Digestion & Immune Support - Pumpkin

Some mushrooms are safe (and beneficial!) for dogs, while others can be dangerous.

Mushrooms fall into 4 basic categories:
1.EDIBLE(used in cooking) – safe for dogs
2.MEDICINAL(a.k.a. Functional) – safe for dogs
3.PSYCHOACTIVE– not safe for dogs
4.POISONOUS– not safe for dogs

Foley’s Functional Fungi treats use onlyMEDICINAL MUSHROOMS:- Lion’s mane
- Cordyceps
- Shiitake
- Reishi
- Chaga
- Turkey Tail

Definitely not!The medicinal mushrooms in Foley’s Functional Fungi do not contain psilocybin or psilocin – there are no psychedelic effects.

We do our best to support local and source local!

We are proud to have partnered withTruCelium– Canada’s first, purpose built, functional mushroom vertical farming facility in Cold Stream, BC.

TruCelium’s supply company, “mushrom.life” will supply all functional mushrooms for Foley’s Functional Fungi, including their patented mycelium innovation:Mycolyte™

A Ground-Breaking Mycelium Innovation For Your Dog’s Total Wellbeing.

Ancient Grain Sorghum is inoculated with extraordinary functional mushroom strains, each with unique functional benefits. These strains grow, digest, thrive and ferment the sorghum grain; producing a mycelium root matrix, containing powerful functional and immunity compounds.

Pet MD: Medicinal Mushrooms For Dogs by Dr. Veronica Higgs, DVM

Medicinal mushrooms offer a fascinating array of health benefits for dogs, and various mushroom species have been studied for their potential immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory, and health-promoting properties. Some of the most well-known medicinal mushrooms for dogs and their potential health benefits include:

REISHI MUSHROOM (Ganoderma lucidum)
Reishi mushrooms are renowned for their immune-modulating properties, which may help support the immune system in dogs. They contain polysaccharides, beta-glucans, and triterpenoids, believed to offer potential health benefits.

“A mushroom for your dog’s vitality.”

TURKEY TAIL MUSHROOM (Trametes versicolor)
Rich in polysaccharides, particularly beta-glucans, turkey tail mushrooms have immune-boosting properties. They are often used in traditional medicine to support the immune system and promote overall health. In some cases, they are used for supportive care in dogs undergoing cancer treatment.

“A mushroom for your dog’s filtering organs.”

SHIITAKE MUSHROOM (Lentinula edodes)
Shiitake mushrooms contain lentinan, a compound studied for its potential anti-tumor and immune-enhancing effects. Additionally, they may possess antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.

“A mushroom for your dog’s heart and vital organs.”

CORDYCEPS MUSHROOM (Ophiocordyceps sinensis)
Known for enhancing cell-level oxygen intake and improved blood flow. Traditionally used to treat kidney and renal ailments, tumours, leaky gut syndrome and fatigue. Supports the immune system function, muscle recovery, increased energy & stamina.

“A mushroom for your dog’s metabolism.”

CHAGA MUSHROOM (Inonotus obliquus)
Chaga mushrooms, also referred to as birch mushrooms and chaga conk, is a dark brown and black fungus that grows most often on birch trees. Several compounds found in chaga mushrooms may result in its beneficial effects, including anti-oxidant polyphenols, as well as betulin and betulinic acid, which are associated with anti-cancer effects.

“A mushroom for your dog’s gut.”

Forbes Advisor: Are Mushrooms Good for Dogs by Kelly Anne Smith

Health Benefits of Mushrooms for Dogs

Edible mushrooms generally contain a certain amount of vitamins and nutrients, including A, B, C and D vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper and selenium, as well as dietary fiber. That said, the medicinal mushrooms listed above are the real powerhouses when it comes to canine health. Health benefits of medicinal mushrooms for dogs include:

Immune Support: The polysaccharides and antioxidants found in several varieties of medicinal mushrooms also boost the immune system to help the body fight a wide range of diseases. Many of them also contain antiviral and antibacterial properties that aid in fighting and preventing contagious illnesses.

Gut Support: Cordyceps are used to treat leaky gut, and the polysaccharides found in several mushroom varieties have also been found to improve intestinal health, reduce inflammation in the bowels and improve digestive issues.

Fights Inflammation: Medicinal mushrooms contain anti-inflammatory properties that reduce inflammation throughout the body. This makes them effective at relieving joint pain, as well as other types of pain, and aiding with inflammatory illnesses and auto-immune disorders.

Heart and Lung Support: Turkey tail and other mushrooms have been used to treat pulmonary disorders, manage cardiac arrhythmias, lower cholesterol, prevent blood clots and improve overall heart health.

