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. Your Voice Matters! If you have a question for our team, or if you want to share your own hopeful dog cancer story, we want to hear from you! Go to https://www.dogcancer.com/ask to submit your question or story, or call our Listener Line at +1 808-868-3200 to leave a question. 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/ For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices