‘Death Cap’ Dangers
Pet parents should take precautions to protect their dogs from dangerous variations of mushrooms. “Death cap” mushrooms, in particular, are a poisonous species found in Wisconsin and, more broadly, in the U.S. Ingesting even a single mushroom can be fatal to an adult human. Because pets typically have smaller body weights, doses can be lethal in less quantity. Veterinary pathology resident Megan Climans shares what you need to know, including, “Monitor your pets when they go outside, particularly if they tend to be indiscriminate eaters. It’s very important to catch a case of mushroom poisoning as early as possible.”
