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Protect your children from mushroom poisoning

Many varieties of poisonous mushroom grow wild in Victoria. Most young children who eat poisonous mushrooms find them in the garden at home. Children younger than 5 years of age have a natural inclination to put things in their mouths. If you have a toddler, regularly check your garden for mushrooms and remove them to reduce the risk of accidental poisoning.

Protect your pets from mushroom poisoning

Pet owners should take particular care when walking their pets in areas where mushrooms may grow. Where possible, remove any mushrooms from their yard before they have a chance to eat them. Dogs are more likely than cats to ingest mushrooms.

Pets can develop a range of illness from eating wild mushrooms including a gastroenteritis type syndrome to severe life-threatening disease and death.

If your pet has ingested a wild mushroom, you can call the free Animal Poisons Centre on 1300 869 738 for advice.

Where to get help

• In an emergency always call triple zero (000)
• Emergency department of your nearest hospital
• Victorian Poisons Information Centre Tel. 13 11 26 – for advice when poisoning or suspected poisoning occurs, and poisoning prevention information (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)