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Can anyone tell me what kind of mushroom this is?


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So my dog MAY have eaten this mushroom. I would just like to know if it's something to worry about. Also, IF it is poisonous, what are the symptoms to look out for, and how long will it take for them to appear? Also, I dont know if it helps to give my geography, but we're in Houston, Texas.

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These mushrooms are a species of Russula. The flesh is brittle with these types; the stalk snaps apart like a piece of chalk (provided it doesn't crumble in your fingers when you attempt to break it). Lots of different red-capped species of Russula. 

For humans, some Russula species can cause gastrointestinal distress that generally pass within a day. The ones that are troublesome mostly have a bitter/acrid taste. It's okay to nibble a small piece of Russula cap and spit out the material (to evaluate the taste). If your dog has eaten mushrooms of an undesirable species of Russula, then I think it's not a real big problem. But, if your dog appears to be sick, a trip to the vet is probably a good idea. 

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