Turmeric Root for Dogs and Cats

Turmeric Root for Dogs and CatsTurmeric Root for dogs and cats is an herbal formula with many beneficial uses. The active constituent curcumin that is found in turmeric has shown promising results in numerous studies to have anti inflammatory, anti allergic, anti tumor and immune supporting qualities that enhance weakened immune response while also modulating an over active immune response as is encountered in autoimmune conditions. Many outside of the pharmaceutical medical

Turmeric Root for dogs and cats is an herbal formula with many beneficial uses. The active constituent curcumin that is found in turmeric has shown promising results in numerous studies to have anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-tumor and immune supporting qualities that enhance weakened immune response while also modulating an over-active immune response as is encountered in autoimmune conditions.

Many outside of the pharmaceutical/medical industry believe that herbs in their whole food form are the best way to obtain the most benefits from an herb. This segment of the industry supports the use of turmeric root extract, that contains constituents from the whole herb, over curcumin extract, that is often obtained from outside of the US and can be of unknown quality. For this reason we extract all the constituents, including curcumin, from USDA organic turmeric root using USP organic vegetable glycerin so it safe, nutritious and easy to provide to your pet.

Studies have also shown that curcumin is quickly neutralized by the liver and for this reason is not well utilized by the body. Research has shown that a substance called piperine extracted from black pepper produces an effect called bioenhancement that helps to increase the absorption of nutrients like curcumin. This addition makes the use of turmeric extracts much more effective for your dog or cat. You may have seen products that use BioPerine™ that is a trademarked extract to obtain their piperine. We instead use organic black peppercorns and feel this is the best and safest way to provide piperine to your dog or cat.

Recently, The Pet Health and Nutrition Center has begun using a new technology to extract our glycerite herbal remedies called Ultrasonic Botanical Extraction. To the best of our knowledge, at this time, we are the only pet supplement company using this modern technology to create the herbal remedies our clients use for their dogs and cats.

This modern technology uses ultrasound waves to break apart plant matter to release active, beneficial plant constituents into the solvent (in our case USP organic glycerin). We have used independent, third-party testing to ensure our new herbal remedies will be as effective as our prior method of extraction. The results exceeded our expectations and showed an increase of 10X in the amount of active plant constituents using this modern botanical extraction method.

What you may notice… First, let me make clear that our herbal formulas are the same and have not changed. However, you may notice that they are lighter in color and less viscous (thinner). If you would like more information on this modern method of creating herbal remedies we have provided an article and video on Ultrasonic Botanical Extraction for you to enjoy.

 What to Look for in a Superior Turmeric Formula for Dogs and Cats

✓ Organic Herbs

Our formula contains certified USDA organic herbs. Research shows organic herbs have higher amounts of important nutrients as opposed to conventionally raised plants. Organic farming methods are also better for the environment and of course do not have the levels of residual pesticides that conventionally grown herbs can have. We also do not use wild crafted herbs in our formulas as this practice can damage wild populations of herbs and you do not necessarily know where the herbs are coming from or how they've been grown. Instead, we prefer to be on the safe side and only obtain herbs from USDA certified organic farms.

✓ Natural Ingredients

Natural ingredients are going to be gentler on your animal's body when compared to synthetic chemical ingredients or medications. The proper natural constituents are able to provide the body with what it needs to heal and get better. This is in direct contrast to synthetic ingredients or medications that can be especially hard on the liver and kidneys. Medications are also designed to have a symptom suppressing action in line with the principles of allopathic medicine which is to create a diagnoses and then use drugs to suppress symptoms. Using this course of action can never result in true healing and is not really meant to.

✓ Alcohol-Free Tincture with ORGANIC Vegetable Glycerin for Animals

Our blend is formulated by a special process using low heat and organic vegetable glycerin. Tinctures are concentrated forms of a plant's constituents that are readily absorbed and utilized by your pet's body. Because your pet may not like the taste of alcohol, we use vegetable glycerin which gives our tinctures a sweet taste your animals will like. Vegetable glycerin is a carbohydrate but is metabolized differently than sugar and does not raise blood sugar levels. It is also an efficient menstruum which extracts valuable constituents from plants and makes them readily available to the body. In addition, we take the extra time and effort to use a low heat process that extracts many more constituents than just soaking in glycerin alone as is done by most other herbal companies. And, of course, the use of organic vegetable glycerin ensures your pet avoids genetically modified ingredients and herbicides in their natural medicine.

✓ Uses only Human Grade Ingredients

Our products are manufactured using human grade ingredients. In the pet industry this is far from the rule as many companies use pet quality ingredients, those considered "not fit for human consumption".

✓ Uses Fresh, High Quality Ingredients

We purchase our ingredients from some of the most highly regarded companies in their respective fields so you and your animals are ensured the finest quality supplements. In addition, we purchase in small quantities to make sure the products we provide to you are fresh and bursting with important nutrients. This is in direct contrast to many other products on the market that can spend a year or longer sitting in non-climate controlled warehouses before they even get to you.

