Can dogs eat Cordyceps?

Overview

Yes, dogs can eat cordyceps. Feeding cordyceps to dogs is beneficial to their health. These mushrooms have many benefits to offer. They prevent liver disease, boost the immune system, repair reproductive function, and increase dogs' energy levels. Cooking cordyceps makes them more digestible and reduces choking risks.

Benefits

Cordyceps are medicinal mushrooms, which contain essential nucleic acid to make adenosine, that boost a dog's energy, endurance, and stamina.
Cordyceps help improve and restore impaired reproductive function.
Cordyceps has anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties. It can also protect a dog against liver disease.
Cordyceps has antioxidants that help boost a dog's immune system and prevent chronic diseases.

Risks

Consumption of cordyceps may trigger allergic reactions in dogs with food allergies or food intolerance.
Cordyceps can cause choking to dogs when eaten raw.
Raw cordyceps has a slightly bitter taste and might not be palatable for dogs.

Servings

Cordyceps is typically prepared as a hot water extract, often as a beverage or soup.
If you want to use cordyceps as a supplement for your dog, it is best to choose a supplement specially formulated for dogs.
Always get professional advice before using a plant medicinally for your dog.