{"id":40864,"date":"2024-10-15T15:16:58","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T13:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/c4a2c09d-2058-4c4a-ab7c-03846d951936"},"modified":"2024-10-15T15:26:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T13:26:42","slug":"can-dogs-eat-mushrooms-and-other-fungi","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/can-dogs-eat-mushrooms-and-other-fungi\/","title":{"rendered":"Can dogs eat mushrooms and other fungi?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\">Fungi can be poisonous to dogs. Here are the symptoms to look out for <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By <\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 15 October 2024 at 13:16 PM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><strong>Not all fungi are poisonous to dogs, but some are, so it&#8217;s best for your canine to avoid them as it can be hard to distinguish one from other, says\u00a0pet nutritionist <a href=\"https:\/\/burnspet.co.uk\/team\/emily-boardman-bsc-hons\/\">Emily Boardman<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/burnspet.co.uk\/\">Burns Pet Nutrition<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/wildlife\/how-to-identify\/guide-to-british-fungi-where-to-find-and-how-to-identify\">British wild mushroom and fungi guide: how to identify and where to find<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the symptoms of fungi poisoning in dogs?<\/h2><p>Common signs of poisoning include:<\/p><ul><li>Stomach upset<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Diarrhoea and abdominal pain<\/li><\/ul><p>Severe cases may lead to:<\/p><ul><li>Blood in stools or vomit<\/li><li>Neurological symptoms (like hallucinations or seizures)<\/li><li>Damage to internal organs, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/animals\/pets\/kidney-disease-in-cats-and-dogs\">kidneys<\/a> or liver<\/li><\/ul><p>The timing of symptoms can also differ. Some mushrooms may cause immediate reactions within minutes, while others might not show effects for hours, days, or even weeks after ingestion.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do if you suspect your dog has eaten some fungi<\/h2><p>If you suspect mushroom poisoning, it&#8217;s critical to seek veterinary attention immediately. If possible, bring a sample of what they\u2019ve eaten, carefully wrapped in paper. <\/p><p>Take note of where the fungus was found, as this could provide clues as to the kind of fungus this is. 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