Turmeric paste for dogs has 5 key benefits, particularly when it’s the organic kind!
On my quest of finding the perfect, healthy nutrition for my pups Missy & Buzz, I came across the orange turmeric powder at the beginning of this year.
Turmeric is an orange spice from Southeast Asia & the Middle East.
Disclaimer: This blog post was originally published in 2015 and has been updated in 2023. It contains affiliate links I may earn compensation through at no additional cost to you.
Benefits Of Turmeric Paste For Dogs
These are the 5 key benefits of turmeric paste for dogs:
- Anti-septic
- Anti-cancer
- Anti-bacterial
- Liver detoxifying
- Anti-inflammatory
I first sprinkled a little on the pups’ respective kibble meals.
I kept that habit while transitioning them to a fresh, raw dog food diet back in 2015.
Note: I found out & learned more about turmeric in this wonderful article in Dogs Naturally Magazine!
DIY Turmeric Paste Recipe For Dogs
After I sprinkled the turmeric powder on the pups’ raw meals for a few months, I learned that making a turmeric PASTE would make the spice even more effective.
Good to know: Turmeric paste is also known as Golden Paste because of its dark orange, gold-like color.
Here’s what I used to make Missy’s & Buzz’s very own turmeric paste:
- 1/2 cup organic turmeric powder
- 1 cup filtered water from our fridge
- 1/4 cup organic cold pressed coconut oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
FYI: Black pepper helps the body absorb the turmeric 20 times better, which is why it’s added to turmeric paste!
Sidenote On Coconut Oil: Is It Bad For Dogs?
My newsletter reader Stacey messaged me with a concern about using coconut oil for dogs.
That’s because she came across several articles that claimed that it causes inflammatory gut issues, including leaky gut.
So yes, I’m aware of those, and as a matter of fact, Dogs Naturally Magazine published an article on coconut oil being bad as well.
But there are also proponents on the other side.
For example, Dr. Judy Morgan.
You can watch an educational video on Dr. Judy Morgan’s YouTube channel on why she continues to consider coconut oil as beneficial here.
Or just click the video below:
I personally haven’t experienced any bad side effects of coconut oil in my dogs, but it’s also not like I feed them giant amounts every single day.
I mostly use it in my batches of turmeric paste that I make.
Now, I’m not a scientist or a doctor with access to labs where I can experiment on this, so I can just go by what seems plausible to me and my personal experience, and so far, that’s been good.
That said, unless I start having bad experiences with coconut oil in my pups, I will continue to use coconut oil when I make homemade turmeric paste!
It’s up to your personal preference and research as to whether or not you’d like to do the same.
How To Make Golden Paste For Dogs
Pour the water into a pot and add the organic turmeric powder.
Then stir for 7-10 minutes on low heat.
Once it thickens, add the organic coconut oil & the pepper.
Mix everything together.
Wait for the paste to cool off, then transfer it into a food storage container.
If you like, you can be extra fancy and create a custom label for your mason jar or whatever food storage container you end up going with.
I created Missy’s & Buzz’s custom label for their turmeric paste jar using a fun font called *Chalkduster*.
How To Store Golden Paste For Dogs
You’ll have to store the paste in the fridge where you can keep it for up to 2 weeks.
You can also fill some into ice cube trays or fun shaped silicone molds and freeze them.
That way, you can use some for raw dog food meal prep, or to top your dog’s dry or wet dog food off with.
How Much Turmeric Paste Should I Give My Dog?
Dogs can have 1/4 teaspoon of the turmeric paste per 10 lbs of bodyweight per day.
This translates into Missy getting a little more than 1 teaspoon per day (she weighs 54 lb), and Buzz getting 1 3/4 teaspoon per day (he weighs 74 lb).
Side note: Be careful when handling the turmeric paste…
I got some on my hands and ended up with yellow fingers for a few days!
Store-Bought Turmeric Paste as an Alternative
For those days when you need a quick alternative to homemade turmeric paste, you can find premade ones on Amazon as well.
For example, Vital Sunshine Turmeric Paste.
These are its ingredients, all of which are super healthy for dogs:
- Honey
- Ginger
- Coconut oil
- Black pepper
- Organic turmeric
- Ceylon cinnamon
Turmeric Paste For Dogs: Bottom Line
So there you have it!
Turmeric paste aka Golden paste is sort of a super supplement for dogs, and us humans, too.
That’s because first of all, it has anti-inflammatory benefits.
Beyond that, it also has anti-septic, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer and liver-detoxifying properties.
Here’s what you need to make DIY turmeric paste in your own kitchen:
- 1/2 cup organic turmeric powder
- 1 cup filtered water from our fridge
- 1/4 cup organic cold pressed coconut oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
If you don’t feel like making your own, you can also buy pre-made turmeric paste, for example the Vital Sunshine kind.
Remember, dogs can have 1/4 teaspoon daily per 10 lbs of body weight, and you need to store the paste in the fridge.
Please leave your comments or questions in the comment section below this blog post!
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