My dog ate a mushroom. Are wild mushrooms safe or toxic for dogs?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 9 months and 30 days old | 43 lbs
Are any of these mushrooms poisonous for my pup?
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Published on August 9th, 2018
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.
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Published on July 14th, 2018
Certain species of mushrooms are toxic to dogs, but without knowing the mushroom Lugosi ate, I can't say for certain if you should be concerned. Check out this website that has pictures of five common mushrooms that are toxic to dogs, and if he ate one of those, take him into an ER vet immediately. Best of luck. http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/5-common-mushrooms-that-can-poison-your-pet
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