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A proprietary formula containing the following organic herbs in a 1:5 ratio of herb to menstruum:

Turmeric Root (Curcuma longa) and Black Peppercorns (Piper nigrum)

Inactive Ingredients: ORGANIC vegetable Glycerin, Distilled water. Alcohol free!

About the Organic Herbs in this Formula

Turmeric Root - This herb is getting a lot of attention and for good reason. Substantial research has shown promising benefits of the yellow pigment curcumin found in turmeric that displays anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-tumor and immune modulating benefits for your dog or cat.

Black Peppercorns - When ground this herb is known to most of us as black pepper. We don't normally pay it much attention other than a spice. But studies are now showing that this fruit has properties that enhance the absorption of many nutrients, like curcumin, so they can be better utilized by the body.

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Provide 1 ml per 25 lbs 2 - 3 times per day.

Important: We suggest mixing our liquid herbal remedies into a small amount of treat food (yogurt, apple sauce, banana, canned food…) or, next best, into their meals, rather than directly into your pet’s mouth that may unintentionally cause your pet to inhale the remedy. It is suggested to provide herbal remedies such as this 10 -15 minutes prior to the main meal when convenient for better absorption.

Shake well before use.

Since this is not a medication, dosages do not have to be exact. Do the best you can to get as close to the suggested dosage below as you can for your animal’s weight.

For serious acute conditions - It is recommended to provide three dosages per day. When your animal is doing better you may try reducing dosages to twice daily and see how they do with that schedule.

For chronic conditions - You may provide two to three times daily. If your animal does not respond to two dosages they will need three until they show improvement and then you may reduce to two dosages daily and see how they do.

Long-term use: After the first two - four weeks when your animal's condition stabilizes or improves begin to use on a schedule of 5 days on and 2 days off as long as your animal's condition allows this schedule without deterioration.

How long does it usually take for this herbal remedy to work?
Well, that is a difficult question to answer because each animal and his/her situation is unique. Sometimes benefits are seen immediately within a day or two and other times it may be a couple of weeks. We would say that you should see some sort of improvement within three to four weeks. If you don’t see improvement please contact us in case we can make other suggestions - perhaps there is a more appropriate remedy etc. Remember, these are not pharmaceutical drugs that have a dramatic affect on the body. What we are trying to accomplish with our herbal remedies and other supplements is to increase the health of weak organs/systems and this can take a little time to accomplish in some cases. Also, please keep in mind that diet and lifestyle play a huge role in the health of your animal(s). If you continue to feed a poor-quality kibble diet or provide repetitive booster vaccinations or use flea/tick chemical products, these will work against what we are trying to accomplish and make it more difficult to improve the health of your dog or cat.

What if my animal is not responding as hoped?
Then you may increase the dosage by 50% and see how that works. Dosage can then be reduced at a later date. If they still do not respond as hoped then please do not just give up, instead contact us by email so we can consider your animal's condition and make further suggestions. Our goal is to succeed and we will help you to the best of our abilities.

What if I have a large dog or I am on a budget?
We understand that providing a large animal with herbal remedies and natural supplements can be a financial burden to some. We would suggest to provide what is within your budget and see how that works. For example, if you have a 100 lb dog that would require 5 mls two to three times daily, figure what is within your budget and try that. It may only be 1 ml or 2 mls two times per day. However, in our experience this is preferable to avoiding the remedy entirely.

Do these herbal remedies have any contraindications?
A contraindication suggests that a particular remedy should not be used in certain health conditions or along with certain medications. If any are present they will be indicated at the bottom of this page under Contraindications.

Can I use this herbal remedy along with my pet’s medication(s)?
Generally, the answer to this question is “yes” with some caveats. As mentioned previously, if any contraindications are present they will be indicated at the bottom of this page. In addition, keep in mind that our herbal remedies often duplicate the actions of medications. For example, our heart tonic will help to dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure mimicking the action of certain drugs used for heart failure or high blood pressure. If this is the case, then this should be discussed with your veterinarian as the dosage of the medication may need to be lowered or may even be eliminated entirely. This must be done working in coordination with your veterinarian - please do not take it upon yourself to remove your pet’s medications. If using chemotherapy drugs please discuss this with your vet as well.

What if my vet is not receptive to using natural supplements or herbal remedies?
Well, this is a fairly common occurrence unfortunately. The decision will have to be yours on how to handle this. Try discussing with your vet how important it is to you to try a more natural approach. If this doesn’t work and they are unreceptive then you have only two choices: do it their way or find a veterinarian that you can work with to better the health of your dog or cat. We know what we’d do!

We recommend you purchase enough for at least 2 - 4 weeks to get an idea if this remedy will work for your animal. Use the chart below as a guide.

Approximate Daily Servings per Container

Storage: If to be used over a period of a few weeks store at room temperature out of direct sunlight. Refrigerate for longer term storage.

Important: If animal's condition worsens or does not improve or any unusual symptoms occur discontinue use and consult your veterinarian. Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven.

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