Can your dogs eat wild mushrooms that pop up after rain? NCSU vet has answers

Rainy summers bring a surge of wild mushrooms — and curious dogs eager to eat them. A North Carolina veterinary toxicologist warns that about a third of the mushrooms found in the state can be toxic to pets.

FULL STORY: Don’t let your dog eat wild mushrooms. They could make your pet very sick – or worse.

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This story was originally published July 28, 2026 at 11:16 AM with the headline “Can your dogs eat wild mushrooms that pop up after rain? NCSU vet has answers.”