Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with stomach upset from lizard's claw mushroom poisoning in Brazil
By Cortez, Vagner G & Rossoni, Maria G·Published in International journal of medicinal mushrooms·2014·Universidade Federal do Parana-UFPR, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Dog intoxication by lizard's claw mushroom, Lysurus cruciatus (higher Basidiomycetes) in southern Brazil.
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Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old dog in southern Brazil became sick after eating a lizard's claw mushroom, which is a type of toxic fungus. The dog showed signs of gastrointestinal distress, which can include symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. This case highlights the dangers of certain mushrooms that can be found in the wild. If you suspect your dog has eaten a toxic mushroom, it's important to seek veterinary care immediately.
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Abstract
A case of mushroom poisoning of a dog caused by a phalloid fungus is reported for the first time. The phalloid caused gastrointestinal syndrome in a 1-year-old dog, and was identified as Lysurus cruciatus, a common phalloid fungus in southern Brazil.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24941168/