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Some toxic mushrooms cause only vomiting and diarrhea, but others, such as certain Amanita species, destroy the liver and can be fatal. Even experts struggle to identify mushrooms from a photo, so treat every wild mushroom as dangerous. Dogs often eat them while sniffing on walks. Plain cooked store-bought mushrooms are usually fine in small amounts, but not when cooked with garlic or onion.
How to give it / if eaten
If your pet ate or might have eaten a wild mushroom, go to your vet or an emergency clinic right away. Bring any remaining mushrooms in a paper bag plus photos to help with identification, note the time, and don't induce vomiting at home unless a vet tells you to.
Watch for these signs
Varies by species: vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, wobbling, tremors or seizures. Liver-toxic mushrooms may cause signs 6โ24 hours later, a deceptive brief improvement, then jaundice, bleeding and profound weakness 1โ3 days later.
FAQ
My dog ate a mushroom on a walk. What do I do?
You can't know whether it was toxic, so head to a vet even without symptoms. Photograph and bag any similar mushrooms from the spot.
Can I give mushrooms from the grocery store?
Plain cooked button, shiitake or king oyster mushrooms are usually fine in small amounts. Skip anything sautรฉed with butter, salt, garlic or onion.
General information only. Weight, age and health conditions change how a pet reacts, so ask your vet if you are worried.