Are Wild Mushrooms Toxic to Pets?
Yes — wild mushrooms are toxic to cats. Yes — wild mushrooms are toxic to dogs. Yes — wild mushrooms are toxic to horses.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Toxic compound
- Amatoxins and other mushroom toxins
- Toxic parts
- Wild mushrooms
- Also known as
- wild mushrooms, toadstool, death cap
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
Dogs (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
Horses (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
What to do
If your cat ate wild mushrooms
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your cat ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your dog ate wild mushrooms
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your dog ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your horse ate wild mushrooms
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your horse ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
Good to know
Some wild mushrooms cause liver failure or seizures and are hard to identify. Treat any wild mushroom eaten as an emergency and bring a sample.
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Frequently asked questions
Are wild mushrooms toxic to cats?
Yes — wild mushrooms are toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Are wild mushrooms toxic to dogs?
Yes — wild mushrooms are toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Are wild mushrooms toxic to horses?
Yes — wild mushrooms are toxic to horses. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Which parts of wild mushrooms are toxic?
Wild mushrooms.
What makes wild mushrooms toxic?
Amatoxins and other mushroom toxins.
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