I’ve been a little inconsistent lately, but these are important so here is another plant your horse can’t eat. Today it’s not about leaves and bark, but about fungus, the beautiful & aptly named Destroying Angel Mushroom.
A Little About Destroying Angel Mushrooms
Amanita bisporigera is commonly called Destroying Angel Mushroom. This fungus has a smooth, strikingly white cap with white gills. The gills are free from the thin, white stalk which has a bulb at its base.
How Dangerous Is It?
As a general rule, mushrooms aren’t on the equine menu, however they are highly toxic and owners should be aware of them. They contain highly toxic amatoxins and phallotoxins which inhibit protein synthesis and can be fatal.
All parts of this mushroom are toxic and can be fatal to equines.
What To Look For
You know your animal the best, so you should know when something is amiss. Destroying Angel Mushroom toxicity symptoms occur 6-8 hours after ingestion and include gastrointestional upset and diarrhea. Within 48 hours the toxins begin to damage the liver and kidneys.
Learn More
Be sure to check out the Destroying Angel Mushroom page to learn more about the plant and while you are at it why not check out more toxic plants?
*It should be noted that I’m not a veterinarian. This information is written specifically for horses and should be used for reference purposes only. If you think your horse has eaten something toxic call your vet right away.