“Turmeric saved my dog” you’ll hear online. And it’s true that this dark yellow spice, used for thousands of years, has a host of benefits. But it’s really hard to get into the bloodstream, which means it has low bioavailability. Just how useful is it, really?Dr. Jessica Tartof, an integrative veterinarian, joins us to explain why so many of the blends she recommends to her own clients include curcumin … and why feeding your dog spice off the shelf might not be as effective as you hope.Visit us at DogCancer.com to see more articles about supplements along with hundreds of other helpful resources for your dog.Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:Curcumin for Dogs articleRelated Links:Doxorubicin articleApoptosis articleWhere Do I Start with Supplements for Dog Cancer? podcast episodeInflammation and Cancer articleChapters:00:00 Start02:59 Benefits of Curcumin               05:07 Is Curcumin a Miracle Cure?               05:50 Absorption and Bioavailability            09:12 Golden Paste                             10:48 Why So Little Research on Supplements                    14:03 Curcumin Dose                         16:02 Warming in Traditional Chinese Medicine      17:03 Side Effects                    18:28 Giving More Isn't Helpful        20:15 Making the Most of Curcumin            21:23 Curcumin StainsAbout Today’s Guest, Dr. Jessica Tartof:  Dr. Jessica Tartof is an Integrative Veterinarian who received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2002 from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. She has practiced in both equine and small animal Western and Eastern medicine. She became certified in Veterinary Acupuncture (CVA) through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. She earned her certification in Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy (CVSMT) through the College of Animal Chiropractors and the Healing Oasis Center. A post graduate diploma in Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine (CVCHM) was obtained through the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies. Dr. Tartof pursued training in alternative therapies to get to the root of a problem instead of simply treating the symptoms, which are the warning signs of larger deeper issues. Treating the symptoms is like cutting the top of weeds instead of digging them up at their root. The symptoms will keep coming back. Alternative therapies allow patients to have more treatment options as “one size fits all” doesn’t work for every patient. She also has a soft spot for working with geriatric and blind patients, improving their quality of life and helping to soothe their aches and pains to keep them moving. Dr. Tartof has joined many people and their dogs on the cancer journey, and has seen firsthand how integrative therapies can offer high life quality. She is glad to join her DogCancer.com colleagues to help dog lovers find safe alternative veterinary information. LinkedIn Other Links:If you would like to ask a dog cancer related question for one of our expert veterinarians to answer on a future Q&A episode, call our Listener Line at 808-868-3200. Dog Cancer News is a free weekly newsletter that contains useful information designed to help your dog with cancer. To sign up, please visit DogCancerNews.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices