The Golden Paste: Turmeric for your dogs and cats

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Turmeric uses in animals

Curcumin has the ability to help keep animals healthy, based on studies showing it has anti-cancer activities and so much more, highlighted by Dr. Karen Becker in the video below.

In fact, one study discussed by Dr. Becker states turmeric has more than two dozen anti-inflammatory compounds to help block an enzyme that cause inflammation associated with arthritis, which many of our animal friends suffer from with aging.

Other uses for turmeric for your animal friend include prevention. Curcumin is a powerful antioxidant that might help:

• Stave off cancer
• Promote liver function (latest reports say turmeric supplements can cause liver injury)
• Keep the digestive tract healthy
• Help control blood sugar levels
• Keep skin and eyes healthy
• More – the list is almost endless

There is also potential for turmeric to treat sarcoma in cats and slow the progression of autoimmune diseases and studies are ongoing. The Indian spice can also help your animal friends better cope with stress.

One of the best ways to give turmeric to your pet is to add it to food. If you want to give a supplement, look for one with a high absorption rate. If you have a holistic veterinarian you’ll want to discuss how much to give your pet.

Important:

You can also buy ground turmeric and make a paste using a high grade oil, such as coconut oil. Adding black pepper increases the absorption of turmeric. You can add the spice to your animal’s food. Again, dosing should be discussed with your Veterinarian. If you read pet food labels, many commercial products already contain some turmeric.

Updated note: Turmeric supplements have been found to cause liver injury in certain humans. Use with caution and in moderation.