AcuteInocybemushroom toxicosis in dogs: 5 cases (2010–2014)
- 1 February 2017
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
- Vol. 27 (2) , 212-217
Abstract
Objective: To describe the clinical course, treatment, and outcome of 5 dogs following ingestion of mushrooms belonging to theInocybegenus.Case Series Summary: Five dogs with witnessedInocybeingestions were presented with clinical signs compatible with poisoning. Vomiting, ptyalism, diarrhea, depression, and tachycardia were common clinical findings in the dogs in this case series. The prognosis withInocybetoxicosis appears to be excellent as all dogs fully recovered following supportive care.New or Unique Information Provided: This is the first reported case series ofInocybemushroom ingestions in dogs where identification of the mushrooms were confirmed by an expert mycologist.Keywords
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