There are 5 best mushrooms for dogs. They are reishi, shiitake, maitake, turkey
tail, and cordyceps. Research shows they can better the immune system and have a range of
other important health advantages for dogs. They are quite social – combined they
are a good fit and they have different healing benefits when used together.
Reishi mushrooms are also known as the mushrooms of immortality. Their
advantages are immune-stimulation, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor.
They are good for the improvement of general health. When given to dogs reishi may
support the improvement of heart health. It can better the functionality of the
immune system. It can increase liver function. It can prohibit antihistamine
release. It can better the strength. It can also aid in pain relief.
Reishi mushrooms are usually consumed to heal cancer, heart disease, arthritis,
allergies, viral infections of the upper respiratory tract, and immune system issues.
Shiitake mushrooms have 30 different enzymes and 10 amino acids. They also
have minerals like calcium, zinc, magnesium, iron, and selenium. That makes them
really remarkable when it comes to dog health. They boost white blood cells and
better circulation. They can also prohibit tumor growth and lower cholesterol
levels. Shiitake mushrooms may be taken to lessen the side effects of
chemotherapy and radiation, cure Cushing’s disease, support the relief of bronchial
inflammation, regulate urination, and lower allergy symptoms.
Maitake mushrooms mean “dancing” mushrooms in Japanese. These
acknowledged to boost t-cells, prohibit tumor growth and lessen cholesterol.
Maitake mushrooms are suitable for cancer prevention, chemotherapy, and other
cancer treatment, aid in controlling diabetes, and aid dogs with liver issues.
Turkey Tail Mushrooms have plenty of beta-glucan polysaccharides.
Polysaccharides are fundamental sugars in the body that help the activation of the
immune system. They may aid the protection of the body from infections and
disease resistance.
According to a new study about turkey tail mushrooms for dogs with
hemangiosarcoma, a component extracted from the mushroom helped dogs to
survive the longest that has ever been reported with this cancer disease. Other
advantages of turkey tail mushrooms include aid curing pulmonary disorders,
healing the inflammation of the urinary and digestive tracts, lessening the effects of
chemotherapy and radiation.
Wild Cordyceps mushrooms actually grow on caterpillars. This is the reason why
they are expensive to harvest. But they are also cultivated by agriculture
professionals. Cultivated mushrooms are not equal to wild ones in terms of
effectiveness, but they are budget-friendly. Cordyceps have antifungal and
antibacterial benefits. They also sustain amino acids and polysaccharides.
According to research cordyceps mushrooms have remarkable antitumor
advantages. They have the ability to protect against liver and heart illnesses too.
Cordyceps are also suitable for curing leaky gut syndrome, chronic liver disorders,
hyper-lipedema, hypercholesterolemia, kidney issues, cardiac arrhythmias, lung
carcinoma, asthma, and geriatric issues.
How to feed the dog with medicinal mushrooms?
Two good ways to feed your dog are to make tea or broth with dried mushrooms
or put the powder in their food. Whole mushrooms should be well-cooked when given
to dogs. It is recommended to avoid giving raw mushrooms to dogs because they
are very difficult to digest and more importantly, they could be toxic. They become
safe when they are well-cooked.
If you purchase powdered mushrooms or mushrooms in capsules as an extract the
directions on the package should be followed. If the natural supplement is for
humans, the dosage should be 150 lbs – 68 kilograms. The amount should be
measured according to your dog’s weight. It is recommended to start with a lower
dose and to be careful to avoid any digestive disorders.
Shiitake “Detox” Broth: it is best to cook it during or after a fast or if your dog has
difficulties eating at all.
Ingredients: 5 dried shiitake mushrooms, 1 beef bone, ¼ cup of daikon or beetroot
¼ cup carrot, 1tsp sea salt, ¼ cup of sea salt, ¼ cup of celery, ½ tsp turmeric
powder.
Preparation: Soak dried mushrooms to rehydrate in 1 cup of cold water overnight,
put bone, vegetables, salt, and turmeric in a soup pot with 4 cups of water, and bring to a
slow boil for about an hour, add the mushrooms and water you soaked them in,
boil slowly for another hour, then remove from the heat.
It is recommended to give 1 teaspoon to a tablespoon every few hours when he is
not eating.
Mushroom Mix for Liver Disease: mix 2 tablespoons each of reishi, maitake,
shiitake and turkey tail, add 118-119 ml hot water, Amino b-plex ( available for
online purchases), keep it in the refrigerator
The dog should be given ½ ml per 2.27 kilograms of body weight two times per
day.
In conclusion: Reishi, shiitake, maitake, turkey tail, and cordyceps are suitable to feed
your dog when cooked properly.