The benefits and indicated dosage of turmeric for dogs

turmeric for dogs

Turmeric is one of the spices that has a large number of nutritional values. As for example, we can say that it is highly energetic and has a high content of carbohydrates, vitamin B, vitamin E, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, calcium, zinc, healthy fats, water, vitamin K, protein, fiber, vitamin C, iron and potassium.

Turmeric, in the same way that it happens in the case of people, has a large amount of benefits for dogs. Among each of its qualities, the digestive, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-cancer and also anti-glycemic properties stand out, which makes this spice the most suitable for everything we are going to mention.

Benefits of turmeric in dogs

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To be able to treat flatulence

Since turmeric has a large number of digestive properties, It is of great help to be able to treat and at the same time to avoid the gases of our dogs when these originate because of the bad feeding, when chewing or also through a bad digestion.

However, if we notice that our pet may have a disease, we have to go to the vet as soon as possible, because that too could cause gas and in these cases turmeric would not be of much help.

It is excellent to be able to combat colic in the stomach

Gastroenteritis is an excellent treatment for diarrhea, because of what its high in digestive and anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric is of great help to be able to calm certain illnesses that can occur in the digestive system, among which, apart from those we have already mentioned, indigestion, vomiting, heartburn and also gastritis stand out.

It is of great help for fatty liver

Turmeric is an ideal liver protector and when it comes to problems related to this organ, turmeric is the most suitable for our dogs. Apart from that due to its antioxidant properties, it is also excellent for improving kidney function.

Relieve osteoarticular pain

If our dog suffers from diseases such as  arthritis, osteoarthritis or in its difference osteoarthritis, the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric will be of great help in alleviating symptoms. However, as in each of the things, we have to take this measure as a complement for our dog, not as a treatment for each of its problems.

It is of great help to be able to treat and prevent diabetes in dogs

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This is due to high content of antiglycemic properties and also anti-inflammatory, so turmeric has the ability to regulate blood glucose levels and at the same time stimulate the pancreas, it is used to partially treat diabetes in dogs and at the same time it is of great help to be able to reduce the chances that your body will become resistant to insulin.

Recommended dosage of turmeric in dogs

La ideal dose of turmeric for dogs Usually it depends, on the one hand, on the weight of the animal and on the other, on the use that we are going to give it, this means that if we can give it this spice every day to be able to prevent diseases.

Turmeric dosage for every day

In this situation we are going to suppose that our pet belongs to one of those races and the weight it has is about 25 and 35 kilos, so in order for us to protect our dog from these types of diseases, we have to remember that we should never exceed 60 mg per day of turmeric and especially, we can never mix this spice with feed, but we have to do this with food prepared at home to avoid digestion problems.


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  1.   laura said

    I need to know what would be the appropriate dose, to alleviate possible pain and to slow down the rate of metastasis in a Yorkshire, its weight is 2,75kg. 350mg capsules with 95% curcumin.
    I await your prompt response, thank you.

  2.   Patri said

    The same thing happens to me as Laura but with a 6 kg poodle. Since he does not like turmeric I bought capsules but they have 400 mg at 95%. How can I administer them?
    Thank you!