Why not consider mushroom supplements for your pet. Their health-supporting properties, with their ability to support the immune system as well as antioxidant properties
For thousands of years mushrooms have been valued by many cultures around the world, especially in the Far East, for their therapeutic as well as nutritional properties and increasing evidence is confirming their benefits for animals as well as humans.
In addition to immune-supporting beta-glucans and related polysaccharides, which help support a healthy immune response. Mushrooms are also rich sources of anti-bacterial and anti-fungal compounds.
At Healthful Pets we sell a number of mushroom products for cats and dogs, with health-supporting properties:
Mushrooms 4 Pets
Mushrooms 4 Pets specialise in supporting the health of small animals and are dedicated to bringing you the finest mushroom nutrition supplements. They use carefully selected mushrooms from leading growers from around the world and are formulated according to the latest scientific research to deliver the full health benefits. Set up by Martin Powell, the biochemist and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) who has been working with medicinal mushrooms since 1992. Mushrooms 4 Pets products are all produced and professionally formulated and manufactured in the UK.
Reishi Plus: As well as its supportive benefits for the immune system, Reishi’s anti-oxidant properties make it especially valuable for supporting the liver and helping with seasonal itching, benefits which are reinforced in Reishi Plus by the other ingredients of the mushroom chaga together with chlorella and milk thistle
Coriolus Plus: Coriolus Plus contains extracts from Coriolus which are the most extensively researched forms of nutritional support for the immune system with over 40 clinical trials confirming their efficacy. In addition Coriolus Plus is also complemented by four other mushrooms, with proven immune enhancing properties - those of maitake, reishi, cordyceps and shiitake. Comes in capsule form.
Reishi Flex: Reishi Flex with Reishi’s triterpenoid components, while its polysaccharides help to re-balance the immune system’s response in cases where it is overactive, as well as where it is underactive. Together, they contribute to support musculo-skeletal health, with benefits reinforced by Devil’s Claw, Boswellia and Turmeric.
Cordyceps Plus: Coryceps Mushrooms are full of antioxidants. Cordyceps are known to help support physical performance and may support a healthy heart as well as the immune system.
In Cordyceps Plus its anti-ageing supportive activity is additionally supported by reishi - the ‘Mushroom of Immortality’ and Lion’s Mane – ‘Nature’s Nutrient for the Neurons’
Armillaria Plus : Armillaria mellea, commonly known as Honey Mushroom with neurolgically active components, which contribute to its calming properties. More information on Armillaria Plus can be found HERE
Four Leaf Rover
Four Leaf Rover are a brand from the US. They sell three great mushroom products - Seven 'Shrooms a blend of seven different mushrooms, Turkey Tail and Lion's Mane Mushroom using high quality, whole mushrooms grown on wood, without fillers, binders or preservatives.
Seven 'Shrooms - a synergistic blend of seven mushrooms, rich in beta-glucans (the active part of the mushroom), specifically chosen to help support your dog’s immune system. Includes: reishi, cordyceps,maitake, shiitake, phellinus mushroom, chaga and turkey tail mushroom extracts; all grown on wood, not oats or grains.
Turkey Tail Mushroom - 100% whole, organic Turkey Tail mushrooms which are third party tested to be high in beta-glucans (guaranteed minimum 50% beta-glucans) to support a balanced immune system. Four Leaf Rover have used the fruiting body of the Turkey Tail mushroom which contains very special beta-glucans called Polysaccharide-K (PSK) and Polysaccharide Peptide (PSP). The mushrooms are also double extracted to make the beneficial beta-glucans highly bioavailable for your dog. Finally, Four Leaf Rover mushrooms are grown on wood and natural substrates and free of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides - just like nature intended.
Lion's Mane Mushroom - Lion's mane is a unique mushroom rich in hericenones and erinacines, which can help support cognitive and neural function for dogs of all ages, especially seniors. May also support anxious dogs. Lion's Mane has been third-party tested to contain a minimum of 25% beta-glucans.
Adored Beast
Adored Beast sell two mushroom products including Turkey Tail and Chaga Mushroom.
Turkey Tail - crafted form organic, North American Grown Turkey Tail Mushroom. Adored Beast Turkey Tail Mushrooms come in a liquid form which compared to most powders, double liquid extracts contains a range of full spectrum compounds featuring both water-soluble (for example polysaccharides like beta-glucans) and alcohol-soluble compounds (like antioxidants such as triterpenoids), ensuring access to all the beneficial properties mushrooms have to offer. Helps to support gut health and the immune system.
Chaga Mushroom - Organic, North American Grown Chaga Mushrooms (Vitality) from Adored Beast. A nutrient-dense superfood, the chaga mushroom grows on birch trees throughout the northern hemisphere. Well known as the king of mushrooms, this nutrient-dense superfood is full of a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants (the second most antioxidant-rich food in the world next to cocoa) that can help improve core vitality.
Borvo Nutrients
Borvo Nutrients have mushrooms in their range, including Lion's Mane and Chaga Mushrooms. Borvo only use ingredients from reputable European suppliers, guaranteeing that their supplements meet the highest standards of purity and effectiveness. Their Lion's Mane mushroom is cultivated with care at indoor facilities nestled in the Finnish countryside of Karjalohja and the mushrooms are grown on sustainably sourced, PEFC/FSC certified birch wood, ensuring an environmentally conscious product. Their Chaga Mushroom Extract Powder comes from the Chaga Conk that grows naturally in the pristine Birch forests of Northern Finland.
Check out specific details and dosages on our website. Read product labels carefully as it may be necessary to consult your veterinarian.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of this article or have any questions, then please contact us on: 01565 740 777.
References and Resources
Dodds, W.J., (2015). Canine Nutrigenomics – the new science of feeding your dog for optimum nutrition.
Dr Mercola (2016). Mushrooms – The New Superfoods for Pets.
Powell, M. (2014). Medicinal Mushrooms – a Clinical Guide
