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Can dogs eat Reishi?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat reishi mushrooms? Yes, reishi mushrooms are one of the healthiest mushrooms for dogs. They have powerful anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants that alleviate joint pains and prevent liver problems. But do not let dogs overeat these mushrooms as it might lead them to have digestive upset.

Benefits

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  • Reishi has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. It is known for its health benefits.
  • This fungus has strong anti-inflammatory properties that can help prevent joint pains, especially for arthritic dogs.
  • Reishi is packed with antioxidants that help boost the immune system. In addition, it has triterpenoids which have anti-cancer properties and help prevent tumor growth in dogs.
  • Reishi cleanses and detoxes the liver to prevent liver diseases in dogs.
  • It also has natural antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties that help dogs protect against infections.

Risks

health-risks
  • Reishi is woody and highly fibrous, which can cause choking to dogs when eaten raw.
  • Fresh raw reishi has a slightly bitter taste and might not be palatable for some dogs.
  • Consuming large doses of reishi can cause dogs to have digestive discomfort such as diarrhea.
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Servings

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  • Reishi is a woody mushroom, and it's typically prepared as a hot water extract, often as a beverage or soup.
  • Avoid giving your dog raw reishi; if you want to add reishi to your dog's diet, it is best to choose the powdered form or reishi supplement specially formulated for dogs.
  • Because of reishi's anti-clotting effects, avoid giving it to dogs on blood-thinning drugs.
  • Always get professional advice from a veterinarian before using a plant medicinally for your dog.

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