Are mushrooms growing in my backyard safe for my dog to eat?

These mushrooms look like "Lawyer's Wig", or shaggy ink cap mushrooms. They are edible when young. However there are poisonous lookalike mushrooms. I would not let my dog eat them as it is not proven that they are not poisonous to dogs. Watch for diarrhea, vomiting, general malaise and if you see those signs, take your dog to your veterinarian for an exam.

Oh no, that's not good of Lulu to eat! The majority of mushrooms are non-toxic to dogs, but there are a small number of them that are toxic. You have two options in this case. To be safe, you can take her into a vet now. There will be a vet on call for emergencies in your area, and the information to reach that vet on call will be found on a clinic's answering machine or website. You could also choose to monitor Lulu. If you see any vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, weakness, lethargy, yellowing of the skin, uncoordinated movement, drooling, or seizures, then she will need to see a vet immediately.

How naughty of Sadie! You did the right thing by taking the mushroom away from her. Unfortunately, mushrooms can be very tricky to identify accurately. Many species of mushrooms can lead to neurologic changes or liver damage when ingested by dogs. I recommend taking Sadie to your vet or an emergency clinic right away so that vomiting can be induced (assuming that she ate the mushroom within the past 2 hours) and supportive medications can be started. It is likely that Sadie may need to have blood testing performed today and repeated in 1-2 days to assure that her liver values remain stable. Even though she may have only eating a very small amount of the mushroom, problems could still arise and it is better to be safe than sorry. I hope this helps and that all goes well for Sadie!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Store bought mushrooms that are safe for human consumption are also safe for dogs. Ones that grow in the yard are usually not. Everything in moderation though! Have a good day!

Hello. I am sorry that your concerns were not addressed earlier, but this is a good time to re-evaluate Delilah. If it has been several hours since her possible encounter with the mushrooms, & she is fine - no drooling, gagging, vomiting, lethargy or diarrhea - then I would not be too worried about her getting sick. Just get out there & remove all the mushrooms so you do not have to worry any more. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

The best thing to do is to call the ASCA Poison Control Hotline at 888-426-4435. There is a fee for the call, but I think for Piper's health and your peace of mind its worth it to find out the best next steps. To the best of my knowledge it is not toxic; HOWEVER, that doesn't mean that Piper can't or won't experience clinical signs. If Piper is experiencing any vomiting, diarrhea, and/or unusual behavior she should be seen by a veterinarian immediately. I hope this helps some!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am concerned that because he vomited so many times and had diarrhea, he could be very dehydrated. Also, mushrooms can result in liver toxicity in dogs that tends to be significant. Even if he vomited some of it, there is still likely some left in his system. I think it would be best to have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check some basic lab work to check for signs of liver toxicity and treat accordingly. Good luck and have a great day!