Are mushrooms ok for dogs?

Some folks consume wild mushrooms, but don't let your dog do it. Don't chance it, even though only about 1% are toxic. Again, never allow a dog to eat a wild mushroom including those growing in grass. They could be poisonous and it may prompt an emergency vet visit. read more

Mushrooms bought at the store are okay okay for your dog to eat. However, when it comes to wild mushrooms, there are some mushrooms that won’t hurt your dog – mushrooms are tricky. Some species are safe if grown in one area but not safe if they are grown somewhere else, and some are only safe if they are not combined with certain other ingredients. read more

Yes, dogs can eat mushrooms, but (and it’s a big BUT) they can only safely eat certain mushrooms. The safest kind of mushroom for dogs is the ones that you can buy from a store or market. Mushrooms that are sold in stores are much more harmless that the ones that are growing in the wild or nature. read more

Better safe than sorry, we thought, and the doctor on the case made the dog vomit (up came some partially digested mushrooms but most had already entered the small intestine), gave her a couple of doses of activated charcoal, and started her on IV fluids. read more