Turmeric is the latest wonder herb from Southern India, but a huge rise in popularity comes with conflicting information. If you are researching Turmeric Tablets for Dogs, here is the low-down on this golden spice from the experts at Dorwest Herbs.
1. What should you look for when choosing your turmeric for dogs?
Due to the huge surge in popularity, unfortunately, there are those wanting to make a ‘quick buck’ by selling low-quality produce. Turmeric has even been found to be mixed with other ingredients and artificially coloured. So, here are the top tips to consider before buying turmeric supplements for dogs:
• Make sure your dog’s turmeric tablets are from a reputable company.
• Check the turmeric has been identified using various testing methods (macroscopy, microscopy, DNA & HPTLC) and can be fully traceable – with tests carried out from the field to the end product.
• Turmeric for dogs must be of medicinal quality; culinary turmeric is produced for taste not the quality of the curcuminoid compounds.
• Check that it’s sustainable and grown using responsible practices.
• Look for standardised quantities of the curcuminoids (the active part of the root).
2. Can the body easily use it? How to effectively supplement turmeric in dog food
The bioavailability (the amount available to be used by the body) of curcumin is low. Curcumin is poorly absorbed into the body and is then rapidly metabolised and eliminated from the body. You can increase the bioavailability of curcumin for dogs with two methods.
• Ingesting a fatty substance at the same time as curcumin.
Or/and
• Eating it with a compound found naturally in black pepper – piperine.
One study has found that taking piperine along with Curcumin can increase its bioavailability by 2000%!
Dorwest Herbs Turmeric Tablets for Dogs contain piperine, so this source of curcumin for dogs is easily absorbed.
Turmeric is relatively easy to give to your pet, simply adding turmeric and curcumin supplements to your dog’s normal diet will provide enough of the fat needed for its absorption.
3. Are there side effects of turmeric for dogs?
Turmeric is thought amongst herbalists to be a very safe herb. Although, it is important to discuss its use with your veterinarian before you give it to your pet, especially if they are taking any medication or about to undergo elective surgery.
It’s important to note that turmeric reportedly has anti-coagulant properties which could exacerbate clotting disorders.
4. There’s a range of health benefits of turmeric for dogs!
Turmeric has become an increasingly popular health trend, and for good reason. Our Turmeric Tablets for Dogs have naturally occurring anti-inflammatory and pain relief properties. And with so many studies currently being undertaken, there are likely more health benefits of turmeric for dogs we are yet to find out – watch this space!
5. What is curcumin and is it important?
Turmeric’s Latin name is Curcuma longa. Its therapeutic properties have been widely attributed to its ‘curcuminoids’ compounds.
There are 3 main curcuminoids of which 80% of this is the most well-known ‘curcumin’. Curcumin is thought to be the ‘active’ part of the plant however it is important to note that the whole herb exhibits activities superior to curcumin alone.
Good quality turmeric and curcumin supplement for dogs will contain a standardised amount of curcuminoids of 95%.
Taking the whole herb means you not only get the curcuminoids but also all the other compounds that makeup turmeric. This corresponds with a widely held belief of herbal medicine called synergy, and qualified herbalists will usually always prescribe the whole herb rather than compounds extracted from it.
For more information on Dorwest Herbs Turmeric Tablets for Dogs, get in touch with one of our experienced advisors. Call us today on 01308 897272 or use our contact form. Plus, get free UK delivery on orders over £50!
Please remember, you should always consult a vet if you are concerned about your pet’s health.
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42 thoughts on "5 Things You Should Know Before Buying Turmeric For Dogs"
I have read that turmeric needs to be spread out over time and given two or three times a day to be effective. Is this the case with Dorwest turmeric?
Hello,
Yes we recommend with our Turmeric to give with food to increase bio-availability and, depending on the size of your dog, if you are giving more than one tablet daily it is best to split the dose up in their morning and evening meal. I hope this helps. If you have any further questions, please call 01308 897272 or email info@dorwest.com and one of our advisors will be more than happy to help.
