Mushrooms & Fungi
Can dogs eat wild mushrooms?
If your dog ate this, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately.
Because a toxic mushroom cannot be reliably told apart from a harmless one without expert identification, any wild mushroom eaten by a dog should be treated as an emergency.
Toxic principle: varies by species: amatoxins, muscarine, ibotenic acid/muscimol, gyromitrin, and others
Watch for
- vomiting
- drooling
- disorientation
- tremors
- seizures
- with liver-toxic species, jaundice and liver failure days later
Frequently asked questions
Can dogs eat wild mushrooms?
Because a toxic mushroom cannot be reliably told apart from a harmless one without expert identification, any wild mushroom eaten by a dog should be treated as an emergency.
What should I do if my dog ate wild mushrooms?
Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before calling.
What symptoms should I watch for with wild mushrooms and dogs?
vomiting, drooling, disorientation, tremors, seizures, with liver-toxic species, jaundice and liver failure days later. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian about your pet's diet and health.
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