Turmeric for Animals

Turmeric for Animals

The incredible health benefits of Turmeric have become common knowledge in the past few years thanks to the rise in popularity of natural and alternative medicines.

Scientific studies have shown that Turmeric is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory as well as aiding in digestion and minor digestive disturbances, it promotes general wellbeing and helps the healing process of minor skin irritations. It is no wonder more and more health care professionals are recommending adding turmeric to your daily supplement intake.
BUT… What most people don’t know is that turmeric is great for our pets as well. That’s right, whether you have a dog, cat, horse, goat, bird or alpaca, all our furred and feathered family members can also benefit from a daily dose of Turmeric.

We Love Our Pets

It is estimated that Australians’ are now spending an over $13 billion per year to keep our pets healthy, fed and entertained! With more emphasis being put on sustainability, natural and organic products and leading healthier lifestyles, our pets are benefiting from these changes as well.

Now more than ever, our pets are considered family members. We have health insurance for them, we feed them all-natural, grain-free food that is safe for human consumption and we give them supplements to support their health and wellbeing.

Products for Animals

• Organic Turmeric Capsules with Black Pepper and Ginger - SHOP HERE

The capsules are vegetable-based and will help mask the strong aroma of the Turmeric, making them easier to hide in your pet food. They can also be wrapped in a treat if you have a cheeky pet that can sniff out a capsule or pill a mile away.

• Pet Probiotic with Turmeric - SHOP HERE

This product contains black pepper and coconut powder to help with absorption and has a vegan-friendly ‘brothy chicken’ flavour. The combination of probiotics and Turmeric are a powerhouse supplement that supports your pets immune system, gut health, bones, skin and organs. It can simply be mixed with your pets wet or dry food or made into raw treats (do not heat this product).

• Organic Turmeric Powder - SHOP HERE

Perfect for making ‘Golden Paste’. It aids in digestion and minor digestive disturbances and promotes general wellbeing. It helps to increase the flow of bile and bile excretion of the liver. It is no wonder more and more health care professionals are recommending adding turmeric to your pet’s daily diet.

Golden Paste Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

½ cup ground turmeric
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp of black pepper and a pinch of salt
½ tsp cinnamon
Dash of honey or maple syrup
3 tbsp of coconut oil
1 cup of water

METHOD:

Simmer the ingredients for 7-10 minutes, until the paste thickens. Allow cooling then stir in the coconut oil. Once cooled, store in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.

Take care though as the yellow powder stains everything. Your benchtops, utensils & cloths. Don’t throw it around like flour. Add the Turmeric paste to either wet or dry food.

Turmeric Benefits for Animals

• Joint Pain & Inflammation

Joint pain is as common in animals as it is in humans, with dogs being the most susceptible to ailments such as arthritis. Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties have shown to greatly reduce the pain and stiffness caused by joint inflammation. With one study suggesting Turmeric was as effective as Ibuprofen when it came to pain management.

• Gut Health

Turmeric promotes healthy digestion by reducing inflammation within the intestines as well as aiding colon function by encouraging the production of good bacteria, minimising bad bacteria and improving the intestine’s ability to absorb beneficial nutrients. Turmeric is jampacked with nutrients and minerals that will support your pets gut health.

• Skin Irritations

The anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial found in Turmeric have shown to work wonders on animals with skin irritations. Diet, stress and environmental factors also significant causes of skin irritations in animals. The nutrients in Turmeric can reduce skin inflammation, fight infection by boosting the immune system and reduce stress hormones. Turmeric paste can also be used topically to aid the healing process of cuts and burns.

Testimonies

I use several capsules when I cook the dog food for the week seems to have healed his bowels motions now normal after years of struggling to keep him healthy and his arthritis has also improved ..he will be 15 in October.
– S. Heisler

Very happy with this product, both my dog and I take the turmeric capsules for our knee injuries. He is much happier and moves well when he has his turmeric capsule in cheese for supper.
– S. Bear

I’m especially impressed with this Pet Probiotics. My kelpie ( has had an ACL op) now 12 years old and quite often acts like a puppy and likes to keep up with our 5 year old cattle dog. Have recommended your product to many pet owners. It’s Amazing.
– Anon

