Something strange in the grass!?

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Was walking my dog yesterday and i trod on a section of grass and felt this pop under my feet, lifted my foot up and this green smoke came out of the grass, like a smoke bomb.

I'm pretty sure it was a fungus but i have no idea what it is.

The reason for posting is i'm curious as to what it is and if anyone might know. Also my dog sniffed some of the green stuff up his nose, so i'm a little concerned about his health.
 
Just google image searched for "puffball images" (Well was lazy and did it from chrome, then clicked top link for images)

Some are blooming massive!
 
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Wasnt this in the x files :p
 
Are puffball spores green?

The 'cloud' that puffs out is usually a green/brown muddy colour, you usually see these at the bases of trees where its wet and shaded, but I have seen some in long grass as well, remember the first time I saw one, first thought..."I must poke that"
 
The reason for posting is i'm curious as to what it is and if anyone might know. Also my dog sniffed some of the green stuff up his nose, so i'm a little concerned about his health.

Did you think he was going to die x-file style? Mammals have too high a body temperature to be affected by spores like that.

not half as annoying as mowing over cat **** though.

Considered growing lilies in your garden recently?
 
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They cause acute renal failure.

As spring approaches, lilies will become more common in households as potted plants or in bouquets. Unfortunately, several types of lilies can be deadly to cats. Easter lily, tiger lily, rubrum lily, Japanese show lily, some species of day lily, and certain other members of the Liliaceae family can cause kidney failure in cats.

Within only a few hours of ingestion of the lily plant material, the cat may vomit, become lethargic, or develop a lack of appetite. These signs continue and worsen as kidney damage progresses. Without prompt and proper treatment by a veterinarian, the cat may develop kidney failure in approximately 36-72 hours.

All parts of the lily plant are considered toxic to cats and consuming even small amounts can cause severe poisoning. Cat owners should be aware of the dangers of lily ingestion and remove them from their cat's access.
 
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