Pets

• Monthly LIVE Pet Q&A Information

  November 2024 Live Q&A Replay: () Join us monthly with Dr. Rob Silver, MS & Joni Kamlet, RVT, CCRA for a LIVE Q&A session, specifically about pets & mushrooms! 🍄 🐶 🐱 If you'd like to submit a question for Dr. Silver for the next Q&A, feel free to do so here! *_Plea...

• Are mushrooms safe for my dogs and/or cats?

  Mushrooms that are edible or therapeutic for humans are also safe for dogs & cats to eat. Having said that, it’s important to always be conservative when adding anything to your pets’ diet. Start with half dosage for 3-5 days  before increasing to full dosage. Pet dosages are lis...

• What is the right dose for my dog or cat?

  You may find our most updated pet dosage chart here. It includes dosages for 0-200 pounds. We base our administration recommendations on the beta-glucan content of the mushroom. Beta-glucans are the major bioactive molecules in all mushrooms, so our recommendations are based on the measured beta...

• Are your products easy to give to my pet?

  Real Mushrooms offers a variety of options for your pet to make giving it to them easy! The dosage will be listed on the side of the bottle/package. Soft Chews: These can be given like treats. They have a tasty flavor that your pet should love. Powders: The mushroom powders can be mixed into pe...

• What pet products do you have?

  We have a line of Pet Products available! Mushroom Immune Pet Chews - Made of our signature 5 Defenders blend of Reishi, Shiitake, Maitake, Turkey Tail mushrooms and Chaga. We also add potent herbs ashwagandha and astragalus. The Immune Chews are a great choice for overall wellness and helping t...

• Are mushrooms safe for kittens, puppies, or senior dogs?

  Mushrooms are basically food, so will not have an adverse effect on young animals or seniors. A study using oyster mushrooms in 8 week old puppies found immune system benefits without any evidence of adverse effects after feeding the oyster mushroom extract for 4 weeks to these young, immunocomp...

• Are mushrooms safe for pregnant/lactating animals?

  We have to caution against the use of mushrooms and mushroom extracts in pregnant or lactating animals, because their safety has not yet been determined. They may be safe, but as a company we prefer to err on the side of safety, and recommend against their use for animals with these conditions.

• Can Real Mushrooms' pet supplements be given with other supplements and/or medications?

  There are no known nor reported adverse interactions between mushrooms and their extracts with supplements or medications. Disclaimer: It is always best to check with your Veterinarian before starting on any new supplement.

• How are the pet products different from the human products?

  The pet products contain the same organic mushroom extracts in capsules. The capsules for the pet products are smaller to accommodate the smaller sizes of pets in relation to the size of humans. We dose based on body weight and severity of condition. The pet product capsules are also less expen...

• My dog/cat is a picky eater! Help!

  For the Pet Capsules: Many animals will accept capsules stuffed into a section of hot dog, or coated with cream cheese, peanut butter (xylitol free!), or other sticky, tasty foods. You could look into pill pockets to help hide the capsule. Pills can also be administered directly into the mouth,...

• My dog has cancer. Is turkey tail the best option?

  Turkey Tail is a popular choice among pet parents for its potential wellness benefits. Turkey Tail is often included as part of a holistic approach to supporting overall health. If you’re considering Turkey Tail for your pet, we encourage you to consult with your veterinarian. They can provide p...

• Should my pet take mushrooms with or without food?

  Since mushrooms are “functional” foods, administering them with or without food is fine. You may find that for the capsules and powder forms of the mushroom products that giving with some food, or with meals is much easier and convenient and in the long run, over time, will ensure that your pet ...

• Is there Xylitol in your Chaga extract?

  Here is what we can tell you about xylitol as it relates to our Chaga extract: Chaga is a fungus that grows on Birch trees and relatives of the birch tree. When the fungus grows into the tree bark it absorbs molecules, including the tree sugar, xylan, into its cankerous growth on the tree. When ...