How To Give Your Dog Turmeric
So if you’re ready to give your dog turmeric, there are a few things you need to know. The curcumin in turmeric is hard for your dog to absorb if it’s given by itself. So it’s important*to combine turmeric*with a healthy oil like coconut oil. This can increase the absorption significantly.
Dr Michael Greger MD also found that a phytochemical in black pepper called peperine that can increase the absorption of curcumin by up to 2,000%. So you can’t give turmeric by itself and expect good results. But here’s a simple recipe you can make at home:
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You can add the Golden Paste directly to your dog’s meals by mixing it with some water or kefir. Most dogs don’t mind the taste at all!
-Small dogs should start with about 1/4 teaspoon per day
-Medium dogs can start with 1/2 teaspoon per day
-Large dogs can start with 3/4 teaspoon per day
-Giant dogs can start with 1 teaspoon per day
This is a rough starting point, but you can increase the amount from there, up to about a Tbsp for larger dogs. But you’ll want to give turmeric*in smaller amounts a few times a day because curcumin leaves the body quickly.
And you’ll want to*be careful when you’re working with turmeric … its bright yellow color can stain your hands, countertops and your dog! So mix your turmeric paste with some kefir or mix it well into his food or he’ll be sporting a yellow mustache!
And turmeric is binding and can cause constipation, so add some water or kefir to his meals when you add turmeric.
Some Dogs Shouldn’t Get Turmeric
The best thing about turmeric is that it works and it’s safe. But not all dogs should get turmeric.*Turmeric is a “warming” spice so if your dog is *always hot and seeking out cool floors to lie on, turmeric may not be for him.
Turmeric can also interact with some medications, including anti-inflammatory and diabetes drugs, and it may interfere with some chemotherapy treatments … so if your dog’s on any medications, check with your holistic vet before adding turmeric to his diet. Chances are, it will only help but it’s always best to check. Turmeric is also contraindicated for patients with bile tract obstruction or gallstones.
Bonus – Turmeric Is A Powerful Antioxidant
So there are a whole lot of reasons to start giving your dog turmeric. But I haven’t mentioned the best one yet … turmeric is a powerful antioxidant and antioxidants can slow down aging, degeneration and even increase lifespan.
The main benefit of antioxidants is that they help fight free radical damage. Free radicals are unpaired electrons that can*accumulate in cells. They’re the byproduct of metabolism, sometimes the immune system creates them to fight viruses and bacteria, and they’re also formed when your dog is exposed to chemicals, pesticides, processed foods, pollution, radiation and toxins.
Once free radicals form in cells, their single electron makes them*very unstable and they react quickly with other compounds to*capture a second electron to make them stable again. They usually*just attack the closest stable molecule and steal its electron and the damaged molecule with the missing electron becomes another free radical and a chain reaction is set in motion.
This process is called oxidative stress and it*causes damage to the cells, proteins and DNA in your dog’s body.*A 2015 study*at the Guangdong University of Technology discussed how oxidative stress activates inflammatory pathways leading to many chronic diseases, including cancer. Their research suggests that “curcumin can play a key role in the prevention and treatment of chronic inflammation diseases.”
So move over variety … turmeric is the new spice of life! We think EVERY dog should be getting turmeric every day.