EP 80: "There's A Mushroom For That": 5 Mushrooms for 5 Common Pet Problems with Dr. Rob Silver

Dr. Rob Silver, a pioneer in holistic veterinary medicine, discusses the benefits of mushroom therapy for pets. He highlights the rise in interest due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased focus on pet health. Dr. Rob also emphasizes the importance of using authentic mushrooms, not mycelium grown on grain, for better potency. He details the benefits of specific mushrooms: Turkey Tail for immune support, Lion's Mane for cognitive function, Cordyceps for kidney and lung health, and Golden Oyster for mitochondrial function. Learn the dosage guidelines, starting with low amounts to avoid digestive issues, and the potential for mushrooms to enhance chemotherapy effectiveness in cancer treatment. So much great info! URL: https://realmushrooms.com/  Instagram: real_mushrooms realmushrooms_pets docrobsilver Well Pet Dispensary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmushrooms https://www.facebook.com/wellpetdispensary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-mushrooms/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-j-silver/  PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #1This episode is brought to you by Real Mushrooms. If you care about what goes into your cat or dog's bowl, this is a brand you need to know. Real Mushrooms is a family run business with over 50 Years of mushroom expertise. They specialize in pet supplements made from 100% organic mushroom extracts, never grain, starch or fillers. All their products are third party tested and come with verified Beta Glucan content, the key compound behind mushrooms' immune supporting benefits. So you're not just hoping it works. You can feel confident about the purity and potency behind what you're serving your pet. Real Mushrooms is offering two great deals on their pet products for our podcast listeners. Use promo code DRJUDY20 for 20% off all pet products. Use promo code QRILLPET25 for 25% off when you buy a bundle of all three of their new powders with krill, Turkey Tail, lion's mane and pet defenders, applies to one time purchases, not subscriptions. No minimum purchase required. Can't combine with any other discounts. If you're looking for a clean, science backed way to support your pet's immune system, digestion or overall vitality, Real Mushrooms is the perfect place to start. Because when it comes to our pets, Quality Matters. www.RealMushrooms.com PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #2The following ad is brought to you by Raised Right. I'm excited to tell you about Raised Right. They're a family owned human grade pet food company that makes gently cooked whole food recipes for dogs and cats. I feel Good recommending Raised Right because most of their recipes have less than 2% carbs, and their recipes are so simple, many have just 10 ingredients or less, they were able to formulate their adult dog recipes to be complete and balanced using only whole foods without any synthetic vitamins or minerals. Raised Right has also teamed up with both Dr Karen Becker and Dr Barbara Royal to create a new line of veterinary support recipes to help with specific health issues. They formulated low phosphorus recipes for kidney support and low fat recipe