10/21/2023
Please read and share this post as it could save a dog's life.
This week we found out the devastating news that one of our amazing grooming pups passed away unexpectedly. She was playing in her yard and ate a poisonous mushroom and died within 3 hours.
While Tufts Emergency Veterinary Hospital is a wonderful place, they were not able to care for this very sick pup. The owners did not know where else to go so they drove all the way to Ocean State Emergency Veterinary Specialists in RI and by that time it was too late. She sadly passed within ten minutes of walking in the door. These owners acted fast and did everything right and it still happened too fast for them to get the help she needed.
By sharing this very sad story, we hope to raise awareness about two very important tips that every pet owner should be aware of:
1. With all of the rain we have been getting, there are mushrooms everywhere right now. The Vet said this is the worst mushroom outbreak they have seen in years and 4 dogs were seen earlier that day for the same thing. So please be mindful if you have mushrooms in your yard and also keep an eye out when you walk your dog.
2. There are closer places to get your dog Emergency Care in Central Massachusetts than driving to RI that we want more people to know about.
The Veterinary Emergency Group is right in Shrewsbury, MA.
(196 Boston Turnpike, phone: 508-590-9319)
They are open 24/7, you do not need to call ahead, and it is about 15 minutes away from Tufts.
If you are not from central Massachusetts, we encourage you to find the two closest emergency veterinary clinics and save the contact information in case you ever need it.
If you suspect your dog ate a poisonous mushroom you can also call the *Animal Poison Emergency Hotline: 888-426-4435 (*Please note there is a fee for this).
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics-animal-health/toxicology-poison-control
Here is a helpful article on mushroom poisoning in dogs:
https://namyco.org/mushroom_poisonings_in_dogs_an.php
We are absolutely devastated by the loss of our sweet friend, Maggie. If this post helps save even one dog's life then it will be worth sharing.
*This post was shared with permission of Maggie's wonderful family. Our heartfelt condolences go out them and everyone who loved her. She was such a special girl and she will always have a place in our hearts.❤️