I put my 14-year-old dog on it after a bout of pancreatitis he suffered and was having trouble recovering from. His energy levels increased after 2 weeks and he now has a puppy like bursts of energy. I swear by this product. For me and the pooch, it really works!
– J. Ross

I keep & breed a number of Australian & Exotic species of parrots. Over the last 12/18months, I have been including Turmeric into their diet twice a week. All birds seem more resistant to common ailments & showing better feathering & colour. Natural may take its time to show the benefits, but it certainly does SHOW.
– K. Biddle

My dog has suffered from pain in his back leg for nearly three years and he was having an injection from the vets once a month. I have been giving him half a tsp night and morning since July last year. I noticed a vast difference in the first three weeks. He now no longer limps and is running and jumping everywhere. I would absolutely swear by Turmeric it is fantastic!!!! Hope this is of some help.
– A. Georgi

We have a beautiful standardbred horse named Dean. He came to us with his name and tail rubbed raw from the itch. Last summer we gave Dean a heaped tablespoon of Turmeric in his daily feed. Now he has a tail with hair and has started to grow a mane. We tried many remedies but none worked. Turmeric is in a league of its own.
– J Hurst

Pet Immunity & Recovery

Who knew that a small yellow/orange root-like turmeric could be so beneficial to your pet? In addition to its powerful anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antioxidant properties, it’s stimulating effect on the digestive system makes it excellent for gut health.

Almost 90 percent of an animal’s immune system is in the wall of the intestines, meaning gut health is extremely important! Without a healthy balance of good bacteria within their digestive tract, animals immune systems cannot function efficiently. Similarly to humans, antibiotics are notorious for disrupting gut health in animals. If you’re furry-friend has recently had an operation or infection and has been prescribed antibiotics, it would be worthwhile incorporating a Probiotic to their recovery regime.

“As a veterinarian, keeping your pet healthy is my number one priority. Pets suffer from many illnesses that can result in compromised health, just like us. With the assistance of naturally sourced products such as Turmeric, your pet can be on the road to recovery a lot sooner.”
– Dr Andy Pieris BVSc (hons).

Aging Pets

Nutrition is important for animals, just like it’s important for humans especially throughout the aging process. Turmeric has shown to support animals with age related ailments such as mouth hygiene (bad breath and bleeding gums), sight and hearing degeneration (loss of hearing and dry eyes) as well as organ function (kidney, heart and bowels).

Just like humans, as our pets age, they will be affected by a myriad of health concerns. Exercise, nutrition and diet all play a major role in keeping your pets happy and healthy into their golden years.

Heart-Warming Story

Dixie came into my life three years ago, I was her foster mum originally, but I knew pretty quickly that it was only the beginning for us. She had been surrendered to a shelter due to some issues she had with her legs. She had been hit by a car when she was a puppy, and her front legs hadn’t healed correctly meaning she had a limp and would often trip or fall over causing her joints to flare-up with inflammation and become painful and stiff.

I was meant to be fostering her for one week until the vet could do a full assessment of her legs and decide if operating would be the best course of action. She was the sweetest most gentle giant, and I knew by day three, that I wanted to adopt her and would do whatever I could to ensure she was pain-free and able to live her best doggy life.

After the vet did a full assessment, she warned me that although they could operate on her legs, it would be a costly exercise and her recovery would be slow. They also couldn’t guarantee that the operation would be successful. My parents thought I was crazy, but I knew I had to try. Two weeks later I was dropping Dixie off to have the first of the operations she had to have.

I did A LOT of research on natural remedies and alternative products that I could give her to help support her body in its recovery. Two things that kept coming back up were; Turmeric and Probiotics. I delved deeper into my research and found an Australian supplier of Organic Turmeric, and they also made a Pet Probiotic – JACKPOT!

Dixie’s recovery was slow but not nearly as slow as the vet predicted, at her two-weeks post-op check-up the vet was impressed by how quickly the swelling had gone down and that there was very little inflammation. She was also surprised that Dixie hadn’t reacted (diarrhoea) to the antibiotics. I explained that she had Probiotics in her breakfast and Golden Paste in her dinner every night.

Dixie recovered well and is as active as any other five-year-old pooch at the beach. She does still get a little stiff when the weather is cooler but other than that; you would have no idea that this beautiful girl almost lost her life because of her legs.