Can dogs eat mushrooms?

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

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

And, above all, dogs can’t identify where the mushrooms come from and whether the mushrooms are poisonous. They will eat all kinds of mushrooms anywhere. If dogs used to eat mushrooms in your house, they will also eat poisonous mushrooms in the outdoors. read more

One of the saddest cases that I can remember from more than 15 years of practicing veterinary medicine involves a dog that died after eating mushrooms her owners had collected from the woods. The owners were hunting for morels, a non-toxic (and delicious) type of wild mushroom. read more

No, dogs can’t eat mushrooms. Many experts put the mushrooms in the list that dogs should never eat. In reality, things are not that simple. Most of the mushrooms available in the supermarket or your local grocery are safe for your dogs. Even then, dogs can eat only a little amounts of mushrooms, large consumption can cause diarrhea and vomiting. read more