What Mushrooms are Toxic to Pets?
What Mushrooms are Toxic to Pets?
The wet season is here which means, mushrooms! Mushrooms might be great on pizza for us, many curious pets consume mushrooms that are toxic while out on walks. It’s important to be diligent and to avoid any mushrooms you may see. This also includes inspecting your yard, especially after it has rained, for any mushrooms that may have sprouted up. We’ve compiled a list of a few of the more common mushrooms that are toxic to pets you may encounter.
1. Ivory Funnel
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2. Fly Amanita/Fly Agaric
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Petar Milošević, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3. Panther Cap
George Chernilevsky, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
4. Gemmed Amanita
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Scott Darbey from Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
5. Death Cap
George Chernilevsky, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
6. Gyromitra Esculenta (False Morels)
Jason Hollinger, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
7. Smith’s Amanita
Colin Smith / Fungi on Pound Common
8. Death Angel
This image was created by user Ryane Snow (snowman) at Mushroom Observer, a source for mycological images.You can contact this user here, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
9. Hongo’s False Death Cap
The High Fin Sperm Whale, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Want a handy infographic to keep on the fridge? We have one for you below!
If you fear your pet has eaten a poisonous or unknown mushroom, seek veterinary help immediately. If possible, try to get a sample of the same mushroom from where they were found to help aid in identification. You can learn more about what plants are poisonous to pets on our blog as well as common household products that are toxic to pets.
Did you learn something from our list? Let us know in the comments below.
