Can Dogs Eat Mushrooms? Expert Tips Plus Dosing! | Dr. Robert Silver

In this episode of Dog Cancer Answers, Dr. Robert Silver shares advanced insights on how medicinal mushrooms can support dogs with cancer. From beta glucan dosing to choosing the right mushrooms, Dr. Silver offers practical tips for pet parents. Learn about mushrooms like turkey tail, reishi, and maitake, their effects on cancer and immunity, and how to safely introduce them to your dog’s regimen.

Key highlights include:

• Beta glucan dosages for mild, moderate, and severe conditions.
• The importance of using standardized mushroom extracts.
• How medicinal mushrooms train the immune system over time.
• Safety tips, potential side effects, and starting doses.

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Related Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAgObIOhEMg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-eGlk1KhUg

Related Links:

Our article on Medicinal Mushrooms: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/supplements/medicinal-mushrooms-for-dogs/

Real Mushrooms: https://www.realmushrooms.com/

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

00:15 – Why Mushrooms Are a Lifestyle Supplement

00:30 – Beta Glucans: The Key to Mushroom Dosing

02:00 – Dosage Tiers: Wellness, Moderate, and Severe Conditions

03:30 – Safe Dosing: Start Low, Go Slow

06:00 – The Science of Beta Glucans and Immune System Activation

10:00 – Mushrooms as Long-Term Immune Trainers

12:00 – Short-Term vs. Long-Term Effects of Medicinal Mushrooms

13:15 – Multi-Mushroom Formulas: The Benefits of Blends

16:00 – Spotlight on Chaga and Its Unique Properties

18:30 – Recent Turkey Tail Study: What the Research Says

24:00 – Real Mushrooms and Standardized Extracts

26:00 – Final Tips on Dosing and Safety

27:00 – Closing Thoughts and Dr. Silver’s Insights