Risks
- Fly agaric contains toxins with psychoactive properties including ibotenic acid and muscimol. It is commonly found in North America and thrives in the woodlands.
- Ingesting this poisonous mushroom can cause stomach issues and cardiac problems in dogs. Some of the mild symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, and hypotension.
- Severe cases of fly agaric toxicity in canines may lead to seizures, coma, and renal failure.
- Fly agaric emits a fishy scent, which dogs may find very appealing and entice them to eat the mushroom.
