Thanks for the reply..maybe ill stay away from the cbd since my dog doesnt seem to be in pain...but i am interested in the turmeric
As far as tumeric... it leaves the body fast, so it's not easy to overdose on it. This is how I use tumeric - it's not as good when given by itself because it leaves the body fast so it could leave before it can get absorbed... it's better when mixed with pepper and coconut oil to increase absorption.
Note: Do not give tumeric if your dog starts taking other medications. You're going to need to clear it with the vet first.
So here's a good recipe to make a tumeric paste that you can then give to your dog in his food or treats:
Boil 1/2 cup tumeric powder in 1 cup water for 5 minutes, adding water a tbsp at a time if needed to make a paste.
Remove from heat and add 1 1/2 tsp pepper and 1/4 cup coconut oil.
Mix well and let cool.
Put in a jar to store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Start with 1 tsp per day to your dog. If you're feeding twice a day, give 1/2 tsp each meal. It is better to give tumeric a little at a time throughout the day to aid in absorption. This paste will also leave a yellow stain on your dog's skin (well, it leaves a yellow stain everywhere including your clothes!), so giving a little at a time helps in preventing dribbling onto the skin. You can double the dose if your dog is reacting fine to it.
Here's what to look for:
1. Constipation. Try to increase the water intake, otherwise, lower the tumeric dose by half.
2. Panting. Tumeric causes the blood to flow faster which produces heat. Increase water intake will help with this, otherwise, lower tumeric dose by half.