02/18/2026
Dr. Karen Becker and Rodney Habib have been a integral part of my journey of raising my puppers and kitters holistically.
I had been feeding a raw diet for years and watching Dr. Becker's videos for guidance. There wasn't much information out on the internet 15 years ago... and the question was "who could I trust?" Until I found Dr. Becker!
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🐈 And... functional mushrooms are amazing for our pets!!!!
Systems That Determine Senior Dog Health 🧠
As dogs age, the most common conditions we see - arthritis, cognitive decline, anxiety, digestive issues - don’t happen randomly. They’re driven by underlying biological processes:
• Chronic low-grade inflammation
• Oxidative stress
• Immune dysregulation
• Mitochondrial (cellular energy) decline
• Microbiome imbalance
Protect the systems, and you influence the outcome. That’s why it’s important to focus on:
🐕 Mobility (inflammation & joint support)
🧠 Mind (brain health & emotional wellbeing)
⚡️ Energy (mitochondrial support & systemic vitality)
🦠 Gut (microbiome & immune resilience)
🍄🟫Functional mushrooms studied for these pathways include: Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail (beta-glucans), and Chaga.
And these changes don’t suddenly appear in the senior years. Immune balance, mitochondrial function, and microbiome resilience are shaped early in life, meaning support can matter from puppyhood through the golden years. Healthy aging doesn’t start at seven.
Join us today at 12pm EST on the Inside Scoop as Dr. Rob Silver and Lee Carroll discuss the best mushrooms to support your senior dog, at every age.
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