Mushrooms! The warm temps and moisture have them popping up all over the place, and I’ve come across lots of them lately.
Many types of wild mushrooms can be poisonous, and when it comes to your dog, they can pose a serious risk to their health if ingested. Mushrooms that appear on lawns may be harmless, but many others are not and could mean an emergency trip to your veterinarian.
Dogs are curious and because of their scavenging nature, they are particularly prone to mushroom poisoning. With nose to the ground, they love to sniff and taste new things that appear in their 
environment, so it’s up to pet parents to be extremely vigilant to ensure their pet’s safety. That means taking precautions by patrolling your backyard, and being on the look-out while on walks, at the dog park, and anywhere else your pet spends time.
Symptoms can be varied and wide ranging, and their severity will depend on the type of mushrooms ingested and how much was eaten. They include:
Upset stomach
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Weakness, lethargy, depression
Clumsy, uncoordinated movements or trouble walking
Jaundice or yellowing of the eyes and skin in serious cases
Seizures
Unconsciousness
Excessive drooling and watery eyes
If you know or suspect that your dog has eaten wild mushrooms, please contact your vet immediately, and if possible try to get a sample of the mushrooms that your dog has eaten to aid with diagnosis. ~Zo
