What is Turmeric
The turmeric plant is found in India, Asia, and Africa and is widely used in food, as a coloring agent and in Indian and Chinese traditional medicine.
With the knowledge of turmeric's amazing anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties becoming know, mainstream health conscious people are using it more and more.
Many of us are wanting to reduce toxic chemicals in our everyday lives and are turning to natural alternatives.
Benefits of Turmeric
1. Anti-cancer properties - Studies have had promising results for cancer prevention particularly with pancreatic, colon, prostate, lung and oral cancers. It has had significant success in reducing bone cancer in dogs.
2. Osteoarthritis - Turmeric has been found to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis due to it's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
3. Healthy heart - Turmeric is known to reduce plaque build up and overall cholesterol levels
4. Skin conditions - Turmeric has significant success in reducing skin conditions in dogs caused by bacteria, allergies, and immune disease.
How to give your dog Turmeric
In order to get more turmeric into your dog's diet, you can sprinkle it on your dog's food, give your dog a supplement or make a paste from high-quality organic turmeric powder.
The paste is most effective as it can be formulated for maximum effect. For turmeric to be most effective, it needs to be combined with pepper. This will significantly increase the absorption of the turmeric properties into your dog's system.
Turmeric Paste
Turmeric paste is made by combining the following ingredients:
· 1/2 cup Turmeric powder - High-quality organic
· 1 1/2 teaspoons Black pepper
· 1 cup Water
· 70ml Coconut oil
Mix the turmeric and water over low heat to thicken, add pepper and coconut oil. Mix well into a thick paste. You may water this down to mix with your dog's food.
It is important also to know how much of the paste to administer to your dog and this will depend on your dog's weight. A 20lb dog will need 1/4 teaspoon while a 50 lb dog will need 1 whole teaspoon. Dosage is available in the link above.
As with all new diets and food that you give your dog, start small. Work up to the full amount and be mindful of your dog reaction. If you notice signs of an upset stomach, reduce the amount until your dog gets used to it.
Consult your vet
Being natural, turmeric is relatively safe for your dog in the right amounts but there are times when turmeric may not be the best solution for your dog. Dogs with liver and kidney disease should not be given turmeric as it is a blood thinner. It is therefore also not advisable for dogs that will be undergoing surgery.
If your dog is suffering from skin conditions or arthritis and has been taking harsh medication, consider trying a turmeric paste. Reducing the harsh chemicals will improve all aspects of your dog's health. It is definitely worth trying an alternative to improve your dog's health.
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