![]() ![]() In these cases, there are some clues you can look for. After all, it only takes a few seconds to take a bite. Oftentimes when a pet eats a mushroom, you may not be around to witness it or may not have noticed. How to Recognize Signs of Mushroom Ingestion As a general rule, it’s a good idea to be vigilant when it comes to what your pet puts in their mouth that is especially true in regards to mushrooms. Recreational drugs or ‘magic mushrooms’ contain several toxins that can make your pet ill. Wild mushrooms are not the only source of mushroom toxins that can make your pets sick. When it comes to mushrooms and your pet, you do not want to take any chances so it’s a good idea to be wary year-round. However, in warmer climates mushrooms can grow year-round and it’s not impossible to find some in the colder winter months. While mushrooms can grow in many different environments from woods to rocky terrains, their primary growing seasons are spring and early fall. It is essential you closely monitor your pet and restrict any access to mushrooms whenever you may be around an area with them, as they can grow almost anywhere. Besides being toxic in and of themselves, wild mushrooms can also contain bacteria, pesticides and heavy metals that can make your pet sick. However, cats also eat toxic mushrooms and get sick too.ĭepending on the type of mushroom, a number of symptoms can be seen from milder vomiting and diarrhea to seizures and death. As a result, most of what is known about mushroom toxicosis (or poisoning) is based on dogs. It’s important to note that most mushroom poisonings occur in dogs as many dogs will put almost anything into their mouth. That is, until you find them sick on the ground minutes to hours, and in some cases days, later. ![]() A pet, especially a dog, will happily chow down on a toxic mushroom without a care in the world. Similarly, our furry companions do not have a built-in sense of what is safe to eat and what is not. Moreover, it’s difficult for people to distinguish between a safe, edible mushroom and one that can send their pet to the emergency room or even lead to death. There are many types of mushrooms containing different toxins that can make not only ourselves sick but also our dogs and cats. While the mushrooms in the grocery store are safe to eat and help make delicious meals, other types of mushrooms such as the wild ones along hiking trails or even in our own backyards are a completely different story. ![]()
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