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A Fungus Among Us: Mushroom Ingestion in Dogs

Mushroom ingestion by animals is dangerous, causing toxicities that can progress from severe to deadly in a matter of hours. While strolling through the woods or even in your backyard, your pet might encounter these intriguing pseudo-plants, which can cause unexpected dangers to our canine companions. Today, we delve into a topic that is important for every dog owner to understand: mushroom ingestion.

Springhurst Animal Hospital

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11 months ago

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