MycoCat Digest

Mushrooms are a natural source of essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and enzymes. When used as a supplement, certain functional mushroom species can help support your cat’s overall wellness by contributing to healthy cellular function and natural immune defenses.

Functional mushrooms have been valued for centuries and are now being used in holistic pet care for their unique nutritional profiles. Compounds like beta-glucans and triterpenes, found in mushroom cell walls, are being studied for their ability to help maintain a balanced immune response and promote general vitality in pets.

While many functional mushrooms offer overlapping benefits, each blend in the MycoCat line is formulated with a unique combination of mushrooms and adaptogens to support different aspects of feline wellness.

If you're looking to give your cat a variety of mushroom-based support, consider rotating between blends to deliver a diverse range of nutrients and wellness-promoting compounds.

Here’s a quick overview of our mushroom extract blends:

Vitality – Formulated to promote immune health and support vitality in cats facing greater wellness challenges.

Breathe – Created to support respiratory and cardiovascular function, and help maintain seasonal balance.

Clarity – Designed to support cognitive function, calm behavior, and overall wellness in aging cats.

Digest – Targets gut health and digestive comfort, encouraging nutrient absorption and balanced microbiome support.

Visit our product pages and educational blog to learn more about the individual mushrooms and adaptogens in each blend.

Our Digest mushroom extract & adaptogen blend combines Lion’s Mane, Shiitake, Turkey Tail, Chaga, and Red Belted Conk with Astragalus Root, Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, and trace minerals, preserved in organic vegetable glycerin. This blend is formulated to support digestive health, nutrient absorption, and gut microbiome balance in cats.

Lion’s Mane is often referred to as the "smart mushroom" and is valued for its role in supporting brain and nervous system health. It’s known for its rich polysaccharide content and may help promote calmness, focus, and overall mental clarity. Our Lion’s Mane mushrooms are naturally cultivated in the Pacific Northwest.

Shiitake mushrooms are prized for their nutritional profile and are commonly used to support immune and liver health. They also contain compounds that may benefit cardiovascular function. Our Shiitake mushrooms are naturally cultivated in the Pacific Northwest.

Turkey Tail mushrooms are widely studied for their polysaccharides and beta-glucans, which contribute to immune and digestive system balance. Our Turkey Tail mushrooms are wild-harvested in the US.

Chaga is a dense fungal mass traditionally used to support antioxidant activity and natural defenses. It’s especially valued for its role in maintaining vitality and resilience. Our Chaga is wild-harvested from live birch trees in Michigan.

Red Belted Conk has a long history of traditional use. It’s known for its fibrous structure and complex compounds that contribute to detoxification and digestive health. Our Red Belted Conk mushrooms are wild-harvested in the US.

Astragalus Root is a traditional adaptogen used to help maintain balance and resilience. It’s commonly included for its role in supporting energy, immune health, and kidney function.

Ashwagandha is another well-known adaptogen, included for its calming and restorative qualities. It may help promote emotional balance and healthy responses to stress.

Rhodiola is used to promote endurance and recovery and may help support gastrointestinal health by maintaining a balanced microbiome.

Mineral salts are essential inorganic nutrients that support many bodily functions, including bone health, nerve signaling, and cellular energy. In spagyric tinctures, minerals are returned to the extract after careful burning of the leftover plant material to retain the full energetic and physical profile.

Vegetable glycerin is a pet-safe, sugar-free medium that preserves the extract while keeping it shelf-stable. It also helps prevent microbial contamination and offers a palatable taste for cats.

Digest is formulated with mushrooms like Shiitake and Turkey Tail, along with adaptogens like Rhodiola, to help maintain digestive function and support gut microbiome balance in cats.

These ingredients are known to contain naturally occurring enzymes and compounds that aid in the breakdown of food and support nutrient absorption. The combination of mushrooms and adaptogens in Digest helps promote regular digestion and maintain gut lining integrity, contributing to overall gastrointestinal wellness in cats with sensitive systems.

Spagyric tinctures offer a unique approach to plant extraction, designed to preserve and deliver the full spectrum of each ingredient.

Unlike standard methods, spagyric tinctures utilize the entire plant—including its natural mineral salts—resulting in a more complete, well-rounded extract. After the initial extraction, the leftover plant material is incinerated to collect trace mineral salts, which are then reintroduced to the final tincture. This process honors both the physical and energetic aspects of the plant or fungi.

In the realm of mushrooms and adaptogenic herbs, spagyric tinctures are considered a gold standard for maintaining the natural integrity of the ingredients.

MycoDog mushroom extract tinctures are exclusively spagyric, and each formula is crafted with care—from sourcing to final bottling—to offer a thoughtful, whole-plant approach to wellness support.

Liquid formulations like spagyric tinctures are also known for their ease of use and high bioavailability compared to powders, allowing for a convenient and efficient daily addition to your pet’s wellness routine.

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.

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.

How mushrooms are grown significantly influences the benefits mushroom supplements can offer your cat.

Did you know that mushrooms can be cultivated on substrates like grain, rice, and sawdust? While this method is commonly used for large-scale production, it can impact the nutritional value of the final product. Mushrooms absorb nutrients from their growing medium—so if they're grown on grains, they may not offer the same beneficial compounds found in mushrooms grown in nature.

When mushrooms grow on trees or logs in the wild, they have access to a richer array of vitamins and nutrients. This is especially important for pets, as these naturally occurring compounds can help support overall wellness.

Many people are surprised to learn that high-quality mushrooms are grown, harvested, extracted, and packaged in the United States. In fact, the Pacific Northwest is one of the best regions for cultivating wild-harvested mushrooms. Choosing mushrooms grown in this region helps ensure purity and potency while also supporting sustainable farming practices close to home—for both people and pets.

You can give MycoCat tinctures by adding them to your cat’s food or administering them directly into the side of the mouth. Both methods are effective—choose what works best for you and your pet.

For general use, we recommend starting with 1 dropper daily. For additional support, some pet parents gradually increase to 2–3 droppers per day based on their cat’s needs.

If your cat is small or sensitive, begin with a lower amount and slowly work up to the suggested use. Every cat is different, so it’s best to observe your pet and adjust as needed. When in doubt, consult with your veterinarian.

Since mushrooms for cats are “functional” foods, giving MycoCat mushroom extract tinctures with or without food is fine.

While there are no known adverse interactions between mushrooms and other feline supplements or medications, every pet is unique. We recommend consulting with your holistic or integrative veterinarian before introducing any new supplement to your cat's routine.

Yes, functional mushrooms are generally well-tolerated by cats of all ages. When introducing MycoCat tinctures to kittens or senior cats, it’s best to start with a lower amount and gradually increase to the suggested usage. Always observe your cat’s response and consult your veterinarian if you have concerns about age-related sensitivities.