Inflammation is the leading cause of many diseases and ailments. Turmeric is an all-natural anti-inflammatory that reduces the risks of everything from hip-dysplasia to cancer.
I firmly believe in prevention through a species appropriate diet and proper supplementation. This is why I feed turmeric.
Below is the recipe I use to make turmeric cubes.
Recipe:
1/2 cup of organic turmeric powder
1 cup of water [add water 1/4 cup at a time to thin slowly]
1 1/2 teaspoons of organic ground black pepper
Stir until it forms a paste.
Yields:
380 cubes
There are 113 grams in 1/2 cup of turmeric which equals 113,000mg.
113,000 divided by 380 cubes = 297 mg per cube
The suggested dosage is approximately 15 to 20 mg per pound of body weight in dogs, 150-200mg for cats. A simpler way of looking at it is an 1/8 to a 1/4 teaspoon per day, for every 10lbs of dog weight. Make sure your pet has lots of water to ensure that they don’t get constipated or dehydrated.
For turmeric to keep its potency it must stay refrigerated (for up to 2-3 weeks) or frozen (for up to 6 months). I recommend freezing to help the cubes keep their shape.
Everything you need to make turmeric cubes:
Disclaimer: Turmeric is a blood thinner so you must tell your vet that your dog is taking it in the case of an emergency. When preparing for a surgery stop giving turmeric beforehand. Contact your veterinarian for professional advice on how far ahead of time to stop giving the supplement. It is not recommended to give turmeric along with any other drugs. Give one or the other, but not both. Some dogs are sensitive to turmeric so increase dosage slowly and back off of the recommended dosage if your dog’s digestive system is not happy with the supplement.
This is such an awesome post! We have an older dog and have switched vets three times this year already. They were all so set on trying to pump her full of pills and shots and I didn’t think it was a good idea. I know that somethings have to be treated that way but I really want to start being more aware and holistic about medical treatment.
Thank you Sarah! I’m glad you found it helpful. Sounds like you need my eBook Foods Your Dog Is Dying For. There are 5 additions you can make to your dog’s diet (including turmeric) that will help tremendously!
For the body to benefit and absorb the curcumin and help the pepper to do its job, it needs a source of oil with it
Hey Karen! Turmeric needs fat, which your dog will get from their raw diet. No oil is needed.