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Dog's Naturally Golden Paste for Healing Recipe by Dr Dana Scott

Dog's Naturally Golden Paste for Healing Recipe by Dr Dana Scott

We love this recipe and additional information put out by Dog's Naturally.  Turmeric Is Anti-Inflammatory and has many health properties. 

You may be thinking inflammation is only a problem for dogs with joint disease … but chronic, hidden inflammation is a silent killer. It’s the root of nearly all disease.

Cancer, arthritis, allergies, kidney disease, dental disease, digestive disease … are all caused by inflammation.  Not all inflammation in the body is a bad thing.

If your dog is exposed to viruses or bacteria, acute inflammation will release white blood cells to the body tissues and start the healing process.
But chronic inflammation,the kind of low-grade inflammation that stays for weeks, months and even years … is the true cause of most degenerative and inflammatory health issues in your dog.

Potential Turmeric Side Effects

The best thing about turmeric is that it works and it’s safe.
But not all dogs should get turmeric. Turmeric is a “warming” spice, so if your dog is always hot and seeking out cool floors to lie on, turmeric may not be for him. Turmeric can interact with some medications, including anti-inflammatory and diabetes drugs. And it may interfere with some chemotherapy treatments.  So if your dog is on any medications, check with your holistic vet before adding turmeric to his diet.

Chances are, it will only help but it’s always best to check. Turmeric is also contraindicated for patients with bile tract obstruction or gallstones.

How To Make Turmeric Golden Paste For Dogs

You’ll find many recipes for Golden Paste online. But here’s a good one.

Golden Paste Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup organic turmeric powder
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups filtered or spring water
  • 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup organic MCT oil or ghee*

Directions

  1. Mix the turmeric with 1 cup of the water in a pan. Save the remaining water in case you need it to thin your paste a bit.
  2. Stir the liquid on low/medium heat for about 7 to 10 minutes. It should form a thick paste in this time.
  3. If the paste gets too thick, add a little more water.
  4. If the paste looks watery, add a little more turmeric and heat it for another couple of minutes.
  5. Once your paste has thickened, add the pepper and oil and stir thoroughly.
  6. Allow the mixture to cool.
  7. Place it in a jar with a lid and store in the fridge.
  8. It’ll keep for up to 2 weeks.
After that, you’ll need a new batch.*Most Golden Paste recipes use coconut oil. But coconut oil isn’t the best choice for your dog’s gut health. So, for an even healthier Golden Paste, I recommend using organic MCT oil or organic ghee (clarified butter) instead. If you use MCT oil, make sure it doesn’t have lauric acid.

Giving Turmeric Golden Paste To Your Dog

You can add the Golden Paste directly to your dog’s meals by mixing it with some water, bone broth or kefir. Most dogs don’t mind the taste at all!Note: If you use kefir, it’s best to use organic, unsweetened goat kefir. Some dogs don’t tolerate dairy well.
  • Small dogs should start with about 1/4 teaspoon per day
  • Medium dogs can start with 1/2 teaspoon per day
  • Large dogs can start with 3/4 teaspoon per day
  • Giant dogs can start with 1 teaspoon per day
The suggested dosage to work up to is approximately 15 to 20 mg per pound of body weight. An easier way to think about this is 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon per day, for every 10lbs of weight (1/2 – 1 tsp for a 40lbs dog). You can do this over a few weeks.
TIP: Turmeric leaves the body quickly, so it’s best to feed smaller amounts a few times a day.
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