Toadstools
Amanita muscaria
Toadstools, or mushrooms, are fungi with a stem, an umbrella-shaped cap, and gills underneath that spread spores. They come in many shapes and sizes. Some types are safe for people to eat; others are deadly poisonous.
For rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, mushrooms are never safe—wild and store-bought alike. Many contain harmful mycotoxins that can cause serious illness. Keep your pet away from yard fungi and do not offer mushrooms as a treat.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Wild mushrooms, fly agaric, Amanita mushrooms
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Is Toadstools item toxic?
Yes. Wild toadstools and mushrooms—including Amanita species—can contain mycotoxins that are dangerous or lethal to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Store-bought mushrooms are also unsuitable.
Should I feed my pet Toadstools?
No. Do not feed toadstools or any mushrooms to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet ate a wild or store mushroom, treat it as an emergency and contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline immediately.
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