Mushroom Toxicity: Mushroom season

By Lynn Buzhardt, DVM

White and black dog sniffing a wild mushroom growing on the lawn

Dogs and cats are curious creatures. When outside, they wander around with their noses to the ground… sniffing a lot of things, licking several things, and eating a few things. Unfortunately, their curiosity sometimes gets them into trouble, especially if they decide to nibble on mushrooms. 

Dogs and cats are natural scavengers, but many mushrooms are toxic and can cause serious or even life threatening illness. Here are a few things you need to know about mushroom toxicity.

For more information, click on the following link https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/mushroom-toxicity

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