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Can humans eat poison ivy

Updated: 8/10/2023
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12y ago

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Can dogs get poison ivy? They can, but thankfully, dogs don't seem to get poison ivy nearly as commonly as humans. Thanks to their long, protective hair coat, the oils from poison ivy just can't reach the skin. Unfortunately, these oils can be spread from Itchy Izzy to you. Use caution when hiking through poison ivy with Izzy and avoid petting her immediately after. If you bring a towel, dry wipe her off after hiking (while wearing gloves!). Often you can minimize the likelihood of her transmitting these oils to you. If itchy Izzy has short hair and does get poison ivy, try bathing her in a colloidal oatmeal shampoo - they have them for dogs too!

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14y ago

Yes dogs can get poison oak just like humans can. What usually happens is the sap gets attatched to the dogs hair when walking in wooded areas typically and when you pet your dog the sap can transfer from their fur to your skin.

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13y ago

animals get poison because god bring them down with poison to protect there selfs from enimes and things them eat them

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14y ago

Of course your dog can get sick of poison ivy

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12y ago

yes people can eat poison ivy but it could infect you in the inside.

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11y ago

You certainly can. If your pet brushes past the plant the oil stays on its fur. When your dog brushes up againest you the oil passes on to you.

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