29/10/2026
🍄 Enjoying an autumn woodland walk? Keep an eye out for mushrooms and toadstools! 🐶🌳
Dogs love investigating piles of leaves and sniffing around the bottom of trees — exactly the places where fungi often grow.
While many mushrooms are harmless, some can be poisonous to dogs and it can be very difficult to tell them apart. Depending on the species, eating a toxic mushroom can cause anything from vomiting and diarrhoea to much more serious illness.
If you see your dog eat a wild mushroom or toadstool, give us a call on 0113 824 2700. If possible, take a photo of the mushroom and the area where it was growing — this may help with identification.
Out of hours, please contact Swift Referrals Emergency Service on 01937 374888.
