Super sad news for fans of Dwayne Johnson and puppies everwhere: one of The Rock's new French Bulldog puppies, Brutus, had to be euthanized after eating a toxic mushroom. The action star took to his Instagram, on which he'd previously posted joyously about the new members of his family, to tell his fans about the tragedy: "Another reminder we have to live and love as greatly as we can today, because tomorrow is never guaranteed. At approximately 11:15pm last night myself and @laurenhashianofficial had to make the painful decision to end Brutus' suffering by taking him off of life support and sending his soul to pup heaven. I held his lil' paw as he was finally at peace. As all puppies and dogs do, he ate a mushroom while playing outside with his brother Hobbs. This mushroom happened to have a lethal toxicity and within hours it was rapidly destroying his liver and immune system to the point of no return. I encourage all of you out there to be mindful of mushrooms in your yards, parks or anywhere outside your dogs play. What looks innocent, can be deadly to your lil' family members. Thank you Dr. Deckelbaum and Dr. West and the incredibly caring nurses and staff at The Animal Medical Center At Cooper City. We'll always love you Brutus.. and you'll always be my lil' main man and rough housing Brute. #RIPBrutus #WishICouldveSavedYouOneMoreTime" Just a week ago, The Rock was sharing this adorable video of Brutus being a typical toddler: Seeing how much he loved his dogs makes all of this even sadder, but it's admirable that Johnson wants to warn other of the dangers of mushrooms. Anyone with a puppy (or child of any species, really) knows that they'll eat anything, but it's hard to believe that something like this could happen in your own back yard.  5 Common Mushrooms that are Poisonous to your Pets There are more, but here are some commons ones to keep in mind (click for info and photos).  Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric)  Amanita gemmata (Jeweled Death Cap) Amanita phalloides (Death Cap) Helvella lacunosa (Elfin Saddle) Galerina marginata (Autumn Galerina) Symptoms of mushroom poisoning include:

• Nausea
• Drooling
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• "Drunk" walking
• Depression
• Tremors
• Seizures
• Organ failure

More information on toxic mushroom in dogs can be found here.  What should you do if you think your pet has eaten something toxic? Call the Pet Poison Hotline (855-764-7661). While this service does have a cost associated with it ($49), it's a legitimate service (verified by my veterinary student sister) that can determine your next course of action. It's a good idea to have the hotline AND your vet's number pre-programmed into your phone so you don't have to spend time googling if you suspect poisoning. If you do, call the hotline or your vet's office immediately. If you witness your dog eating a mushroom, grab a sample of it and take it with you to the vet in a paper bag; this can help determine the medication your dog will need. The sooner treament starts, the better your pet's chances for survival.