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March 17, 2024 42 mins

Tripawd Talk Radio #126: What are mycellium, and mushroom beta glucans? What's the difference and why are they good for pets. How do you know what to look for in a high quality mushroom therapy product for pets? Find out from veterinary nutraceutical expert Dr Robert Silver on this episode of tripawd Talk Radio...

For this episode, Rene talks with Dr. Rob Silver all about the benefits of mushroom therapies for pets. We'll hear a bit about veterinary CBD and cannabis therapeutics for dogs. But we're taking a deep dive into PSP, beta glucans, mycelium, and the health benefits of mature whole mushroom products for immunity boosting and other veterinary care. And, we'll discover what  yaks and ants have to do with mushroom propagation.

Please note that this episode is NOT sponsored nor monetized in any way.

GUEST BIO: After graduating in 1982 from Colorado State’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr Silver established one of the first integrative vet clinics in the USA in Boulder, Colorado. Since then, he has become nationally recognized for his expertise in veterinary herbal and nutraceutical medicines, medicinal mushrooms, veterinary CBD and cannabis therapeutics. Dr. Silver is a published author, and peer reviewed nutraceutical expert. He now brings 40 years of clinical practice to the Real Mushrooms Science Team - helping treat small and large animals with botanical therapies and medicinal mushrooms.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Real Mushrooms
https://www.realmushrooms.com/

Nurse Your Pet
https://nurseyourpet.com/

Well-Pet Dispensary
https://www.wellpetdispensary.com/

U Penn Turkey Tail Mushroom Study
https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/compound-derived-mushroom-lengthens-survival-time-dogs-cancer-penn-vet-study-finds

Smiling Blue Skies Foundation (Suzi Beber)
https://www.smilingblueskies.com/

Tripawds Cannabis Corner:
https://tripawds.com/tag/cannabis/

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