My dog was in the yard with mushrooms. Should I be worried she ate one?

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!

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!

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.

Mushroom identification can be tricky even for experienced mushroom hunters. Your best bet would be to contact your local Extension Office and submit a sample for identification. Most species are non toxic, causing nothing worse than some stomach upset, but some species can be deadly. It would be safest to keep your pets away from them until you can positively identify them.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Moldy food can produce serious problems, like uncontrolled twitches, lack of balance, hypersalivation or even seizures. It usually takes 1-6hrs after ingestion of mold for the symptoms to develop. If Indy is acting normal and he is not showing any of these symptoms, you should monitor him at home. However, if he starts acting strange, if he develops muscle twitches and problems with walking you should take him to your vets as an emergency.

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!

Dogs are always getting into stuff, aren’t they? I would monitor your dog for the next 24 to 48 hours for any symptoms of illness. If your dog continues to eat, drink, defecate, and urinate normally with no signs of lethargy or vomiting, he should be all right. During these next two days, you do not need to change anything regarding his lifestyle or diet. I also urge you not to give him any over-the-counter medications for upset stomach that will mask the symptoms. But if he starts to vomit or have diarrhea within the next two days, you need to take him to the veterinarian to have a full physical examination performed. Thanks a lot for your question. I hope I have helped.