Risks
- Eating deadly galerina mushrooms can lead to amatoxin poisoning in dogs. This poisoning can be fatal due to the potency of its toxins.
- The amatoxins in deadly galerinas severely impact liver and kidney function in canines.
- Symptoms of poisoning often have a delayed onset, with early signs potentially appearing up to 24 hours after ingestion.
- Common symptoms include severe vomiting, bloody diarrhea, stomach cramps, and hypersalivation. Without prompt treatment, severe poisoning can result in liver and kidney failure.
- Deadly galerina mushrooms are typically found in North America, growing on decaying wood and in coniferous forests.