Is it safe to give turmeric to a dog who is already on a conventional NSAID from the vet?
Hello Louise, if your pet is on prescribed medication from the vet, we recommend that you should always consult your vet first.
Is it ok to give turmeric when your dog is on incurin and urillin ( for incontinence )
There are no known interactions with these medicines but we always advise to check with your vet if they are prescribed medication. Hope that helps
Turmeric . Isn’t powder more effective and easily absorbed by the system.
Hi Stefanja, our Turmeric Tablets our made with an incredibly pure and high potency extract of turmeric consisting of 95% curcuminoids (the active part of the herb) and teamed with Bioperine (black pepper extract) to increase the bioavailability of nutritional compounds. If you’d like more information or advice on any of our products, do give our product advisors a call on 01308 897272- The Dorwest Team
Can this be purchased in the USA?
Thanks
Hi Julia, yes you can order to the US, our website will calculate the exact cost of your order, taking into account the weight and delivery destination. This will be shown during the checkout process and before payment is made.
Please note that if your order is over 2kg in weight, no shipping costs will be shown during checkout and we will contact you by email to confirm the cost with you. The Dorwest Team
Is it ok to give this to a 4 month old puppy?
Hi Darci, whilst there is no issue giving this to a dog over the age of 8 weeks we would recommend calling to speak to our Customer Service Team regarding which product might be best suited to your dogs needs as we wouldn’t usually recommend for use in such a young dog unless there is a specific need. You can contact the team on the phone or via email.
I have a 12.5year old Lady Labrador. she suffers from arthritis. she has lost a considerable amount of weight over the past 2 years. Plus coat loss. We believe this was after an Xray which has resulted in a liver problem which is being monitored. she is not on any medication – although I think she would benefit from some pain relief. However, most medication for this contains paracetamol , which the Vet is loath to give her. So do you think your produce would be of any benefit to her?
Our Turmeric Tablets can help to support the body’s natural anti-inflammatory processes so may help if there is inflammation that is causing pain, but will not necessarily reduce pain itself. We would recommend consulting your veterinarian prior to use alongside your dog’s condition to make sure that they are happy with the tablets being used. If her liver is under strain, you may be interested in our Milk Thistle Tablets which help support liver function.
Can we give our dog Capsul Supplements of Tumeric Curcumin with Black Pepper for people, is there a maximum dose a dog of 165lbs can have?
Unfortunately as this is not one of our products, we are unable to advise on suitable doses. We would recommend contacting that particular company to check suitability for use in animals and what dose they would recommend. For your size dog, you would give 3 of our Turmeric Tablets per day but we cannot guarantee that this would be an appropriate dose for a different product.
I spoke to our vet after someone said you could give tumeric to dogs to help with arthritis. She said not to give oridinary tumeric from the supermarket as they are often mixed with black pepper, which she said was not safe to give to dogs. But I note that your tumeric tablets are teamed with Bioperine (black pepper extract) is this different to ones found in the supermarket please? Many thanks
Hi Angela – The black pepper extract we use is a patented piperine extract from black pepper so they do not contain black pepper itself. The amount used in our tablets is also very small (2mg) and is there to help improve bioavailability of active compounds. Our products are developed to be safe and effective in dogs (and cats). We would not recommend using products designed for humans and dosages/amounts of active ingredients may not be suitable for use in animals.
Hi i have two Whippets which are 12 year and a 2 year old my old lady is having a bit of movement trouble first thing in a morning or when she first gets up from a nap would they both be ok to put on turmeric tablets neither are on medication there weight is 11kg and my male is 15 kg
Hi Tracey – You could give both of them Turmeric Tablets if you wanted to, although they may not have any obvious/visible effect on your younger male. They help to support natural anti-inflammatory processes within the body so can be beneficial for joints that are getting a bit stiff and sore. We would recommend giving your female 1-1.5 tablets per day as she is only just into the medium dog weight bracket. You can give your male dog up to 2 tablets per day. We would recommend introducing them gradually over the course of a week or so and they should always be given with food.
