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Can dogs eat Shaggy mane mushrooms?

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Overview

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Shaggy mane mushrooms, or the Shaggy ink cap, are not known to be toxic to dogs. However, no direct studies have been done on the suitability of dogs consuming this fungus. Therefore, it is best to opt for alternative safe mushrooms for your dog.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Shaggy mane mushrooms contain ergothioneine, a compound with antioxidant properties. It helps to protect against cell damage caused by free radicals.
  • Shaggy mane also has anti-tumor and anti-diabetes properties. Shaggy mane mushrooms supplements are available for humans.

Risks

health-risks
  • Shaggy ink cap mushrooms look a lot like the common ink cap mushrooms (Coprinus atramentarius), which are poisonous to dogs.
  • Raw shaggy mane may contain impurities, toxins, and other harmful particles.
  • Shaggy ink caps deteriorate very fast; within a few hours, they can become unedible, even if refrigerated.
  • Shaggy mane may trigger allergic reactions in some dogs.
  • Although shaggy mane is not known to be toxic to dogs, there are no direct studies that have been done on the suitability of feeding shaggy mane to dogs.
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