Toxic for Dogs

1. Mushrooms (Wild)

Many wild mushrooms grow in autumn. Some are extremely toxic and can cause:

• Vomiting
• Seizures
• Organ failure

Tip: If you see your dog eat a mushroom outdoors, go to the vet immediately.

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2. Acorns (Oak Trees)

Acorns contain tannins, which can cause:

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Kidney damage (in large amounts)

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3. Apples (Rotten or Moldy)

Fresh apples are usually safe, but:

• Seeds contain cyanide
• Rotten apples contain alcohol from fermentation → toxic

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4. Chrysanthemums

Popular autumn flowers but toxic to dogs. Can cause:

• Drooling
• Vomiting
• Skin rash

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5. Autumn Crocus

One of the most dangerous fall flowers for dogs. Causes:

• Severe vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Respiratory failure
• Organ damage

Deadly if not treated.

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6. Pumpkins (Moldy or Old Decorations)

Pumpkin itself is safe, but old outdoor pumpkin decorations grow mold that is toxic:

• Tremors
• Seizures
• Digestive problems

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7. Corn Cobs

Corn is safe, but corn cobs can block the intestines and require surgery.

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8. Candy & Chocolate (Halloween Season)

Chocolate is highly toxic. Sugar-free candy contains xylitol, which causes:

• Seizures
• Liver failure
• Death

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9. Compost Piles (Garden Waste)

Autumn garden clean-up leads to compost piles with mold that produces tremorgenic mycotoxins:

• Tremors
• Seizures
• Fever