Overview
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.
Can dogs eat Stinkhorns?
Risks
- 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.
