In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Rob Silver an integrative vet to unpack one of the hottest topics in pet wellness right now: mushrooms. Dr. Rob is a true pioneer when it comes to using medicinal mushrooms to help pets heal and in this episode, we talk about how mushrooms can support pets facing cognitive decline, cancer (in particular hemangiosarcoma), allergies, Cushing’s, and boost overall immunity. We also dive into the red flags to watch out for when choosing a medicinal mushroom product, and what to look for if you want the real deal. If you’ve ever been curious about whether medicinal mushrooms could help your pet, this episode is definitely for you. 

KEY INSIGHTS:

✨ Why you should never feed mushrooms raw and why chopping them small helps your pet absorb all their benefits. 

✨ How the medicinal mushroom cordyceps is a beautiful support for kidney health and should be a part of every cat's preventative care. 

✨ How lion’s mane mushroom supports both cognitive function and gut health.  

✨ How turkey tail can be a powerful ally for dogs with hemangiosarcoma. 

✨ How reishi and chaga mushrooms act like natural antihistamines for pets with allergies.

✨ How scientific research shows that button mushrooms (yes, the common kind!) have anti-cancer and brain boosting effects. 

✨ Why shiitake mushrooms are so revered and how there are even injectable cancer treatments made from them in Asia.  

✨ Why lion’s mane might be the secret weapon for aging pets with signs of cognitive decline. 

✨ How mycelium-based products may look the same on the outside but contain fewer active compounds—and can slow results. 

✨ Why giving medicinal mushrooms a few weeks before your puppy or kitten’s titer test can strengthen their immune response. 

✨ And we’ll Introduce you to Dr. Rob’s book: There’s A Mushroom For That—your go-to guide for using functional mushrooms to support your pet’s health. 

RESOURCES:

Grab Dr. Rob Silver’s book: There's A Mushroom For That!

Shop vet-quality mushroom supplements at Real Mushrooms

Use the code DRCHEN at checkout to get 20% off any Real Mushrooms products for pets 

FOLLOW:

Integrative Pet Wellness Center: https://integrativepet.com

Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepet

Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vet 

Dr. Rob Silver: @docrobsilver

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