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My dog grabbed a few wild mushrooms from a BBQ buffet table. He's a 15kg dog and seems fine now, but should I be concerned?

Dogs · Food safety

Last reviewed: 2026-09-05 · Reference ranges: ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline & Merck Veterinary Manual

Short answer

Yes, this is an emergency. Wild mushrooms are extremely dangerous and can cause sudden liver failure or death in dogs. Even if he seems fine now, symptoms can be delayed and severe. Call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 or take him to an emergency vet right away.

Wild mushrooms — Food safety facts

Do not feed · Dogs · full breakdown on the linked food page

Never feed wild mushrooms — several species cause liver failure or death. Even store mushrooms are best cooked.

Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Do not feed), so the notes below hold for either pet.

Wild mushrooms should not be given to dogs at all. Even a small amount can do harm, so there is no portion small enough to be safe.

Do not induce vomiting and do not give milk or oil to “dilute” it. Note the food and roughly how much was eaten, then call your vet or a pet poison hotline and follow their advice on whether to bring the pet in straight away.

The full verdict, portion guidance and serving notes are collected on the Wild mushrooms food facts page.

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