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During a birthday party my 6kg dog ate two bites of wild mushrooms that were on the buffet—what should I do right now?

Dogs · Food safety

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

Short answer

This is an emergency, you need immediate veterinary care. Wild mushrooms can cause rapid liver failure, so call your regular veterinarian right away or, if you cannot reach them, dial the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888‑426‑4435 for urgent advice. Do not induce vomiting unless a professional tells you to, and keep a sample of the mushrooms if possible for identification. While waiting, keep your 6kg dog calm, offer small amounts of water but no food, and monitor for vomiting, tremors or weakness. Prompt treatment dramatically improves the chance of recovery.

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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