UC Davis veterinarians warn of poisonous Amanita phalloides mushroomsDecember 11, 2017Veterinarians at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine are warning pet owners to be aware of Amanita mushroom intoxication. The Amanita phalloides version, commonly known as the death cap mushroom, is extremely toxic to animals. Found throughout Northern California and many other locations, A. phalloides can be potentially fatal to animals with ingestion of only a small amount. One of the most poisonous of all known mushrooms, its toxins cause acute liver failure and can also damage other organs such as the kidneys and the intestinal tract. "We've had several calls from local pet owners concerned about Amanita mushrooms," said Kate Hopper, BVSc, Ph.D., DAVECC, director of the small animal clinic at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. "They report these mushrooms growing in the Sacramento area currently, but it may grow in all areas of Northern California." On Dec. 4, the UC Davis veterinary hospital admitted an 8-week-old male Alaskan Klee Kai puppy that ingested the mushrooms over the weekend. "The dog's owner reported that they have hundreds of these mushrooms on their lawn in Loomis, and they think there are a lot more in the local area," said Dr. Hopper. According to Dr. Hopper, …
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