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.
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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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94 thoughts on "5 Things You Should Know Before Buying Turmeric For Dogs"
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.
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!
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 😊
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.