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Can dogs eat Stinkhorns?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat stinkhorn mushrooms? No, stinkhorn mushrooms have a nasty odor that drives away most dogs. More importantly, they contain toxic compounds that can cause gastrointestinal irritation. Consuming stinkhorn mushrooms can lead to fatal results in dogs.

Risks

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  • Stinkhorn mushrooms have a foul smell similar to that of decaying flesh. They contain toxins that can cause gastrointestinal irritation to dogs.
  • The more mature stinkhorns have a more pungent smell and are more toxic.
  • There have been reported cases of deaths of small dogs after consuming stinkhorns. The toxins are believed to develop during the enzymatic liquefaction of the spore slime.
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