Once again the warning goes out. 

One would think with the Dog Days of Summer upon us that we needn't worry about DeathCap Mushrooms...but it's just not the case. 

 I just read this post from the Napa Valley Register. 

" CALISTOGA -- Wine Country Animal Lovers is notifying pet owners that in the last month, two dogs have been treated at the Calistoga Pet Clinic after ingesting the toxic and deadly death cap mushroom." 

(http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/death-cap-mushrooms-poisoned-dogs-in-calistoga/article_38087a98-bb2c-5479-add5-023befba7321.html)

Please be careful out there. Though the temperature is up, remember people are still watering their lawns and gardens underneath oak trees....the favorite habitat for Death Caps.  

It was on a hot summer day in mid-August that I lost my sweet boy Donato to a DeathCap mushroom growing in Carmel Valley. 

I'm posting this again... it's a great article about treatment to share with your vet.

http://pacificvets.jbrmarketing.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/pacifictide-2012-06.pdf

REMEMBER: If you suspect your dog has eaten a DeathCap Mushroom

the first 24 hours are critical...

it can be the difference between life and death.

Pick mushrooms, 

Bag them and Throw them out...

And DON'T let your dog see you digging them up, 

for it will only peak his interests.

  IT IS MY HOPE

THAT LITTLE DONATO, BRUTUS, OTTO , COSBY, BELLA & TRUFFLES,

WILL CARRY THIS MESSAGE 

AROUND THE WORLD

AND KEEP ALL OF OUR PUPS AND DOGS SAFE