Arginine

Description: An amino acid that is essential for cats, puppies and dogs. It is typically found in adequate amounts in protein sources. (Products intended for other species such as human enteral products and milk replacers may not have enough arginine to meet the needs of dogs and cats).

Properties: Assists in detoxification of nitrogenous wastes.

Actions: Arginine is an important intermediate in the urea cycle. Thus it is part of the metabolic process which converts the body's wastes (eg. ammonia) into less toxic substances (eg. urea).