Turmeric – Superfood Extraordinaire for your Pet
Turmeric is an ancient spice that is derived from the turmeric plant and has been used in Eastern culture cooking for centuries. It contains a powerful compound called curcumin that has been widely studied for its anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and antiseptic properties. Many pet owners are now using it regularly in treating infections, cysts, tumors, hot spots and wounds. How do you apply it? Turmeric is generally not regarded as a topical in its natural state, so its probably best to make it into a paste.
Many Turmeric users advocate including black pepper along with water and some kind of oil (coconut or olive) and mixing it together. I strongly advise against using black pepper. This seemingly innocent condiment has been linked to digestive upsets in dogs and cats, so I would pass on this.
Once you have a mixed paste ready it can be applied several ways. For example, if you are treating a cyst on your pet’s front paw. You can just apply it topically and cover with a loose wrap of some kind to avoid having them lick it off. Or, turmeric paste can be ingested internally. If you feel brave enough, you can put the contents of the paste (turmeric, water and oil) in a syringe and administer it orally. Rest assured, you will probably meet some resistance from your pet. This approach is not for everyone.
You can also encase the paste inside of a homeopathic pellet and mix this in with their food or just open their mouth and orally administer it, much the same way you would give them a pill or other medication. Conversely, you can mix – the virgin paste unadulterated – right in with their food. Because turmeric can stain cookware, blenders, dishware, etc., it’s probably advisable to add this last to their dinner.
I particularly like turmeric for its anti-microbial properties. In other words, skin infections, cysts, hot spots, etc. are all results of the inflammation process (viruses and bacteria). Applying a little turmeric right on the problem area can act as a “natural antibiotic” – sans the side effects. Turmeric is especially gut friendly, although people have reported occurrences of constipation in their pets from time to time. In my many years of using this spice, I have not experienced that problem.
Probably the most exciting thing about turmeric is that it is being used by many as an anti-cancer protocol. Both as a preventive measure and as a management tool if your pet already has cancer. A quick look on Facebook shows numerous turmeric user clubs sprouting up all the time. According to the posts, many pet owners have successfully used turmeric to treat their pet’s tumors and internal cancers.
Turmeric is a beneficial spice that can be used in conjunction with other advanced life-style concepts to keep your pet healthy throughout all life stages. Give it a try.
Many Turmeric users advocate including black pepper along with water and some kind of oil (coconut or olive) and mixing it together. I strongly advise against using black pepper. This seemingly innocent condiment has been linked to digestive upsets in dogs and cats, so I would pass on this.
Once you have a mixed paste ready it can be applied several ways. For example, if you are treating a cyst on your pet’s front paw. You can just apply it topically and cover with a loose wrap of some kind to avoid having them lick it off. Or, turmeric paste can be ingested internally. If you feel brave enough, you can put the contents of the paste (turmeric, water and oil) in a syringe and administer it orally. Rest assured, you will probably meet some resistance from your pet. This approach is not for everyone.
You can also encase the paste inside of a homeopathic pellet and mix this in with their food or just open their mouth and orally administer it, much the same way you would give them a pill or other medication. Conversely, you can mix – the virgin paste unadulterated – right in with their food. Because turmeric can stain cookware, blenders, dishware, etc., it’s probably advisable to add this last to their dinner.
I particularly like turmeric for its anti-microbial properties. In other words, skin infections, cysts, hot spots, etc. are all results of the inflammation process (viruses and bacteria). Applying a little turmeric right on the problem area can act as a “natural antibiotic” – sans the side effects. Turmeric is especially gut friendly, although people have reported occurrences of constipation in their pets from time to time. In my many years of using this spice, I have not experienced that problem.
Probably the most exciting thing about turmeric is that it is being used by many as an anti-cancer protocol. Both as a preventive measure and as a management tool if your pet already has cancer. A quick look on Facebook shows numerous turmeric user clubs sprouting up all the time. According to the posts, many pet owners have successfully used turmeric to treat their pet’s tumors and internal cancers.
Turmeric is a beneficial spice that can be used in conjunction with other advanced life-style concepts to keep your pet healthy throughout all life stages. Give it a try.
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