Golden paste treats for dogs are one of my favorite homemade supplements.
I’ve been adding them to my dogs’ raw meals since 2016 because of their massive anti-inflammatory benefits.
Golden Paste Treats For Dogs: Recipe
I’ve posted the recipe I use to make golden paste, aka turmeric paste, for the pups once before when I wrote about the 5 key benefits of turmeric paste for dogs.
The beauty of the paste are its anti-inflammatory qualities that benefit dogs who run and jump a lot. That’s because both activities are hard on their joints.
That said, it’s a wonderful natural joint supplement that I use for my pups as a preventative measure to keep their joints from getting stiff.
It also offers a natural means of pain relief for dogs suffering from hip dysplasia. That’s one of the most common causes of arthritis of the hips.
Here’s what I use to make the golden paste dog treats/paw prints:
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1/4 cup organic coconut oil
- 1/2 cup organic turmeric powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of freshly ground black pepper
I pour the water into a pot, add the turmeric powder, stir and let the concoction simmer for about 8 minutes on low to medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Once it thickens, I stir in the coconut oil and the freshly ground pepper.
That’s all!
I then pour the paste into the silicone paw print molds and let it freeze overnight.
Once the paw prints are solid frozen, I pop one out of the mold and top a raw breakfast or dinner off with it.
I usually have more golden paste than the mold can hold, so I pour the leftovers into a glass jar that can either go into the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or into the freezer.
FYI: Dogs can have 1/4 teaspoon of the golden paste per 10 lb of body weight per day.
Turmeric Tater Tots For Me: Recipe
Since turmeric is as nutritious for my pups as it is for me, I came up with this delicious recipe for humans.
I’m in my mid thirties update 2025: mid-40s and fairly healthy. However, M Y joints appreciate a little preventative TLC as well.
That said, my favorite way of consuming turmeric powder is on tater tots.
You guys, this recipe really is super simple!
Here’s what you do:
Cut up (sweet) potatoes, sprinkle with olive oil, turmeric powder, salt, pepper, & cumin, then bake in the oven for around 30 minutes.
Besides turmeric powder, I also sprinkle Ras El Hanout and Tagine over the tots before they go into the oven.
I bought both spices at a Williams Sonoma outlet store a few years ago. Here’s what’s in them:
Ras El Hanout – Paprika, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, cardamom, allspice, mace, white pepper, rosebuds, nutmeg, cloves, saffron, and bay leaves.
Tagine – Paprika, black pepper, ginger and turmeric.
I noticed that Williams & Sonoma no longer carry either, but you can get them on Amazon if you’re interested.
Golden Paste Treats For Dogs: Bottom Line
I’d much rather wear my chef hat and whip up a natural joint remedy than have the pups or myself pop pills.
Also, it’s not a huge inconvenience as far as time is concerned.
It takes about a good hour to make the turmeric tots since I boil the potatoes first (+/- 30 minutes to boil them), but the time spent preparing them is S O worth it!
They’re delicious and the perfect snack to go with catching up on my Homeland and Billions episodes.
Best of all – they’re a treat for my joints and go great with sautéed veggies and a drink!
Whipping up the golden paste treats for the pups takes considerably less time.
Between getting the ingredients measured out, simmering the turmeric/water combination, adding the pepper and coconut oil and then pouring it into a container/mold, it takes about 15 minutes.
Do you use turmeric when you cook for yourself and/or your dog(s)?
As always, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below this blog post!
Related Reading:
- How to make doggie popsicles with handles
- Turmeric paste for dogs: 5 key benefits & how to DIY
- 5 Natural antioxidants for dogs that boost the immune system
Barbara Rivers is the founder of K9sOverCoffee and a raw feeding educator with over a decade of hands-on experience.
She has fed raw in the US and Europe since 2015, after her Boxer mix Missy’s cancer diagnosis led her to move away from processed kibble and commit to species-appropriate nutrition.
As a former professional dog walker, she developed deep insight into canine behavior, conditioning, and the essential link between proper exercise and long-term health.
Barbara completed online training with veterinarian Dr. Marion Smart and Labrador breeder Dana Scott and works for one of Germany’s leading raw dog food brands, BARFER’S.
In 2026–2027, she is completing a year-long raw nutrition certification for dogs and cats at THP School, founded by raw feeding pioneer Swanie Simon.
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Thanks for sharing, Barbara! Rocky and I consume turmeric on daily basis. I am going to make paste today. Typically, I just some when I mix veggies, beans and kelp.
You guys are so healthy, I love it! Happy paste making :)
Yum for everyone! I think you could skip the step of boiling the potatoes. I often make roasted potatoes with rosemary and garlic salt, and I don’t cook them first. They only need to roast for about 45 minutes at 375 degrees and they are cooked thoroughly. I definitely want to try this recipe too….I could use the joint help!
I don’t think I’ve ever heard of black pepper for dogs! We use the pure curcumin from Mercola instead of turmeric – would that work for this paste too do you think?
HA, well thank you for that tip, Jan! I believe I’m a lot more knowledgeable in preparing doggie food than the human kind, lol ;-) Next time I make the tots, I’ll skip the boiling part. That should also make it easier to cut the potatoes into more even cubes. #OCD
I hadn’t heard for black pepper for dogs either until I learned about this golden paste recipe from Rodney Habib. The reason black pepper is added is because it increases the bioavailability of the turmeric by 2000%. Yup, 2000, not 200.
I’m honestly not sure about the pure curcumin from Marcola.I would guess that you can also use it – maybe shoot them a message and ask if you can use it to make golden paste?
P.S. Jan, I made the tots yesterday without boiling the potatoes first, and OMG, they came out even crispier than the first time around!
So funny! When I read the title my first thought was, “that sounds good enough for me to eat!” Thank goodness it actually was a human recipe!
I like the treat recipe too though, we might have to try that one. I didn’t realize tumeric was so good for doggy joints!
Haha, yup, it sure was! It’s pretty cool how many super foods are suitable for both dogs & their humans. I’m making some more this weekend :)