Mushrooms for dogs, in plain English
What functional mushrooms are, what beta-glucans do, and why fruiting bodies matter.
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The mushrooms in our Mushroom Blend aren’t the ones you’d slice into a salad. Lion’s mane, reishi, turkey tail and the rest are known as functional mushrooms, used for centuries for more than flavor.
What are beta-glucans?
Beta-glucans are a type of fiber found in the cell walls of mushrooms. They’re the compounds most closely linked to supporting a healthy immune system, and they’re what a good mushroom supplement should be rich in.
Fruiting body or mycelium?
The fruiting body is the part of the mushroom that grows above ground. Mycelium is the root-like network underneath, and it’s often grown on grain. Many mushroom products are mostly mycelium and the grain it grew on. Our blend uses only fruiting bodies.
How to give it
Sprinkle the right number of scoops over your dog’s usual food and mix it in. Dogs up to 25 lb need one scoop a day; dogs over 75 lb need four. There’s a serving guide on the product page.
A note on expectations
Supplements support health; they don’t treat illness. If your dog is unwell, talk to your vet.
