Is human turmeric safe for my dog? What are the joint benefits?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | neutered | 6 years and 11 months old | 16 lbs
What kind of human turmeric is the best for my dog to buy? (one of my previous questions was that I asked if human turmeric with safe to give to dogs) What are the benefits of giving my dog turmeric? I read that it helps their joints...
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Published on May 6th, 2019
Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If you would like to feed Oscar tumeric, I recommend purchasing an organic turmeric from your local grocery store. While there are no published veterinary studies, it may have anti-inflammatory properties. I hope this is helpful!
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Published on September 6th, 2018
Yes, it’s fine to give. Please follow the directions. I would also give her an Omega3 supplement since that will also reduce the inflammation and her pain from the arthritis. You may also want to consult a Rehabilitation Veterinarian in your area. They can give home care exercises, build muscle strength with hydrotherapy and many also do acupuncture to reduce the pain. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Phoebe.
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Published on April 28th, 2019
Hello again - turmeric is very safe and side effects are extremely rare, usually only seen with ingestion of very high doses. Some dogs can experience stomach upset/vomiting, nausea, or diarrhea with high doses, so you can monitor Oscar for any of these signs. But, he will likely tolerate it just fine! I hope this is helpful!
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Published on October 30th, 2017
Yes, turmeric is safe for dogs. It is often used in several new dog supplements and seems to be helpful in managing arthritis. "Turmeric can also interact with some medications, including anti-inflammatory and diabetes drugs, and it may interfere with some chemotherapy treatments … so if your dog’s on any medications, check with your holistic vet before adding turmeric to his diet." http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/turmeric-dogs/
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