Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mushroom poisoning in dogs and cats causing liver and nerve damage
By Puschner, Birgit & Wegenast, Colette·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2018·Department of Molecular Biosciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Mushroom Poisoning Cases in Dogs and Cats: Diagnosis and Treatment of Hepatotoxic, Neurotoxic, Gastroenterotoxic, Nephrotoxic, and Muscarinic Mushrooms.
Plain-English summary
A dog or cat that eats poisonous mushrooms can experience serious health issues, including liver failure, nervous system problems, or stomach irritation. While some types of mushroom poisoning can be dangerous, many cases are not life-threatening and can resolve on their own. It's important for pet owners to recognize the signs of mushroom ingestion and seek veterinary help quickly, especially for specific types like amanita mushrooms, which require immediate treatment. Supportive care is usually the main approach, but there are specific treatments available for certain toxins.
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Abstract
Ingestion of poisonous mushrooms by small animals can lead to liver failure, neurotoxicity, or gastrointestinal irritation. Although amanita poisoning can be lethal, ingestion of other toxic mushrooms is generally self-limiting and not life threatening. Most cases are undiagnosed, as routine diagnostic tests only exist for amanitins and psilocin. Early detection of amanitin exposure can greatly aid in the therapeutic intervention by allowing veterinarians to make timely decisions regarding patient management. Treatment is generally supportive, but specific therapeutic measures exist for amanitin and psilocin exposures.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30077439/