Yes, that spice you most likely already having sitting in your spice cabinet can actually help your dog’s life – and even increase their lifespan.
So how does turmeric help dogs? For one, it contains a compound called curcumin. Curcumin is an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, wound healer and It helps fight diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, cancer, liver disease, Alzheimer’s, gastrointestinal issues and more.
Turmeric – the spice found in curries and mustards – has not one but five health benefits to help your dog maintain optimal health including:
- Help with Arthritis
Arthritis is a result of inflammation and turmeric helps decrease inflammation. Turmeric can also help relieve pain and stiffness that accompanies arthritis – even better than some conventional pain medications. And, because turmeric is all-natural, there are no gastrointestinal side effects – such as nausea and vomiting – that come with traditional pain medications
- Help with Inflammation
Speaking of inflammation, turmeric does wonders for inflammation. Inflammation isn’t just a problem for dogs that suffer from joint disease. Hidden, chronic inflammation causes everything from cancer to kidney disease to arthritis to dental disease and more.
While not all inflammation is bad (such as when your dog is exposed to bacteria or a virus, acute inflammation helps with the healing process), chronic inflammation causes serious health issues in your dog. Turmeric is one of the best, all-natural supplement for helping with inflammation in dogs.
- Fights Cancer,
Since chronic inflammation can cause cancer and turmeric helps with inflammation, turmeric can help prevent cancer. The American Cancer Society said that curcumin interferes with the development, growth, and spread of cancer. By giving your dog turmeric sooner rather than later, it can help protect them from chronic inflammation and even cancer.
- Gastrointestinal Issues,
The anti-inflammatory effect of turmeric can help IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) and other gastrointestinal disorders thanks to positive effects of gut permeability and inflammation.
- Steroid Replacement
If your dog is on steroids for joint pain or allergies, curcumin may be the better alternative as they are just as effective without the side effects. Curcumin can also be combined with a steroid to reduce side effects, which include increased thirst and appetite, increased urination, and weight gain.
Will Corrente is an advisor, consultant, and dog care entrepreneur. He is the Founder of Pet Venture Capital Management and a trusted authority and an expert in the dog care industry. Will has over 15 years of experience as the owner and operator of Very Important Paws Dog Resort in West Palm Beach, FL. Copyright 2020 k9vitatherapy.com