Can Dogs Eat Mushrooms? Expert Tips Plus Dosing! | Dr. Robert Silver #289
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
Get to know Dr. Robert Silver: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/robert-silver-dvm/
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