Liver and Kidney Support: Turkey tail, maitake mushrooms and cordyceps have each been used to improve overall liver function and as a treatment in chronic liver disorders. Cordyceps have also been used to treat kidney failure, while reishi mushrooms are helpful in managing kidney issues that stem from diabetes.

Allergy-Fighting Properties: Both reishi and shiitake mushrooms contain antihistamines that can help relieve itching and other symptoms in dogs with allergies.

Controlling Blood Sugar: Both maitake and reishi mushrooms can reduce blood glucose levels and help manage diabetes in dogs.

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It’s important to exercise caution and talk to your vet when choosing medicinal mushroom supplements for your dog.

Mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine for hundreds of years, and there are many studies that reinforce the power of these functional fungi. Below is a list of articles, reports and studies:

6 Mushrooms That Act as Turbo-Shots for Your Immune System

5 Functional Mushrooms Offering Benefits Supported by Science

Neurotrophic properties of the Lion's mane medicinal mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Higher Basidiomycetes) from Malaysia

Erinacine A-enriched Hericium erinaceus mycelium ameliorates Alzheimer's disease-related pathologies in APPswe/PS1dE9 transgenic mice

The Neuroprotective Properties of Hericium erinaceus in Glutamate-Damaged Differentiated PC12 Cells and an Alzheimer’s Disease Mouse Model

Improving effects of the mushroom Yamabushitake (Hericium erinaceus) on mild cognitive impairment: a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial

Improvement of cognitive functions by oral intake of Hericium erinaceus

Nerve growth factor-inducing activity of Hericium erinaceus in 1321N1 human astrocytoma cells

Reduction of depression and anxiety by 4 weeks Hericium erinaceus intake

In vitro anti-Helicobacter pylori effects of medicinal mushroom extracts, with special emphasis on the Lion's Mane mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (higher Basidiomycetes)

Consuming Lentinula edodes (Shiitake) Mushrooms Daily Improves Human Immunity: A Randomized Dietary Intervention in Healthy Young Adults

The Unexplored Anticaries Potential of Shiitake Mushroom

Lentinula edodes (shiitake mushroom): An assessment of in vitro anti-atherosclerotic bio-functionality

Medicinal mushrooms as an attractive new source of natural compounds for future cancer therapy

Antigenotoxic Effect of Trametes spp. Extracts against DNA Damage on Human Peripheral White Blood Cells

PSP activates monocytes in resting human peripheral blood mononuclear cells: immunomodulatory implications for cancer treatment

The use of mushroom glucans and proteoglycans in cancer treatment

Immune Modulation From Five Major Mushrooms: Application to Integrative Oncology

Medicinal Mushrooms (PDQ®)

Effects of polysaccharopeptide from Trametes versicolor and amoxicillin on the gut microbiome of healthy volunteers: a randomized clinical trial

The lignicolous fungus Trametes versicolor (L.) Lloyd (1920): a promising natural source of antiradical and AChE inhibitory agents

TLR2 agonist PSK activates human NK cells and enhances the anti-tumor effect of HER2-targeted monoclonal antibody therapy

Effect of Ganoderma lucidum capsules on T lymphocyte subsets in football players on "living high-training low"

Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi mushroom) for cancer treatment

Immunomodulating Effect of Ganoderma (Lingzhi) and Possible Mechanism

The anti-oxidation and anti-aging effects of Ganoderma lucidum in Caenorhabditis elegans

Extract of Ganoderma lucidum prolongs sleep time in rats

Progress on understanding the anticancer mechanisms of medicinal mushroom: inonotus obliquus

Antitumor activity of water extract of a mushroom, Inonotus obliquus, against HT-29 human colon cancer cells

Immunomodulatory Activity of the Water Extract from Medicinal Mushroom Inonotus obliquus

Orally administered aqueous extract of Inonotus obliquus ameliorates acute inflammation in dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice

A Critical Review on Health Promoting Benefits of Edible Mushrooms through Gut Microbiota

Medicinal Plants of the Russian Pharmacopoeia; their history and applications

Effect of Polysaccharide from Cordyceps militaris (Ascomycetes) on Physical Fatigue Induced by Forced Swimming

Maximal oxygen uptake as a parametric measure of cardiorespiratory capacity

Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial and assessment of fermentation product of Cordyceps sinensis (Cs-4) in enhancing aerobic capacity and respiratory function of the healthy elderly volunteers

The Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Actions of Cordyceps sinensis

Effect of Cs-4® (Cordyceps sinensis) on Exercise Performance in Healthy Older Subjects: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Cordycepin interferes with 3′ end formation in yeast independently of its potential to terminate RNA chain elongation