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Can dogs eat Lion's mane?

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Overview

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Yes, dogs can eat lion’s mane mushrooms. Lion’s mane offers many health benefits to dogs, such as improving digestive and heart health. It also shows a promising ability to prevent and hinder severe diseases like cancer and degenerative myelopathy.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Lion's mane contains erinacines and hericenones, which give the mushroom its nootropic properties. They stimulate nerve growth factors that enhance a dog's brain function.
  • Lion's mane has strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
  • Lion's mane contains beta-glucans which boost a dog's immune system and fight cancer.
  • Lion's mane also promotes liver health and aids digestion for dogs.

Risks

health-risks
  • Store-bought lion's mane mushrooms are generally safe for dogs to eat.
  • Moldy lion's mane might lead to poisoning in dogs.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Fresh or dried lion's mane mushrooms should be cooked without seasoning. Avoid giving raw mushrooms to dogs. Give 3-4 small mushrooms per day, depending on your dog's size.
  • Lion's mane supplements for dogs are also available. The standard daily dosage for lion's mane powder for dogs is ½ teaspoon per 25lbs of body weight.
  • Choose a supplement with no fillers for better quality; lion's mane supplements made from whole fruiting mushroom bodies offer more nutritional value than mycelium.
  • If your dog has any health conditions, it is best to speak to your veterinarian before using any supplement.

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