Can cats eat wild mushrooms?

Q: Can cats eat wild mushrooms?

Mushrooms from the yard, pots or woods may be deadly to the liver and kidneys. Amanita species (amatoxins) cause liver failure; others damage kidneys or nerves. They're hard to identify by eye, so treat any ingestion as toxic — including tiny mushrooms in houseplant soil.

If your cat ate it

Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, wobbliness, later yellow gums (jaundice)
When: Minutes to 12 hours; liver damage over 1–3 days
What to do now: Go to a vet now and bring a sample in a paper bag for identification.

Don't.

Why

Amanita species (amatoxins) cause liver failure; others damage kidneys or nerves. They're hard to identify by eye, so treat any ingestion as toxic — including tiny mushrooms in houseplant soil.

If your cat has a condition

Dangerous for every cat, with or without a health condition.

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

ASPCA Animal Poison Control — People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets

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