WILDWOOD, Mo. - After a rainy day, it’s common to see mushrooms popping up in your yard—especially in humid states like Missouri.

While many of these fungi are harmless, some species can be toxic or even deadly to dogs. Because it’s difficult to identify mushrooms without expertise, it’s safest to assume that any wild mushroom could pose a threat to your pet.

Certain mushrooms contain toxins that affect the liver, kidneys or nervous system.

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In Missouri, species like the green-spored parasol (Chlorophyllum molybdites), death cap (Amanita phalloides) and false morels (Gyromitra spp.) are among the most dangerous.

If your dog eats a mushroom, symptoms may appear within minutes to several hours. It's optimal to watch out f

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