Summer officially starts in only a couple of days, yet we're already roasting under the sun if we dare to step foot outside, leaving the realms of our air-conditioned houses. Our dogs feel the heat too, but unlike humans, they cannot shed their fur coat in a heartbeat or buy themselves an ice lolly to cool themselves down when they most need it. Our stoic little friends often suffer in silence, which is why it's up to us to prevent them overheating before it happens. Simba, like many spaniels, doesn't know the meaning of sitting still. If we're out, he's on the go. If we're in the house, he wants to be occupied with a toy, or with bothering his lazy canine sister, Piper. His constant habit of vaulting off of surfaces and racing at full speed around the park could lead to joint issues in the future, which is something i'd obviously prefer to prevent. To see him struggling on his feet is my worst nightmare - and this is where the (somewhat) magical power of turmeric, and golden paste comes in. Turmeric, when combined with an oil, water, and black pepper, has been known to reduce pain and inflammation in arthritic dogs. It has been used for decades across the world as a medicinal spice, and the reviews have been raving. It only made sense to begin giving my nutter (who mistakes himself for a rabbit, or Tigger) a supplement to prevent his joints wearing away, and leading him to a life where walking can hurt. Not only is turmeric a great NATURAL anti-inflammatory, but it also works as an antioxidant, and supports brain and heart health. To me, turning it into a palatable, convenient, cooling dog treat seems like a no-brainer! Golden Egg Cubes Makes 8 treats. Ingredients 2 medium eggs 1 tbsp turmeric 1 tsp coconut oil 1 tbsp honey 2 tbsp water (lukewarm) 1/2 tsp black ground pepper Raw eggs and all other ingredients are totally safe for dogs in small quantities. I would not recommend feeding more than 4 or 5 of these more than a few times a week, however. Method 1. Beat the two eggs in a bowl until yellow-orange and a thick consistency. - 2. Add the coconut oil , honey and water, and stir in with a fork. 3.Whisk the turmeric into the mixture. It will form in clumps in the egg mixture initially, so a hand whisk is essential to break it up and combine it with the other ingredients. 4. Whisk in the black pepper. 5. Transfer the mixture into a small plastic or glass jug, and then pour into a plastic or silicon ice cube tray. Though not an essential step, you may like to add a herb such as parsley or mint onto the top of each treat to improve doggy breath. 6. Freeze for 2-3 hours until solid. 7. Serve and let the pups enjoy! I hope your dog enjoys these chilly treats as much as mine did! They are totally raw-feeder friendly, and count as a nutritious snack as well as being tasty! You may want to wash your hands after handling these however!
Thank you for reading, Milla & Simba (and guest Piper!) Turmeric lips don't lie.
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