Molly Jacobson talks to Dr. Robert Silver, a veterinarian and expert in medicinal mushrooms, about their potential benefits for dogs with cancer. Learn how mushrooms like turkey tail, reishi, and lion’s mane boost immunity, support overall health, and even complement conventional treatments like chemotherapy and surgery. 

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Related Links: 

Our article on Medicinal Mushrooms: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/supplements/medicinal-mushrooms-for-dogs/  

American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine: https://www.acvbm.org/ 

Real Mushrooms: https://www.realmushrooms.com/ 

The Medicinal Magic of Functional Mushrooms continuing education webinar for veterinarians and vet techs: https://ce.dvm360.com/courses/the-medicinal-magic-of-functional-mushrooms-yijn 

Chapters: 

00:00 Introduction 

00:30 - The Fascinating World of Mushrooms 

01:15 - Medicinal Mushrooms vs. Toxic Mushrooms 

02:30 - How Mushrooms Modulate Immune Responses 

04:00 - The Role of Turkey Tail in Cancer Support 

06:00 - Mushroom Cultivation and Quality Control 

07:30 - Mycelium: The Hidden Network Beneath Forests 

10:00 - Why Cooking Mushrooms Is Essential for Medicinal Use 

13:00 - Beta-Glucans: The Secret Immune Boosters 

15:30 - The Personality of Mushrooms: Matching Mushrooms to Needs 

18:00 - Reishi: The Mushroom of Immortality 

19:30 - Lion’s Mane: Brain Support and More 

21:00 - Tips for Choosing High-Quality Mushroom Supplements 

23:00 - Mushrooms in Veterinary Cancer Care 

25:30 - Turkey Tail and Maitake for Specific Cancers 

27:45 - The Potential of Mushrooms in Post-Treatment Strategies 

30:00 - Conclusion: Hope and Healing Through Mushrooms 

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/  

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