Reading · Soul Touched by Dogs

When Leo was 10 and suddenly lost all strength in his legs and vets didn’t find anything after a bunch of tests, it occurred to me to try some “golden milk.”

If you’ve not heard of it, it’s worth googling. It’s a traditional Indian drink made from any milk you like, turmeric and a few other ingredients, said to have many health benefits. You can find out more, including my favorite recipe, here.

It’s my go-to remedy when I’m not feeling well and there is nothing in it I knew to be bad for dogs. So I made some of the turmeric paste and mixed it with some plain Greek yoghurt.

Leo gobbled it up.

I gave it to him daily and slowly, he gained the strength in his legs back and lived another 6.5 years.

Of course, I was curious when I heard about MaryBeth Powers and her Turmeric Tamer.

Turns out, it all started with her dog Teddy’s diagnosis …

When her beloved Newfie mix, Teddy, was diagnosed with aggressive cancer and given two to four weeks to live, MaryBeth decided to trust her instincts and refused to accept “there’s nothing more we can do.”

What she did next, and what happened to Teddy against all odds, became the foundation for a business now helping hundreds of dogs live healthier, more comfortable lives.

MaryBeth didn’t set out to become a pet wellness entrepreneur. She was an event planner trying to save her dog. But through her research into herbs, spices, and anti-inflammatory ingredients, she created something that not only gave Teddy three more years, it’s now supporting dogs dealing with cancer, arthritis, allergies, incontinence, and more.

We talk about the ingredients that make up Teddy’s Turmeric Tamer, why she chose each one, and how she went from mixing batches in her kitchen to running a small, mission-driven business. MaryBeth is candid about what worked, what surprised her, and why she believes in trying natural options first. As she puts it: “Why not try natural? There’s no side effects. If it doesn’t work, then you can reassess.”

We also get into the practical side: how to introduce it to picky dogs, why cats hate it, and what she’s learned from customers who’ve taken their dogs off pharmaceuticals and seen real results. This is a conversation about options, agency, and believing there’s more than one way to support the dogs we love.

Of course, the best time to support your dog’s health isn’t when something goes wrong, it’s before it does. Prevention through natural, anti-inflammatory support can mean fewer vet visits, less discomfort, and more good years together. And when challenges do arise, having tools that work with the body instead of against it can make all the difference.

MaryBeth Powers: When Love Leads to Healing

You can watch the full conversation here:

MaryBeth Powers is the founder of Teddy’s Turmeric Tamer, a Virginia-based pet wellness company born from her determination to help her dog, Teddy, beat the odds after a devastating cancer diagnosis.

Today, she handcrafts all-natural products designed to support dogs’ health through ingredients like turmeric, ginger, flaxseed, and cancer-fighting mushrooms.

A portion of every sale goes back to dogs in need.

You can find her at teddysturmerictamer.com and on Instagram @teddysturmerictamer. Use the code SOUL for 10% off any product.

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I went out for lunch with a friend today. As we were reaching the steps from the oasis of the quiet restaurant terrace back out onto the street, we saw our waitress talking to a girl, maybe 12 years old, holding the leash of a miniature Dachshund.

Close up of a Miniature Dachshund dog breed looking up against a white background — NOT the dog we saw today but that was the kind of look we got

The wee pup (one year old as we found out) pulled towards us and couldn’t get enough fuss and pets.

“Do you want to keep her?” the waitress asked.

😳

???

My friend thought she was joking. I was worried she might not be (I lost count of how often people here in the south of Spain have offered their dogs to me after watching me fuss over them).

She wasn’t joking.

“Does she really need a new home?” my friend asked.

“No, not really. We love her a lot,” the girl said.

Then the waitress made it make sense.

Apparently, the girl’s mother got the dog - probably for the kids. Now she realized that she’s travelling a lot and can’t really have a dog.

So the pup is facing an uncertain future, and the girl’s heart is about to be broken.

That’s all I know and I’m really trying to rein in a sense of judgment.

But I can’t help but feel it’s cruel to get a dog, let the puppy bond with the girl, and then give the dog away.

Who knows, the girl might have begged her mother for a dog. She sure would have been sad not getting one (I always wanted a dog and my parents always said no) but getting one and have it taken away …

The only good part of the story is that my friend remembered that someone we both know, who already has two Dachshunds, is looking to get another one .. so that new home for the pup might be closer than anyone expected earlier today.

But still ..

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