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US brand names:Curcuvet
Turmeric (Curcumin) is dosed at 5–20 mg/kg PO q12-24h in dogs, per Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Curcumin inhibits NF-kB, COX-2, and LOX pathways. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potential anti-neoplastic properties. Poor oral bioavailability improved with piperine.
Very poor bioavailability unless formulated with piperine or phospholipids. May have anticoagulant effects. GI upset at high doses. Limited clinical veterinary data.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 5–20 mg/kg | q12-24h | Weak | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q24h | Extrapolated | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
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