Hi,
I’d like to give my 40kg dog high strength curcumin with piperine to increase bioavailability, as part of a treatment for cancer. Although you are not selling this as a treatment for cancer, having used it with a previous dog with Osteosarcoma, alongside other supplements and having spent a lot of time researching it’s uses, I’m wondering if it is a strong enough potency, or whether your product has an upper limit of RDA?
I know you couldn’t and don’t expect you to advice on treating cancer, I’m just trying to find a product that has a high bioavailability and is a high quality product.
Thank you in advance.
Hi Gemma – The Turmeric Extract (175mg equivalent to 7175mg of dry turmeric root) used in our product is 95% curcuminoids, the active part of turmeric, so is considered a very potent and pure extract. We include a patented black pepper extract to help increase bioavailability of active compounds and also always recommend giving with food to further increase this. As you’ve noted we are unable to advise as to the suitability of this product in relation to cancer. We would strongly advise consulting your vet prior to use in a dog with this sort of health condition.
What is the difference between your product and human grade
Hi Jean – Our products are designed for use in dogs and cats so their composition is ideal for these species. They are designed to be absorbed in a digestive tract that is a lot shorter than a human tract. Human products may not be utilised effectively by the system of a dog/cat if it is designed to take a certain amount of time to absorb/breakdown. Our products are suitable for human consumption and ingredients used are to quality standards set out in British/European Pharmacopoeia.
I’ve been giving my ten year old bearded collie YuMove tablets plus now for about a year but he’s just starting to show signs of pain in his back leg through stiffness and arthritis. He even yelps when he gets up after lying down. Am I ok to start him on turmeric tablets alongside YuMove? I am going to consult the vet too for some pain killers that can perhaps help him on a bad day.
Hi Wendy – There are no known interactions between the Turmeric Tablets and YuMove so you should be fine to give them together. We do not recommend giving the Turmeric Tablets alongside anti-coagulant medications or prior to surgery. We recommend always giving with food and introducing gradually as it is quite a strong herb. It may also be worth considering the Garlic and Fenugreek Tablets and Green Releaf Tablets as these have natural anti-inflammatory properties to help relieve the symptoms of arthritis 😊 You could always introduce these later on if the stiffness/arthritis progresses.
It seems to me that coconut oil would be an adequate substance to compliment turmeric. What do you think with a tiny bit of raw honey. They are anti inflammatory, anti viral and when mixed together should cover all bases. My shih tzus love coconut oil on their food!
Hi Dotti – We recommend giving the Turmeric Tablets with food but you can add other supplements to this if needed. You could include Coconut Oil and/or honey if you wanted to as there are no known interactions. We do not recommend giving the tablets alongside other products with anti-coagulant properties 😊
Hi i have a 10 year old lab he weight is about 35kg how many tablets a day would he need he has aching joints.
Cheers Bob
Hi Bob – Our Turmeric Tablets are great for supporting your dog's natural anti-inflammatory process which is why we recommend these for arthritis. For aching joints, we would recommend Glucosamine & Chondroitin Tablets which help maintain healthy joints and promotes synovial fluid production (the fluid that lubricates joints). Based on his weight, he would need 3 tables a day, reducing this by half after one month. For further advice, please email advice@dorwest.com and a member of the team will be happy to help!
