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If you’d rather give your pup an all-natural homemade solution, here’s the best recipe. The Golden Paste was created by Dr. Doug English, an Australian veterinarian, and long-time turmeric researcher. Read up to learn about the benefits and uses of turmeric for dogs, available formulations, and a golden paste recipe to try on your canine companions. What is Turmeric? If you need more effect, increase to 1/2 - 3/4 of a teaspoon 3 - 4 times a day. You don't need much. Some move on to a full teaspoon for even more effect. See what your body needs and feed small amounts routinely to keep it in your system. As Duggie says: " Little and often is best". Lab-based studies have shown that turmeric has potent suppressive effects on inflammation. 2 As inflammation is associated with chronic health conditions, including allergies, colitis, arthritis and obesity, this may explain many of turmeric's potential health benefits. Turmeric is perfectly safe to feed dogs in measured quantities. By itself, this spice isn’t well absorbed, so it is best to pair it with the ingredients found in golden paste (see recipe above). Where Can I Buy Turmeric From?

Is golden paste better than a turmeric capsule or tablet?

For that reason, it has been found that for the most part, offering turmeric for dogs in golden paste has the best outcome ( see our recipe). How Much Turmeric Can You Give a Dog?

Golden Paste with Ginger– add up to 1 tablespoon of ground ginger at the same time you are adding the pepper. Goel A, Kunnumakkara A, Aggarwal B.Curcumin as “Curecumin”: from kitchen to clinic. PubMed.gov. 15, February 2008.

Ravindran J, Prasad S, Aggarwal B.Curcumin and cancer cells: How many ways can curry kill tumor cells selectively? American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Journal. 11, September 2009. Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, can help with diseases such as diabetes, arthritis and liver disease. It can even help with cancer and health issues such as Alzheimer’s Disease.