What to do if your pet ate it
Contact your vet or a poison line right away, report how much Wild mushrooms was eaten and your pet's weight, and keep any packaging or leftovers. Do not induce vomiting unless your vet tells you to.
Signs to watch for
- Vomiting and diarrhoea
- Lethargy and weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Severe: tremors, breathing trouble, collapse
If your pet shows vomiting, lethargy or any unusual behaviour after eating Wild mushrooms, go to the nearest emergency vet immediately.
Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Do not feed), so the notes below hold for either pet.
Other foods that are toxic or dangerous
The full A–Z food list groups every food by verdict for each species.
Frequently asked questions
Can cats eat Wild mushrooms?
NO — do not feed. Never feed wild mushrooms — several species cause liver failure or death. Even store mushrooms are best cooked.
What if my cat already ate Wild mushrooms?
Call your vet or a poison line now with the amount of Wild mushrooms eaten and your cat's weight, and do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to. If Wild mushrooms was eaten and you then see vomiting, lethargy, tremors or breathing changes, go straight to the nearest emergency clinic.
Is there a safe amount of Wild mushrooms for cats?
There is no accepted safe dose of Wild mushrooms for cats; it is classed as toxic or dangerous, and reactions vary with the individual animal, so it is not something to feed at any amount.
How often can cats have Wild mushrooms?
Wild mushrooms is not something to feed at any interval; it stays off the menu entirely.
What are safer treats than Wild mushrooms for cats?
Pick from the safe list instead — Mackerel or Herring carry none of the risk that Wild mushrooms does, and they work better as an everyday treat.