fatal within a period of hours. In general, cats can obtain arginine in muscles, organs and gelatin. 3. Methionine and cysteine Both are important amino acids for the synthesis of keratin, which is the main protein in the skin, nails and hair of cats. They are obtained in the proteins of fish and eggs as well as the casein in dairy products. Wheat and corn can also be an important source. Discover how to make sardine biscuits for cats in the video above. 4. Lysine this is usually the amino acid that is most at risk of becoming deficient if cat food is not formulated correctly. It is involved in the formation of proteins and helps your cat's natural immunity. Lysine is usually obtained from animal sources, especially from muscle. Soy proteins are also a good source of this essential amino acid. Number five. Phenylalanine and tyrosine. Phenylalanine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones, coat color and iris pigmentation. Tyrosine on the other hand, is involved in the formation of hormones necessary for proper brain function and reproductive activity. Phenylalanine can be found in most protein sources from poultry, pork, beef and fish. Rice, on the other hand, contains good amounts of tyrosine number six, leucine, isoleucine and phenylalanine. These are branched chain amino acids that are involved in protein synthesis and in delaying its breakdown in the muscles. In addition, isoleucine is essential in the formation of hemoglobin and is involved in blood clotting. All three are usually obtained from beef, lamb, poultry and eggs. 7. In addition to protein formation, it is involved in the synthesis of compounds such as histine, which is a substance involved in allergic processes. They are obtained from the meat and blood of animals and fish. 8. Threonine this is involved in the production of energy in your cat cells and in the metabolism of fats. It can be found in the meats of poultry, lamb, pork, beef and fish. 9. Tryptophan acts in the regulation of anxiety, sleep and stress. The main sources of tryptophan for cats are poultry, meat, fish, eggs and cereals. Learn more about feline nutrition in the video that we have included in the card. Tips for feeding your cat correctly in order for your cat to obtain these essential amino acids, we recommend that you follow these tips when feeding it to start feed it a complete feed formulated for this species. Never feed it dog food. Do not force it to follow a vegetarian diet or one high in carbohydrates and low in protein. You can sometimes give it meat directly but avoid raw meat because it can transmit diseases. Finally, you can supplement its diet with cat milk, which usually contains essential amino acids such as taurine. If you want to continue learning about feline nutrition, don't miss the playlist that we have left for you here on the side. Tell us, did you know about the essential amino acids in cats? Until next time, experts.