Today we are launching our brand new range of food from Wilder Pets, their PLUS range includes Mushrooms and we wanted to highlight why you should be adding Mushrooms into your dogs diet.
Mushrooms have been used for centuries in Western Herbalism and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and modern holistic vets like Rita Hogan and Dr. Judy Morgan, along with insights from The Forever Dog, highlight their powerful role in canine health 🐾
Why add mushrooms to your dog’s diet?
✨ Support and balance the immune system
✨ Rich in antioxidants
✨ Help reduce inflammation
✨ Support the body’s ability to fight disease
✨ Contain natural compounds such as beta-glucans, which help activate immune cells
Mushrooms naturally provide antioxidants, beta-glucans, and antimicrobial compounds, all of which are valued in integrative and holistic dog nutrition.
🍽️ How to Feed Mushrooms
Mushrooms should be cooked, or given as a dried powder or liquid extract.
This is because their tough outer cell wall (chitin) is hard to break down, and cooking or processing helps your dog absorb the medicinal benefits more effectively – a point emphasized by both Dr. Judy Morgan and Rita Hogan.
🌿 Mushrooms Found in Wilders Mushroom Mix
🍄 Chaga
Traditionally valued for immune and gut support
Supports:
• Anxiety & allergies
• Inflammation & aging
• Gut health (leaky gut, IBS, IBD)
• Immune balance and cellular health
Provides:
• Powerful antioxidants
• Melanin & amino acids
Nutrients include:
Calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, vitamins A, C, D & E
🍄 Lion’s Mane
Well known for brain, nerve, and gut support
Supports:
• Brain health & cognitive aging
• Anxiety & inflammation
• Gut lining and digestive balance
• Immune and microbial balance
Provides nutrients such as:
Iron, magnesium, B vitamins including B12, thiamine & niacin
🍄 Reishi
Called the “mushroom of longevity” in TCM
Supports:
• Allergies & histamine response
• Liver health
• Inflammation & joint comfort
• Immune modulation and stress response
Provides:
Calcium, copper, iron, manganese, zinc, vitamins B2 & C
🍄 Shiitake
Used traditionally for vitality and cardiovascular support
Supports:
• Immune health
• Heart health
• Skin & coat condition
• Digestion and gut balance
Provides:
Copper, iron, selenium, zinc, vitamin D
🦠 Mushrooms & Gut Health
Mushrooms act as prebiotics, meaning they feed beneficial gut bacteria 🌱
They help:
✔️ Reduce gut inflammation
✔️ Support a healthier microbiome
✔️ Strengthen the gut–immune connection
A healthy gut is the foundation of long-term health — something all three sources strongly emphasize.
🍄 Food as medicine starts with variety and intention. Adding medicinal mushrooms is a simple, natural way to support your dog’s health from the inside out.
Want to learn about mushrooms for gut health in more depth? Give this podcast by Rita Hogan a listen.
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