Mushrooms are a rich source of antioxidants, beta-glucans, and other bioactive compounds that help maintain immune health, support a normal inflammatory response, and encourage overall organ function. A high-quality dog mushroom supplement, like MycoDog, offers well-rounded wellness support tailored to your pet’s unique needs.

There are numerous reasons to consider adding a functional mushroom supplement to your pet’s routine. Mushrooms provide essential nutrients that may promote overall vitality. They’re naturally rich in vitamins, minerals, and beneficial compounds—including antioxidants and enzymes that support healthy digestion.

Certain mushroom species have long been used to help maintain immune balance and cellular function. Functional mushrooms for pets are valued for their broad range of wellness-supporting properties. In addition to their nutritional content, they can play a role in supporting cognitive function, promoting healthy skin, and encouraging gut health.

The wellness potential of functional mushrooms can be traced to unique compounds such as beta-glucans and triterpenes, found primarily in the cell walls of mushrooms. Beta-glucans, a form of soluble fiber, are known for supporting a healthy immune response and maintaining balanced metabolic function.

Discover the wide-ranging benefits of functional mushrooms for pets—from immune and digestive support to cognitive and cellular wellness—all in a premium mushroom supplement designed to meet your dog’s needs.

While all medicinal mushrooms share many supportive qualities, each variety offers its own unique strengths. Depending on your pet’s individual needs, certain blends may offer more targeted support for specific areas of wellness.

To maximize variety and holistic benefits, many pet guardians rotate between our full line of MycoDog mushroom blends. All of our formulas are thoughtfully crafted to support overall vitality, and you can't go wrong including any of them in your pet’s wellness routine.

Here’s a brief overview of our mushroom extract blends and the areas of wellness they are designed to support:

• Vitality: Formulated to support immune system balance, cellular health, and overall vitality.
• Breathe: Crafted to promote respiratory wellness, healthy energy levels, and seasonal immune balance.
• Clarity: Supports cognitive function, emotional balance, and neurological wellness, making it an excellent choice for senior pets.
• Digest: Focused on supporting digestive wellness, gut health, and microbiome balance.

As always, we recommend consulting with your holistic veterinarian when tailoring a long-term supplement plan for your pet’s unique needs.

Extraction is a vital process that unlocks the beneficial compounds within mushrooms, making them more readily available for use. Liquid mushroom extracts are highly effective at capturing and preserving the bioactive elements released during extraction, offering a concentrated source of natural wellness support.

Typically, the process begins with hot water extraction and alcohol extraction of the mushroom’s fruiting body. This dual method allows for a broad spectrum of beneficial compounds to be collected, including polysaccharides (such as beta-D-glucans), triterpenoids, ergosterol, antioxidants, and Vitamins B and D.

For products intended for pets, glycerin is used as the preservation medium instead of alcohol, offering a gentle and palatable option. Mushroom extracts may also be dried and sold as powders; however, it’s important to note that many powdered products on the market are simply ground-up mushrooms combined with growing medium, which often contain fewer concentrated beneficial compounds compared to carefully formulated liquid extracts.

Choosing a true mushroom extract ensures that your pet receives a more potent and bioavailable source of the natural wellness benefits mushrooms have to offer.

In the realm of mushroom supplements for pets, many brands choose to cultivate their fungi on grain or sawdust due to cost-effectiveness. However, this approach may not offer optimal benefits for your furry companions.

Using myceliated grain means missing out on the actual mushrooms, where the beneficial compounds like beta-glucans and terpenoids are most abundant. For maximum benefits, opt for products made from wild-harvested and properly cultivated mushrooms.

Jason Scott, the mycologist behind MycoDog's sustainable mushroom extracts for pets, joined me on the Your Natural Dog podcast to discuss the significance of extracting from the fruiting bodies of mushrooms and what features to seek in a pet mushroom supplement.

“When you are looking at research of mycelium and the benefits of mycelium, it doesn’t really translate to myceliated grain the same way that people are kind of insinuating that it does. Whereas when you work with the full fruit body, you know what you’re getting, [everything] you’re getting is coming from the mushrooms themselves.” – Jason Scott on Your Natural Dog Podcast

Now, enter MycoDog, the rebel in the mushroom industry. We do things differently. We get our mushrooms for pets straight from the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, not from some grain bag. 

“We try to be as transparent as possible, and until we have a verified method to be producing mycelium in a pure way, we’re not going to offer it, because right now you just can’t get it unadulterated.” – Jason Scott on Your Natural Dog Podcast

Choosing MycoDog means you’re giving your pet only the good stuff, just the full benefits of functional mushrooms for pets without compromise. So, when it comes to the best mushroom supplement for pets, we’ve got you covered.

Mushrooms are known bio-accumulators, meaning they naturally absorb elements from their surrounding environment—including any potential pollutants in the air or soil. This makes sourcing especially important when selecting mushrooms for pets.

While some regions may rely on indoor or industrial cultivation methods, MycoDog’s mushroom tinctures are made with mushrooms that are wild-harvested or cultivated outdoors in their natural environment, without grains or fillers. We prioritize sourcing from the forests of the Pacific Northwest, where the air and soil remain relatively untouched by heavy industry.

By choosing mushrooms grown in clean, natural conditions, we help ensure the quality and purity of every tincture we produce.

How mushrooms are grown can significantly influence the overall quality of mushroom supplements for pets. Did you know that some mushrooms are cultivated on substrates like grain, rice, or sawdust? While this method is cost-effective and efficient for large-scale production, it may impact the profile of beneficial compounds.

That’s because mushrooms absorb nutrients from the material they grow on. When cultivated on grains, the resulting mushroom biomass may reflect the limited nutritional value of that substrate. In contrast, mushrooms grown on their natural substrates—like logs or forest floors—are more likely to develop a rich spectrum of naturally occurring compounds.

What’s more, many people don’t realize that high-quality mushrooms are grown, harvested, and extracted right here in the U.S. The Pacific Northwest, in particular, has long been a hub for naturally cultivated mushroom varieties. Choosing U.S.-grown mushrooms means supporting small farmers, sustainable practices, and products grown in cleaner environments—something we’re proud to prioritize at MycoDog.

You can give MycoDog mushroom tinctures by placing the liquid directly into your pet’s mouth (between the cheek and gums), or by mixing it into food.

When it comes to serving size, every pet is different. We generally suggest starting with 1 full dropper daily as part of your pet’s ongoing wellness routine. For pets needing more focused support, some guardians choose to give 2–3 droppers per day.

If your pet is very small or sensitive, it’s perfectly fine to start with a smaller amount and gradually increase over time. Every little bit helps, so feel free to tailor the routine based on your pet’s preferences and needs.

Since mushrooms for dogs are “functional” foods, giving MycoDog mushroom extracts for dogs with or without food is fine.

Mushrooms used in functional supplements are considered safe for most pets, including puppies, kittens, and seniors—when sourced and prepared properly.

As with any new addition to your pet’s wellness routine, we recommend starting with a small amount and consulting with your veterinarian, especially for young, elderly, or sensitive animals.