Turmeric
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Backed by Dr. Susan Recker
BENEFITS
Turmeric is a spice made from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, a relative of ginger. It is a rich source of manganese and other essential nutrients, and full of polyphenols called curcuminoids that have powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer activity. A 2026 study showed curcuminoids addressed knee pain and improved joint function better than glucosamine and chondroitin.
While concentrated curcumin supplements are usually selected for targeted therapeutic action to address medical needs, turmeric can be used as part of a complete and balanced diet or a functional meal topper for nearly any dog. Turmeric does a great job of stimulating bile flow, so it shouldn’t be used in cases of bile duct obstruction.
Serving Size
XS dogs
(< 10 lbs)
⅛ tsp
S dogs
(10 - 20 lbs)
¼ tsp
M
(21 - 50 lbs)
½ tsp
L dogs
(51 - 90 lbs)
1 tsp
XL dogs
(> 90 lbs)
1½ tsp
FREQUENCY
Safe to feed daily. We recommend rotating toppers for variety to support healthy microbiome development.
HOW TO SERVE
Your dog’s body doesn’t easily absorb turmeric and its active compounds, including curcumin. Using a recipe, such as golden paste, can increase the bioavailability by heating curcumin, adding black pepper, and combining it with a healthy fat, such as coconut oil.
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Kępińska-Pacelik J, Biel W. Turmeric and Curcumin-Health-Promoting Properties in Humans versus Dogs. Int J Mol Sci. 2023 Sep 26;24(19):14561. doi: 10.3390/ijms241914561. PMID: 37834009; PMCID: PMC10572432.
Tripathi SD, Suresh S, Khangal P, Sasi Kumar M and Nandini HS (2026) Protective effects of turmerosaccharides rich extract of Curcuma longa L. in osteoarthritic dogs. Front. Vet. Sci. 13:1536366. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2026.1536366