03/10/2025
MUSHROOMS!
You can't walk far before seeing a wild mushroom at the moment... but how worried should you be if your dog has a nibble?
🍄There are thousands of species of mushroom and they can be difficult to identify without expert knowledge, so follow these steps to keep your dog as safe as possible:
🍄If there is more than one mushroom, or your dog has not eaten the whole mushroom, take photos of it (including photos showing where it is growing and the underneath of the mushroom,, and if possible collect a sample.(If you handle any suspect fungi ensure you wash your hands.)
🍄Contact your vet and arrange to take your dog to them as soon as possible. Take any photos and samples with you
🍄Your vet should then call VPIS on our membership line for veterinary professionals. We will give them detailed instructions on the information needed by our expert mycologists for identification of the mushroom and also advise on the best treatment plan.
Initial treatment and monitoring is essential until the species of mushroom has been confirmed.
