Functional mushrooms like Turkey Tail, Reishi and Lion’s Mane are an easy, natural way to support your pet’s immune health, calm and healthy aging. Here are four reasons we love adding them to our pets’ meals.

If you are new to the benefits of medicinal or functional mushrooms, the idea of adding mushrooms to your pet’s diet can be a little confusing!

But, mushrooms are low in calories and a great source of protein, antioxidants, as well as macro- and micro-nutrients!
If that hasn’t convinced you yet, read on for four reasons why we’re so in love with adding mushrooms to our pets’ meals. 

#1 WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF
 FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOMS FOR PETS?

First of all, mushrooms have a plethora of health benefits!
Although each mushroom has their own unique benefits, some common benefits of functional mushrooms include:

• Support overall health and immunity
• Adaptogenic properties - help the body deal with the effects of stress
• Support calm and a healthy stress response
• Support healthy aging
• Support brain health
• Support energy and stamina

#2 ARE FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOMS SAFE FOR PETS?

The great thing about using functional mushrooms as part of your pet’s meals is that they’re safe to feed when properly sourced.
You can get all the health benefits of these morsels without having to worry about overdosing or loading your pet up on nasty chemicals, whose names we can’t pronounce.

Though there are a rare few mushrooms out there that are toxic to both us and our pets, it’s important to remember that the mushrooms toxic to us are also toxic to our pets. So if you wouldn’t or shouldn’t eat it - neither should your pets!

Mushrooms should also not be confused with mycotoxins! Though they do come from a form of fungi (mold) they are naturally occurring toxins produced by mold which form on spoiled food, and are not the same as functional mushrooms

#3 HOW LONG HAVE MUSHROOMS
BEEN USED FOR WELLNESS?

Mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in both ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, and have exploded onto the health and wellness scene again more recently, appearing in coffee, smoothies, supplements, and more.

The benefit of using mushrooms holistically is that they are a great way of stimulating the body’s natural immune response to support overall health.

A host of studies dive into the benefits of using mushrooms in both humans and pets, with more and more scientific studies supporting its use in both subjects today.

With that being said, it’s always best to consult a vet before making changes to your pet’s diet, particularly if your pet is pregnant or has any medical conditions.

But don’t  just take our word for it! There are a host of scientific studies out there exploring the benefits of adding mushrooms to the diet!

#4 RICH IN BETA-GLUCANS AND ANTIOXIDANTS

Functional mushrooms are packed with beta-glucans and antioxidants, which are widely studied for their role in immune health. Adding them to your pet’s daily routine is one of the simplest ways to support long-term wellness.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which functional mushrooms are best for dogs?

Each one has its own strengths: Turkey Tail is known for immune support, Reishi for calm and balance, Lion’s Mane for brain and gut health, Cordyceps for energy and stamina, and Chaga for antioxidants.

Can cats have functional mushrooms?

Yes, functional mushrooms that are properly sourced and extracted can be part of a cat’s diet too. Every Squeezee comes in both a dog and a cat version.