Just Ask Terry

Terry is happy to provide his opinion on diet and nutrition, supplements and lifestyle choices. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your physician and is not to be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you have any concerns please contact your physician directly.

Q. Dear Terry, “I have been giving the curcumin based pain formula you often recommend to my dog to help with the hip dysplasia he suffers from. However, I am wondering about the safety of using it long term, (2 capsules a day for a 70 lb. dog). I have heard that it can be good to take breaks when using herbs long term. What is your opinion on using this formula long term?” — Stuart V., Smyrna, GA

A. Dear Stuart, The curcumin-boswellia-DLPA-nattokinase pain formula is fantastic for dogs. I would recommend giving your dog 1 or 2 capsules daily, long-term. The formula is very safe, so there is no need to cycle the dosage. In fact, we have observed that when used long-term, it provides additional benefits.

On a personal note, we have two Australian Shepherds (Buddy and Bella), which you can see in the upper left hand corner of the homepage on my website Terry Talks Nutrition. We give them the same pain formula, along with high absorption curcumin, a good probiotic, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Healthy Regards!

Terry . . . Naturally