TUMERIC POWDER
While regular use of turmeric for dogs used to be seen as unusual, now it’s the norm! The benefits of adding this amazing spice to your four legged friend’s diet, is huge. There are a number of natural herbs, plants and spices that are often considered outside the realm of what’s consider “normal” for pets, but offer just as many health benefits that work equally as well for dogs as they do for us.
For example, dogs who suffer with joint inflammation or memory issues may benefit when turmeric is added regularly to their diet.
A SIMPLE EFFECTIVE METHOD
It’s easiest to use a brand of capsules already designed specifically for dogs verses trying to figure out which human dose will work. Plus, quality can differ. However you can make your own golden paste, see the recipe below:
HOW CAN TURMERIC HELP YOUR DOG?
There are a number of recorded benefits of how this spice can help your dog.
Pain: because all dogs are subject to arthritis, turmeric can play an important role due to its anti-inflammatory properties. It tops the list for natural remedies for treating dogs with stiff joints.
Blood Clots: Tumeric is also a blood thinner, which makes it an essential component when it comes to reducing the risk of blood clots and ridding the body of excess cholesterol. Although cholesterol doesn’t affect dogs as it does people, clots can lead to a number of problems for dogs, including heart issues.
IRRITABLE BOWEL DISEASE
Tumeric also stimulates bile production in the liver, which aids in digesting food properly because it helps break down dietary fats. Active dogs require diets that have at least 20 percent fat, so a little turmeric can go a long way with respect to aiding in overall digestion. Dogs that are pregnant, nursing or underweight require more fat in the diet, which means that more turmeric could help.
Cancer: There are some reports emerging, albeit somewhat tentatively, that turmeric could play a role in fighting cancer. Animal and test tube studies have revealed the spice’s capability to play a role in preventative medicine as an antioxidant. It has also been proven to shut down the blood vessels that feed cancer cells in some cases, although more research is certainly required on the subject.
Dementia: In India where turmeric is used regularly among many; the number of people suffering from dementia and similar memory related diseases is considered very low.
THINGS TO WATCH OUT FOR WITH TURMERIC
A common symptom when trying to feed to much turmerc too quickly is nausea. Again, start slow and work up.
It’s a binding agent, for one thing, which means that it can lead to constipation in some dogs. Due of this possibility, dogs should have access o plenty of water along. A little yogurt can also be administered to balance out the digestive flora.
Dogs that are prone to kidney stones should not be given turmeric since it increases urinary oxalate levels.
Also, some dogs are sensitive to turmeric and develop stomach upset. If this happens it’s possible that you’re giving too much or that your dog is simply sensitive to the spice when added directly to their food.
Studies in people conclude that turmeric can have a negative effect if taking drugs for acid indigestion such as histamine used for acid reflux, etc. It’s recommended to avoid feeding turmeric and acid reducers at the same time.
They also indicate that it can have an effect on dogs taking prescription drugs for diabetes. Same applies here; avoid giving turmeric and diabetic drugs together,
Overall, most case studies have revealed many positive effects with dogs taking turmeric. Nonetheless, better safe than sorry.
GOLDEN PASTE RECIPE
Dosage is roughly one eighth to one quarter teaspoon per 10 pounds of your dog’s body weight. Start slow and work up.
TURMERIC PASTE RECIPE THAT LASTS 2 WEEKS IN THE FRIDGE
While regular use of turmeric for dogs used to be seen as unusual, now it’s the norm! The benefits of adding this amazing spice to your four legged friend’s diet, is huge. There are a number of natural herbs, plants and spices that are often considered outside the realm of what’s consider “normal” for pets, but offer just as many health benefits that work equally as well for dogs as they do for us.
For example, dogs who suffer with joint inflammation or memory issues may benefit when turmeric is added regularly to their diet.
A SIMPLE EFFECTIVE METHOD
It’s easiest to use a brand of capsules already designed specifically for dogs verses trying to figure out which human dose will work. Plus, quality can differ. However you can make your own golden paste, see the recipe below:
HOW CAN TURMERIC HELP YOUR DOG?
There are a number of recorded benefits of how this spice can help your dog.
Pain: because all dogs are subject to arthritis, turmeric can play an important role due to its anti-inflammatory properties. It tops the list for natural remedies for treating dogs with stiff joints.
Blood Clots: Tumeric is also a blood thinner, which makes it an essential component when it comes to reducing the risk of blood clots and ridding the body of excess cholesterol. Although cholesterol doesn’t affect dogs as it does people, clots can lead to a number of problems for dogs, including heart issues.
IRRITABLE BOWEL DISEASE
Tumeric also stimulates bile production in the liver, which aids in digesting food properly because it helps break down dietary fats. Active dogs require diets that have at least 20 percent fat, so a little turmeric can go a long way with respect to aiding in overall digestion. Dogs that are pregnant, nursing or underweight require more fat in the diet, which means that more turmeric could help.
Cancer: There are some reports emerging, albeit somewhat tentatively, that turmeric could play a role in fighting cancer. Animal and test tube studies have revealed the spice’s capability to play a role in preventative medicine as an antioxidant. It has also been proven to shut down the blood vessels that feed cancer cells in some cases, although more research is certainly required on the subject.
Dementia: In India where turmeric is used regularly among many; the number of people suffering from dementia and similar memory related diseases is considered very low.
THINGS TO WATCH OUT FOR WITH TURMERIC
A common symptom when trying to feed to much turmerc too quickly is nausea. Again, start slow and work up.
It’s a binding agent, for one thing, which means that it can lead to constipation in some dogs. Due of this possibility, dogs should have access o plenty of water along. A little yogurt can also be administered to balance out the digestive flora.
Dogs that are prone to kidney stones should not be given turmeric since it increases urinary oxalate levels.
Also, some dogs are sensitive to turmeric and develop stomach upset. If this happens it’s possible that you’re giving too much or that your dog is simply sensitive to the spice when added directly to their food.
Studies in people conclude that turmeric can have a negative effect if taking drugs for acid indigestion such as histamine used for acid reflux, etc. It’s recommended to avoid feeding turmeric and acid reducers at the same time.
They also indicate that it can have an effect on dogs taking prescription drugs for diabetes. Same applies here; avoid giving turmeric and diabetic drugs together,
Overall, most case studies have revealed many positive effects with dogs taking turmeric. Nonetheless, better safe than sorry.
GOLDEN PASTE RECIPE
- 1/2 cup (125 mls/60gms) turmeric powder.
- 1 cup water (250 mls) PLUS 1 cup water in reserve, if needed.
- 1/3 cup (70 mls) one of the following oils: Raw (unrefined) Cold Pressed Coconut Oil, Linseed (flaxseed) oil or Virgin/Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
- 2-3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper.
Dosage is roughly one eighth to one quarter teaspoon per 10 pounds of your dog’s body weight. Start slow and work up.
TURMERIC PASTE RECIPE THAT LASTS 2 WEEKS IN THE FRIDGE
