Pourquoi ?

The domestically cultivated mushrooms sold in grocery stores — Agaricus bisporus (button, cremini, portobello), Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster), Lentinula edodes (shiitake) — are safe for dogs. They contain no compounds toxic to dogs and provide some vitamin D, B vitamins, and beta-glucans (immune-supporting polysaccharides).

The critical distinction is wild vs. store-bought. Wild mushrooms in your yard, park, or woods may include lethal species. Many toxic wild mushrooms look nearly identical to safe ones — even experienced foragers make identification errors. When in doubt about any mushroom your dog may have eaten, treat it as an emergency and contact your vet.

Quelle quantité est dangereuse ?

Store-bought: not toxic. Wild: see wild-mushrooms page.

Quels sont les symptômes ?

DÉBUT :N/A
  • none from store-bought mushrooms at normal amounts

Que dois-je faire ?

No action for store-bought mushrooms. See wild-mushrooms for any unknown mushroom ingestion.

Questions fréquentes

Can dogs eat raw mushrooms?

Small amounts of raw store-bought mushrooms are generally safe, though cooked is easier to digest.

Can dogs eat mushrooms cooked in garlic or butter?

No — the cooking additives (garlic, butter, seasonings) are the problem, not the mushroom. Always offer plain mushrooms.