Benefits of Mushrooms for Dogs with Jason Scott on Your Natural Dog Podcast
In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, Jason Scott returns for the second part of our mushroom journey, as we dive deeper into the benefits of mushrooms for dogs. Jason is an ethnobotanist and spagyricist, as well as the mycologist for his own human line, Feral Fungi. From turkey tail to reishi and beyond, Angela and Jason break down the benefits of some of the most popular medicinal mushrooms for dogs — as well as a couple you’ve probably never heard of. Plus, learn about the distinctions between mushroom powders and mushroom tinctures for dogs, and how to find the right mushroom supplement for your pet.
Missed Part 1? Catch up here!
How Mushrooms Helped My Dogs
“When Nina was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, I researched the best medicinal mushrooms to help Nina’s body fight the cancer and put them in a bottle with other adaptogenic herbs that make this tincture even more powerful! Combined with cannabis medicine, we’ve been able to keep Nina’s cancer controlled and she is thriving TWO YEARS later.” – Angie
She’s already breaking records, and I’ve made sure to share her journey with pet parents everywhere.
To learn more about Nina’s incredible healing journey, check out my original post on Nina’s osteosarcoma diagnosis, her one year osteosarcoma update, and her most recent osteosarcoma update in May 2022.
Episode Recap:
- Benefits of Mushroom tinctures
- Turkey tail mushrooms
- Cannabis and medicinal mushrooms adapt to what your body needs
- The way mushroom compounds are extracted matters
- Mushroom tinctures vs. freeze dried powders
- Reishi mushrooms
- Unlike pharmaceuticals, the side effects of mushrooms are positive
- Artist conk and red belted conk mushrooms
- How much mushroom extract should you give your pet?
- Are mushrooms grown on substrate still effective?
Episode Resources:
- Follow Feral Fungi on Instagram and Facebook
- Feral Fungi Website
- Follow AlcheMycology on Instagram
- AlcheMycology Website
- Have a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]
Related: 4 Questions to Ask When Buying Mushrooms for Dogs
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About Angela Ardolino
Angela Ardolino, a certified cannabis and fungi clinician, brings over 20 years of expertise to the field of holistic pet wellness. As a graduate of the inaugural Medical Cannabis for Therapeutic Use program at the University of Vermont School of Medicine, she is a passionate advocate for safe, natural, and ethically-grown whole plant and fungi medicine tailored for pets.
Committed to the highest standards, Angela continues to educate and inspire pet parents through her popular podcast, Your Natural Dog, where she hosts experts to discuss holistic pet care, natural remedies, nutrition, and training. Follow Angela Ardolino on her website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to stay updated on her mission to educate and empower pet parents everywhere.
About Jason Scott
Jason Scott is a Mycologist, Ethnobotanist and Spagyricist who has studied traditional Hermetic Alchemy, from history and philosophy to practice, for the past decade. He has a background in Ethnobotany and Plant Medicine that started on the Big Island of Hawaii, and has carried back with him into his home: the Pacific Northwest. Born and raised in Oregon, Jason has an intrinsic interest in the Fungal Queendom and all of its aspects: from cultivation and mycoremediation, to historical and cultural relationships. Jason has studied various different healing modalities including Ayurveda in Nepal and Western Herbalism all over Oregon and Washington. He is on an ever-deepening journey of education to understand the practical applications of his interests, and the golden threads that connect them.
Jason has been published on the topic of AlcheMycology, exploring fungi through traditional Alchemy in Radical Mycology by Peter McCoy and Verdant Gnosis Volume 3, compiled by Jenn Zahrt, Catamara Rosarium, and Marcus McCoy. He has taught through these topics all over the United States. He is the Founder and Owner of Feral Fungi where he produces Mushroom Spagyric Tinctures, and curator of AlcheMycology.com where he shares some of his teachings and writings alongside other fascinating discoveries in the world of Fungi. Jason is also a co-organizer of the Radical Mycology Convergence and the Fungi Film Fest.