Turmeric for dogs and cats is widely used. Turmeric is known for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties for people and animals alike.
Turmeric is a perfect addition to your pet's diet. A natural anti-inflammatory and a powerful source of antioxidants.
Growing research shows Turmeric has a positive effect on gut function and may be useful in treating symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), ulcerative colitis symptoms and other digestive disorders.
What is Turmeric?
Turmeric is a yellow, ancient spice that comes from the Curcuma longa plant (belonging to the ginger family). It is found in southeast Asia and has been used for millennia.
What makes Turmeric so powerful is the active compound called curcumin. It has naturally occurring anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and antibacterial properties.
Turmeric is an immune booster with antioxidants that make it the perfect superfood for our pets. Studies have shown that Turmeric has benefits that extend to shrinking cancer cells.
The benefits of Turmeric for your pet
Much like humans, as pets age their immune system and body parts slow down. They are less likely to fight off diseases that can damage their cells. Also, tissue repair slows and may result in mobility issues. The benefits of turmeric for dogs and cats are wide ranging. But, the most common problem is hip and joint issues. This is due to them not producing enough free radicals to protect their joints.
Turmeric plays a big part in helping pets with good joint health. But the benefits go way beyond that. There are many other health benefits for our beloved pets such as;
- Helps maintain healthy cartilage and connective tissue whilst managing pain associated with joint issues and arthritis
- Being a natural anti-inflammatory
- Helps fight free radicals
- The active properties in Turmeric helps to boost the immune system
- A natural cancer treatment and pre-cancer reducer. Studies show it “reduced tumour size and killed cancer cells”
- Its blood thinning properties; it can reduce blood clots
- Supports heart health
- Helps irritable bowel diseases since it helps break down dietary fats
- Supports brain function
- Supports good heart health.
How much Turmeric should you give your pet?
When introducing Turmeric into your pet's diet, it's best to use a supplement specifically developed for your pet. For maximum benefit mix the supplement with your pet’s raw food. Or mix into a paste with coconut oil and/or peanut butter.
When looking for a supplement, be sure to do your research
Look for a supplement that is all-natural and developed specifically for pets by a professional. Check out the PetWell range of all-natural, Australian made supplements formulated by a pet naturopath.
You might want to try MOBILITY Hip + Joint Relief and DIGEST Digestion Relief both containing Turmeric. The perfect supplements for pets of all ages providing overall well-being. As we say, prevention is better than cure.
As you can see, there are many reasons to introduce Turmeric into your pet's diet for powerful health benefits.
The Science behind it
Don’t just take our word for it, here are some evidence-based studies for you to review.
Anticoagulant activities of curcumin and its derivative
Curcumin as “Curecumin”: from kitchen to clinic
Efficacy and safety of curcuma domestica extracts compared with ibuprofen in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a multicenter study.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents differ in their ability to suppress NF-kappaB activation, inhibition of expression of cyclooxygenase-2 and cyclin D1, and abrogation of tumor cell proliferation.
Curcumin has bright prospects for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
Efficacy of curcumin in the management of chronic anterior uveitis.
Curcumin, inflammation, and chronic diseases: how are they linked?
Effects and synergy of feed ingredients on canine neoplastic cell proliferation
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