Human studies indicate that CBD can have applications for dental health. The results can be extrapolated to our dogs too. Recently, a dog parent asked me if there was any value in using CBD in canines with dental disease. I took a look at what the published evidence says about CBD and dental health, and […]
Author Archives: Robert J. Silver DVM MS CVA
Cordyceps are a functional mushroom that can help your pup be more active, give them more energy, and help them feel younger! It’s almost summertime, and that means it’s time to get back to hiking with your pooch, frisbee sessions at the park, games of fetch by the lake, and other fun warm weather activities! […]
After CBD, medicinal mushrooms have become the next big focus of interest among dog parents and veterinarians. Mushrooms offer potential health benefits to dogs, not only for maintaining health and wellness, but also for addressing difficult-to-manage problems such as cancer, canine dementia, stress and anxiety, and seasonal allergies, to name just a few. This article […]
A few specific types of functional mushrooms have many beneficial properties that can help your pet with allergies. Pet allergies are complicated. There isn’t always a simple solution to manage them and reduce symptoms. But some medicinal mushrooms can help to alleviate allergy symptoms in dogs and cats. What Causes Allergy Symptoms? Mast cells are […]
For many centuries, Turkey Tail mushrooms have had a reputation for helping to bolster the immune system. There is increasing scientific evidence that these mushrooms can be useful as a natural, adjunct therapy for the human cancer patient. Now, it is becoming a natural therapy choice for pets with cancer. Research into Turkey Tail Mushrooms […]
Aging dogs and cats sometimes need extra help staying young, and mushrooms are a perfect wellness tonic for all senior animals. Let’s look at the best mushrooms for dogs and cats! Pet parents know that their dogs and cats may face physical challenges as they age, but what about their mental state? Cognitive decline can […]
The fantastic kingdom of fungi and its many tasty mushrooms have captured the imagination of folks everywhere. This has a lot of pet parents asking: Are mushrooms good for dogs and cats? The answer to this question is an unequivocal and emphatic YES! Mushrooms are a superfood that contain high-quality protein, excellent fiber, and compounds […]
Find out why CBD is the Swiss army knife of herbal supplements for anxiety and behavior issues in dogs and cats. CBD-dominant cannabis, commonly known to us as “hemp”, is good for many different issues commonly affecting our dogs and cats. But the single most important reason why animal parents seek out CBD is its […]
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