Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pick the right mushrooms for my dog? A blend of different mushrooms works best as they work synergistically. Next, look for the highest beta-glucan content. Beta-glucans are the active ingredient in mushrooms and your product should guarantee a large amount. Seven 'Shrooms is veterinarian formulated to provide immune support for all dogs.
What’s mycelium? Mycelium is just the “roots” of the mushroom, and doesn’t contain the whole fruiting body (which is the part that grows above ground). Mycelium doesn’t offer the same high beta-glucan content found in the fruiting body.
Mushrooms are expensive to grow on their natural substrate (typically wood and trees). So most mushroom products are what’s called “myceliated grain.” This cheap and fast way to grow mushrooms is just mycelium grown in bags of oats, rice or other grains. This whole bag, grains and all, is sold as “mushrooms” but differs from real, whole mushrooms in two ways. First, it’s much lower in beta-glucans and second, the resulting product is mainly starchy grains (real mushrooms are less than 5% starch).
Because of these differences, the FDA states mycelium on grain products can’t be called mushrooms - but many still are. Or, they add a small amount of fruiting body to keep costs down and still claim it’s a mushroom product.
The only way to know if your dog’s mushroom product is whole mushrooms, is to ask for the beta-glucan amount - not the polysaccharide content or alpha-glucan content, because those are found in any product with a lot of grains
Every Four Leaf Rover mushroom is grown on its natural substrate in greenhouses with filtered air - they’re grown the way nature intended.
Do Seven 'Shrooms mushrooms come from the whole fruiting body?Yes! Seven 'Shrooms uses every part of the mushroom which includes the fruiting body. Each mushroom is double extracted. The extract is then dried into a powder with all the essential mushroom elements (triterpenoids and beta-glucans) intact.
How much beta-glucan content is in Seven 'Shrooms? A whole jar of Seven 'Shrooms averages 28% beta-glucans. Ths can vary slightly from batch to batch.
Beta-glucans are the active, immune-supporting compound found in mushrooms. Not all mushroom species are the same and carry different amounts of beta-glucans and immune supporting substances like triterpenoids. Four Leaf Rover mushrooms are third-party tested to ensure they have a high, guaranteed beta-glucan content, while being low in pesticides and heavy metals.
Here’s the total beta-glucan content in each of Seven Shrooms’ mushrooms:
Chaga - no less than 8%
Cordyceps - no less than 25%
Maitake - no less than 15%
Phellinus - no less than 15%
Reishi - no less than 45%
Shiitake - no less than 30%
Turkey Tail - no less than 45%
Turkey Tail has the highest amount of immune-supporting beta-glucans, more than any other mushroom. For dogs needing extra support, Four Leaf Rover recommend adding Four Leaf Rover’s Turkey Tail product to Seven 'Shrooms.
Can’t I just buy mushrooms from the grocery store to give to my dog? You can. But, while mushrooms from the grocery store are nutritious, they lack high levels of beta-glucan. The mushrooms also have a tough outer wall that’s difficult for dogs (and humans) to break down, so double extraction is a good idea to make the beta-glucans and immune supporting compounds available.
Are the mushrooms in Seven 'Shrooms raw? The mushrooms in Seven 'Shrooms are not raw, but rather double extracted. Raw mushrooms can irritate your dog’s gut, which can lead to vomiting, diarrhea and cause dehydration. The valuable part of a mushroom is “locked” in its chitin (cell wall). Dogs and people lack the enzyme required to break chitin down, so Four Leaf Rover mushrooms are double extracted to make them more bioavailable. This process releases the beneficial compounds such as beta-glucan. First, they’re extracted with alcohol and then with water. Don’t worry, they’re not high in alcohol - it’s released during the steaming process. This has been the process in Traditional Chinese Cultures for thousands of years.
Where are Seven Shrooms' mushrooms grown? Four Leaf Rover mushrooms come from China, which, believe it or not, is the only place you can find the entire mushroom. With that said, Four Leaf Rover take safety and purity seriously. Their mushrooms are grown on wood, in filtered air, way up in the mountains, hundreds of miles from the cities. Before the mushrooms leave China, they’re tested for pesticides and heavy metals and once they arrive in the USA, they’re tested again, then tested a third time before we put them into jars.
Which should I buy? Turkey Tail or Seven 'Shrooms? Mushrooms work best synergistically, which is why Four Leaf Rover recommend Seven 'Shrooms for all dogs. It includes 7 different organic mushrooms, which are veterinarian formulated for their benefits in dogs.
For dogs needing extra support, Four Leaf Rover recommend combining Turkey Tail with Seven 'Shrooms because Turkey Tail is very rich in beta-glucans.
Four Leaf Rover Promise
Four Leaf Rover have worked with top holistic vets for a long time and used all of their products on their own dogs with great results. But the products they used were all for humans because the pet industry is riddled with low quality products. They took the very best natural human health products and made them accessible for dogs and cats. So the same high quality products they use on our dogs are now available for every dog.
Their promise is to treat your dog like he was our own furry family member. That's why they're so excited to share their proven and vet-approved formulas with you.
But their promise doesn't end there ...
They also promise to keep the planet safe for you and your dog. Pet products can have a significant environmental effect so every ingredient and piece of packaging is chosen for minimal impact.
Four Leaf Rover Mission
Their Mission Is To Make Natural, Earth Friendly Products Affordable.
Every dog deserves healthy products that are free of harmful and synthetic ingredients. And every dog deserves an environment that's safe and free of toxins.
That's why Four Leaf Rover supports organic farmers and uses clean labels and packaging to ensure a healthy tomorrow for all the creatures on the planet.
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01565740777
Email:
hello@healthfulpets.co.uk
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Northwich
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