Acute Inocybe mushroom toxicosis in dogs: 5 cases (2010–2014)

Objective To describe the clinical course, treatment, and outcome of 5 dogs following ingestion of mushrooms belonging to the Inocybe genus. Case Series Summary Five dogs with witnessed Inocybe ingestions were presented with clinical signs compatible with poisoning. Vomiting, ptyalism, diarrhea, dep...

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Published in:Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2000) Tex. : 2000), 2017-03, Vol.27 (2), p.212-217, Article 212
Main Authors: Seljetun, Kristin Opdal, Krogh, Anita
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agaricales - classification
Animals
canine
Dog Diseases - chemically induced
Dogs
Inocybe
muscarine
mushroom poisoning
Mushroom Poisoning - veterinary
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Summary:Objective To describe the clinical course, treatment, and outcome of 5 dogs following ingestion of mushrooms belonging to the Inocybe genus. Case Series Summary Five dogs with witnessed Inocybe ingestions were presented with clinical signs compatible with poisoning. Vomiting, ptyalism, diarrhea, depression, and tachycardia were common clinical findings in the dogs in this case series. The prognosis with Inocybe toxicosis appears to be excellent as all dogs fully recovered following supportive care. New or Unique Information Provided This is the first reported case series of Inocybe mushroom ingestions in dogs where identification of the mushrooms were confirmed by an expert mycologist.
ISSN:1479-3261
1476-4431
1476-4431
DOI:10.1111/vec.12567