I started spotting strange, bright orange balls scattered around different parts of my yard. They appeared near the fence, by an old tree stump, and even among the flowers. 😲 Initially, I assumed they were toys or perhaps berries dropped by birds. But as days passed, more of them appeared, and something about them just didn’t seem right. 🤔
I became suspicious. I’m not a fan of unexplained things appearing on my property—especially with a dog around. Sure enough, one day I saw my dog happily chewing on one of these strange “balls.” 😥
I nearly panicked. I rushed to call the vet to figure out what it was… 😲😲 The answer was… Continued in the comments below 👇👇
In a panic, I contacted the vet and nervously explained that my dog might have eaten something dangerous—maybe a poisonous fungus or, worse, a chemical.
The vet reassured me and told me to monitor my dog closely. He asked me to take a photo and send it over, saying, «Maybe I can identify it.» So, I snapped a picture and sent it.
Just a few minutes later, he called back with the news: “That’s a slime mold. It’s commonly called wolf’s milk or wolf’s teat. It’s not toxic, but it’s definitely not something you or your pet should eat.”
Turns out, the bright orange balls were a bizarre type of fungus. It grows on decaying wood and stumps, forming puffed-up shapes that sometimes even appear to “breathe” or move.
While it’s not deadly, it can irritate the skin and mucous membranes if touched, especially if crushed.
Thankfully, my dog was fine. But I wasn’t taking any chances. I carefully collected all the “wolf’s milk” and burned it away from the yard.