Hi, my dog is epileptic, and is on epifen, and He constantly has eye and ear infections, I wondered if he would benifet from turmeric, to help these infection, his eyes are so bad in the morning that they are stuck together and he goes around bumping into thins,
Regards Eileen
Thank you for your question Eileen. The Turmeric Tablets help to support the body’s anti-inflammatory processes so would not necessarily help with recurrent infections. You could try the Garlic and Fenugreek Tablets as these help to support the immune system and increase resistance to minor infections. We would recommend consulting your vet prior to use to make sure they were suitable to use with your dogs condition. It is important to note that these may not be strong enough to clear the existing infection so we would recommend following veterinary guidance for clearing the infection and then using the Garlic and Fenugreek Tablets to help increase resistance and reduce recurrence.
I have a 11 year old medium sized terrier diagnosed with Cushing syndrome. Read that turmeric had some success in treating this syndrome. Can you comment?
Hi Elke – Our Turmeric Tablets can help to support anti-inflammatory processes within the body and have not been used to help those with Cushings disease specifically. Unfortunately we would be unable to say whether it would or would not benefit those with this condition and would recommend contacting a veterinary professional regarding use.
My 10 years old cocker spaniel has been diagnosed with arthritis in one of her back legs. She is currently on steroid tablets for other health issues. Would the turmeric tablets interfere with this treatment.
Hi Jane – We do not recommend giving the Turmeric Tablets prior to an operation or if a dog is on anti-coagulant medication so it should be okay to use alongside the current medication. However we would recommend consulting your vet prior to use to make sure that it is suitable for your dog and the specific medication they are taking.
Hi, I have a 12 y.o. 23 lb beagle mix with arthritis. He was on Carprofen for 3 months, but it elevated his liver enzymes, so we d/c'd that option. I'm looking at more natural options now. Unfortunately, he also has a three year old concern with urinary crystals, and is on a prescription diet for such, which has been a life saver in eliminating the issue that involved both Struvite and Oxalate forms. I know food grade turmeric is high in oxalates and would not be a good option for my dog, but I also heard that processed/extracted curcumin can be very low in oxalates and safe for a dog prone to urinary crystals. Have you tested your curcumin for oxalates by chance? Any words of wisdom on this issue? Thanks so much!!
Hi,
We use a powdered Turmeric extract in our tablets which is 95% curcuminoids, however we do not extract the curcuminoids on their own so could not say whether this would have a low or high oxalate level. There are no known precautions for these tablets in relation to urinary conditions however we always advise consulting your vet prior to use to make sure that they are suitable for each individual dog, especially if they have a known health concern.
Hi my 10 year old English Springer spaniel has be limping now for 4 months, he only limps when jogging along and not in walk he has had an X-ray and there is no sign of arthritis the vets thinks he has soft tissue damage in he’s right shoulder, he is on yumove advance and Cimalgex I have reduced he’s walk and is always walked on a short lead and on a lead in the garden he limps more in the early evening but only slightly no limping before after or during he’s walk, I want to stop the Cimalgex would he benefit taking turmeric along with he’s yumove ?
Hi Gillian – Oh poor boy! There aren't any known interactions between our Turmeric Tablets and Yumove however we would always recommend consulting with your vet before administering. The Turmeric Tablets support the natural anti-inflammatory processes so may help with any discomfort from any inflammation. We would also recommend our Glucosamine & Chondroitin Tablets as these help maintain healthy joints and promotes synovial fluid production (the fluid that lubricates joints). If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our advisors – email advice@dorwest.com or call 01308897272
Hi I have 13 year old Min pin ,have arthritis vet treat her with pain med anti inflammatory . she finished treatment ,was improved but she was sleepy most of time. I decide to continue with Glucosamine been taking for several , added Turmeric ,she is 24 lb direction start with 1/2 tab for 3 weeks increased to 1 tab . she has side effect don,t want to eat as same as before . May be nausea ,no vomiting no diarrhea ,she takes SAME PLUS before start Turmeric ,i check with Vet .She approved it ,I think must be trick to know how to give this med Thank you Farid
Hi Farid – Thank you for your comment. We are sorry to hear that your dog has not been wanting to eat as normal. Please email us at advice@dorwest.com where our advisor will be happy to help you further.