Mushrooms
Caution
Verdict
Store-bought safe — wild mushrooms potentially deadly.
Toxic principle: varies by species
Source: ASPCA
Verdict
Commercially grown mushrooms (white button, portobello, cremini, shiitake) are generally non-toxic for cats. The severe danger comes from wild mushrooms — species like Amanita phalloides (death cap) are lethal. Because toxic wild species are difficult to distinguish from safe ones, cats should be kept away from any mushrooms growing outdoors.
Symptoms to watch for
- • vomiting and diarrhea
- • excessive salivation
- • weakness
- • seizures
- • liver failure (Amanita species)
- • coma
What to do
If your cat ate wild mushrooms, treat it as a poisoning emergency and call your vet or ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) immediately.