Pet owners warned to be vigilant about poisonous fungi that is flourishing following rains

One side effect of the recent deluge of rain across Australia’s eastern seaboard, is a variety of multicoloured fungi popping up in suburban yards.

They may be pretty, but they can also be toxic — especially to our four-legged friends.

Reports online are circulating of some dogs ending up in emergency after eating mushrooms. 

First signs of toxicity

Sunshine Coast vet Danielle Houston said the most common side effects she sees from dogs eating toxic mushrooms are…