Mushroom Broth Recipe for Dogs, Cats – Food is Medicine

Medicinal mushroom broth recipe for dogs and cats, a great way to boost immune system health
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In this article:
  1. Mushroom Broth Health Benefits
  2. Mushroom Broth Recipe
  3. Serving Suggestions
  4. Serving Size
  5. List of Medicinal Mushrooms for Dogs and Cats
  6. Cautions
  7. Mushroom Broth Green Smoothie Recipe
  8. Mushroom Broth Recipe Card
This immune system supporting medicinal mushroom broth recipe is simple and quick to make. It can be served on its own, served with bone broth (for dogs and cats), raw goat milk (for dogs and cats) or added to a smoothie (for dogs).

1.0 Health Benefits of Mushroom Broth

Do you believe food is medicine?
 
Mushroom broth is a great choice to strengthen your dog and cat's immune system, promote healing and treat symptoms of discomfort from chronic health issues, including:
 
a partial list...
  • Arthritis
  • Bone and joint health
  • Cancer prevention
  • Central nervous system health
  • Gastrointestinal health
  • Detoxification
  • Heart health
  • Immune system health
  • Kidney health
  • Liver health
  • Respiratory health
  • Skin health
  • Urinary tract health

2.0 Mushroom Broth Recipe for Dogs and Cats

mushroom broth recipe for dogs and cats
You'll Need:

2 tbs unsalted butter or ghee (grass fed, pasture raised or organic)
or substitute with one of the following:
  • Organic, cold-pressed unrefined coconut oil.
  • Organic cold-pressed, avocado oil.
  • Organic, extra-virgin cold pressed olive oil.
2 cups chopped medicinal mushrooms (organic or wild crafted). 
  • A list of medicinal mushrooms is provided further below. 
  • You can use: fresh medicinal mushroom, or dry medicinal mushrooms.
4 cups filtered or spring water.
 
Optional Ingredients:
When introducing herbs and spices to your dog or cat make sure the herb or spice you choose is appropriate for her.
Preparation:
  1. Wash mushrooms. 
  2. Place butter in a pot.
  3. Place pot on low heat, allow the butter to melt.
  4. Add the mushrooms to the pot, sauté.
  5. Add 4 cups of filtered or spring water to the pot.
  6. If using optional ingredients, add the ginger and/or juniper berries.
  7. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat, allow to cool.
  9. Strain the mushrooms from the liquid, discard the mushrooms (or puree the cooked mushrooms and serve with the broth, or add to your dog's veggie puree or smoothie).
Storage Option One
  • Pour the cooled, strained mushroom broth into glass bottles.
  • Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Storage Option Two
  • Pour the cooled, strained mushroom broth into ice cube trays, freeze.
 

3.0  Serving Suggestions

Serving options include:
  1. Serve with a meal.
  2. Offer in-between meals.
  3. Serve with bone broth.
  4. Use to make a smoothie for dogs.
Mushroom broth is a self-selection item. 
 
 Learn about self-selection for your dog and cat:
 

4.0 Serving Size

Small Dogs and Cats
1 tbs to 1/8 cup 1x, to 3x per day.
 
Medium Size Dogs
1/4 to 1/3 cup 1x to 3x per day.
 
Large Dogs
1/2 to 3/4 cup, 1x to 3x per day. 
 
X-Large Dogs
¾ to 1 cup 1x to 3x per day

5.0 List of Medicinal Mushrooms for Dogs and Cats  

medicinal mushrooms for dogs and cats
a partial list:
Agrikon
Agariko
Antrodia
Blazei
Chaga
Cordyceps
Himematsutake
King Trumpet
Lion’s Mane
Maitake
Mesima
Polyporus
Poriia cocs
Reishi
Shiitake
Suehirotake
True Tinder Polypore 
Turkey Tail
       

      6.0 Mushroom Broth Green Smoothie Recipe

      mushroom broth green smoothie recipe for dogs
       
      This smoothie can be served on its own or with meals. Great for use with licky mats and freezing in silicon molds.
       
      For the recipe:
       

      7.0 Cautions

      For a comprehensive list of unsafe, dangerous and poisonous mushrooms dogs and cats should not consume go here.
       
      Editable, medicinal mushrooms are not appropriate for every dog and cat.
       
      Make sure you check side effects, drug interactions and health condition contradictions for your individual animal's specific situation.

      Do not force a dog or cat to ingest substances (i.e. foods, herbs) that the animal indicates she does not want.
       

      8.0 Mushroom Broth Recipe Card

      Shareable mushroom broth recipe graphic for dogs and cats

       
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