MycoDog Digest

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.

Our Digest mushroom extract and adaptogen blend combines Lion’s Mane, Shiitake, Turkey Tail, Chaga, and Red Belted Conk with Astragalus Root, Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, and trace minerals. The blend is preserved in organic vegetable glycerin and formulated to support overall wellness in dogs.

Lion’s Mane is often referred to as the “smart mushroom” and is known for its traditional use in supporting cognitive function and nervous system health. Our Lion’s Mane mushrooms are naturally cultivated in the Pacific Northwest.

Shiitake mushrooms are traditionally valued for their nutritional benefits and are used to support immune and cardiovascular wellness. Our Shiitake mushrooms are naturally cultivated in the Pacific Northwest.

Turkey Tail mushrooms are widely researched for their immune-modulating properties. Our Turkey Tail mushrooms are wild-harvested in the United States.

Chaga is not a typical mushroom but rather a dense fungal mass traditionally used for its antioxidant properties. Our Chaga is wild-harvested from live birch trees in Michigan.

Red Belted Conk has a long history of use in traditional herbalism, often included in formulations that support metabolic health. Our Red Belted Conk mushrooms are wild-harvested in the United States.

Astragalus root is an adaptogen traditionally used to support energy levels and general immune function.

Ashwagandha is another well-known adaptogen used to help manage stress and support mood and vitality.

Rhodiola is commonly used to promote energy and support a balanced stress response. It has also been included in digestive wellness formulas due to its potential to support gut health.

Mineral salts are included in the spagyric preparation process, which involves burning the residual plant matter after extraction to recover mineral content. These minerals are reintroduced to the tincture to reflect a more complete extract.

Digest is a functional mushroom and adaptogen blend formulated to support digestive wellness in dogs. It combines mushrooms like Turkey Tail and Shiitake with adaptogenic herbs such as Astragalus to help maintain a healthy gut environment and promote microbiome balance.

This formulation is crafted to assist with the breakdown of food and support nutrient absorption through the natural properties of mushrooms and herbs.

Digest is suitable for dogs with sensitive stomachs or those in need of extra digestive system support as part of their daily wellness routine.

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.

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.

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

There are no widely known concerns regarding the use of functional mushrooms for pets alongside other supplements or medications. However, every pet is different, and we always recommend consulting with your holistic or integrative veterinarian before adding any new supplement to your pet’s routine—especially if they are already taking medications.

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.