Dogs · Fruits & Vegetables

Can dogs or cats eat wild mushrooms?

Not safe severity: emergency

The problem compound: varies — amanitin and other species-dependent toxins. For: dogs & cats.

The most dangerous 'food' on this list because toxicity ranges from harmless to fatal, and identification requires an expert. Yard mushrooms after rain are the classic exposure.

Symptoms to watch

vomitingdiarrheadroolingjaundicecollapse — symptoms vary by species

Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control + Merck Veterinary Manual. Reference information — not a substitute for your veterinarian, who knows your pet's history.

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