Is turmeric really that good for dogs?
For pet parents like you, it's only natural to wonder if turmeric truly lives up to all the hype... or if it's just another trendy internet craze that doesn't quite deliver.
The truth is, yes! Turmeric really is as good as you've heard.
To help you understand why turmeric is so great for dogs, we're here to give you some history about this ingredient and how it may help support your pup!
Turmeric’s Pawsome History
Turmeric comes from the ginger family that’s native to Southeast Asia.
The National Library of Medicine says turmeric has historically been used for centuries in traditional Indian and Asian medical systems.
In India, healers often used turmeric in curry powders for skin, joint, digestive, and upper respiratory health.
Nowadays, this ancient root is turning up everywhere in functional supplements for pets! But, what makes turmeric so pawsome for dogs?
Curcumin is Key!
The secret of turmeric is a substance called curcumin.
Within turmeric are curcuminoids, which are essentially the active compounds that are responsible for providing health benefits. Among those curcuminoids is curcumin, the primary curcuminoid in turmeric.
Many studies have been performed to learn just how beneficial curcumin can be, which is why curcumin is usually extracted for use in supplements in order to capitalize on its special properties.
So, what are the benefits?
Turmeric Benefits for Dogs
Mobility
Helps support joint function for dogs, maintains healthy joint cartilage, and may help ease joint stiffness and inflammation due to normal daily exercise and activity.
Gut Health
We all feel our best when our gut health is in tip-top shape. That’s true for pets as well! That’s because turmeric may help to support digestive motility for your furry fave.
Skin Health
Want to keep your pup looking best in show? Turmeric includes antioxidants and other properties that support skin health for your canine companion.
Liver Health
Liver support is a huge part of pet wellness. Thankfully, turmeric may support normal function and health of the liver for dogs. Fur-tastic!
Other Benefits
Turmeric also provides antioxidant, cardiovascular, immune, and cognitive support for dogs.
Turmeric Curcumin Bites for Dogs
Are you on Team Turmeric now?
If so, a great way to introduce turmeric to your pup's health regiment is with our Turmeric Curcumin Bites™!
This functional chewable dog supplement features turmeric extract to support your pup's well-being. Plus, each chewable also includes BioPerine, a patented and clinically studied black pepper extract that may help with Curcumin absorption.
Your "Turm" Now!
We hope this gives you a good starting point to understanding the basics of turmeric for dogs, but we would love to answer any additional questions you might have.
If you’d like to learn more about pet supplements, or simply how to pick the right one for your dog, leave a comment below and let us know. Or, you can reach out to us directly at 1-800-738-0661 or bark@zestypaws.com.