Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Aggressive treatment for Amanita mushroom poisoning in two dogs
By Tegzes, John H & Puschner, Birgit·Published in Veterinary and human toxicology·2002·Toxicology Laboratory University of California, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Amanita mushroom poisoning: efficacy of aggressive treatment of two dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old Labrador and a 3-year-old Golden Retriever were brought to the vet after eating toxic mushrooms, specifically Amanita species, which can cause severe liver failure. One dog sadly passed away despite receiving aggressive treatment, including a procedure called hemoperfusion to remove toxins from the blood. However, the other dog responded well to the treatment and recovered. This highlights the importance of quick action if you suspect your dog has eaten a poisonous mushroom, as early intervention can significantly improve chances of survival.
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Abstract
Amatoxins, the primary toxins found in mushrooms of the genus Amanita, are very toxic to dogs. Acute fulminant liver failure and death can occur within a few days of ingestion. By their curious nature, dogs, especially young dogs, are prone to ingest mushrooms. Early identification of suspect mushrooms, and prompt emergency measures aimed at decreasing absorption of the toxins can improve the chance of survival. Knowing the major clinical syndromes associated with Amanita mushroom toxicosis can help direct the treatment and supportive care of affected animals and improve survival rates. We describe 2 cases in dogs with confirmed ingestion of Amanita phalloides and Amanita ocreata resulting in fulminant liver failure. Death occurred in 1 dog despite aggressive treatment measures including hemoperfusion, while aggressive measures resulted in a favorable outcome in the other dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11931514/