Dr. Mercola | Bark & Whiskers™ Organic Curcumin for Dogs & Cats (75g)

USDA Certified Bark & Whiskers™ Organic Curcumin provides 24 times greater absorption than standard 95% curcuminoid extracts without the need to add black pepper or piperine for increased absorption.

Each one-scoop dose supplies 30 mg of Organic Turmeric Rhizome Extract, providing a standardized 9 mg of Curcuminoids.

The enhanced bioavailability of our unique formula is created through the synergistic actions of micronized particles and a proprietary colloidal suspension.

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What to Look for in a High–Quality Curcumin ~ So what should you look for when buying this vital herb for your pet?

This 4-Point Quality Test contains important aspects to look for when buying a high-quality curcumin formula. Use this as a checklist before you purchase a curcumin product for your pet.

Your pet’s curcumin formula should:

1. Utilize advanced technology to increase bioavailability.
Curcumin can be highly challenging for your pet’s body to absorb, so a formula offering increased bioavailability is a must.

2. Provide all three of the curcuminoids found in turmeric.
Curcumin is the main curcuminoid in turmeric, but it's not the only one. The other two are valuable for your pet's health: demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin. Having all three curcuminoids is critical, as new research shows that bisdemethoxycurcumin is only activated when the other two curcumin levels (demethoxycurcumin and curcumin) are high.

3. Be sourced from raw organic turmeric material standardized to curcuminoids.
Don’t be shortchanged by lesser-quality curcumin. Always look for a standardized curcumin content and curcumin sourced from Certified Organic turmeric.

4. Avoid unnecessary fillers, additives and risky excipients.
Your pet doesn't need questionable, unnecessary ingredients.

Active Ingredients per 1 Scoop (0.25g scoop included) :

Organic Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Rhizone Extract Complex......30mg. Providing 9mg of Curcuminoids

Inactive Ingredients:
Organic Gum Arabic, Organic Rice Hull, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Quillaja Extract.

Cautions:
If animal's condition worsens or does not improve, stop administration and consult your veterinarian. Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven.

Do not use in high doses, with anticoagulant drugs, or in patients with stomach ulcers. May be a gastrointestinal irritant. Administer during or after the animal has eaten to reduce incidence of gastrointestinal upset.

Directions for Use:
Administer orally, once per day.

Animal Type Serving Amount Scoop(s)
Cats (2+ lbs.) .... 0.125g (1/2 scoop)
Toy Breed Dogs (up to 14 lbs.) .... 0.125g (1/2 scoop)
Small Breed Dogs (15 - 29 lbs.) .... 0.25g (1 scoop)
Medium Breed Dogs (30 - 49 lbs.) .... 0.5g (2 scoops)
Large Breed Dogs (50 - 79 lbs.) .... 1.25g (5 scoops)
Giant Breed Dogs (80+ lbs.) .... 2.5g (10 scoops)

Warnings: For animal use only. Keep out of the reach of children and animals. In case of accidental overdose, contact a health professional immediately.

Dr. Joseph Mercola founded Mercola.com in 1997 as a portal for natural health information and resources. It is one of the first health websites established to cater to readers who are interested in holistic medicine.

Around 2007, Dr Mercola wanted to develop and produce a comprehensive natural health product line for pets. For a little over two years, he searched to bring on a holistic veterinarian who shared the same principles and philosophies on natural health that he has. In November of 2009, he reached out to Dr. Karen Becker. Dr Mercola was impressed with Dr Karen’s 20 years of veterinary experience, plus the research of creating protocols for pet products that integrated human-grade ingredients. So with like-minded mission and purpose, Dr. Mercola Healthy Pets was born. Our canine, feline, and even some other of our pet companions can be treated with some of the same heath regimens as humans, with supplements like probiotics and vitamin B just to name a couple, to take control of their health.