From the article: Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac and Pets
A common question on this site is if pets can "get" poison ivy. Not in the sense that humans do, with a intensely itchy, blister-filled rash like humans, but dogs and cats can transmit poison ivy, oak and sumac. This happens because the allergenic (toxic) part of these plants is an oil called urushiol and it is easily spread by fur, clothing and other surfaces.
Has your pet helped spread poison ivy/oak/sumac to human family members? Please share your story and any poison ivy tips you may have.
All About Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac - and Pets
Tell US What HappenedYou dont have any fleas
- My dog is having the same symptoms, she's breaking out with bumps that faster,like poison ivy would break out on a human, but they are pus filled blisters that seem to be like pimples. I know i have no fleas, vet said poison ivy!
- —Guest joe
Posion Oak
- I have a 4 month old chihuahua who is broke out all over her belly and legs with Posion oak and all over her legs which she contacted from my husband's clothes. Benadryal and a 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water bath helped
- —Guest Jillian
Poison Oak Shared By Horse
- I used to be able on getting poison oak from my horse every year when we went trail riding at Pt. Reyes on the ocean. I'd get it on the inside of my arms, probably off her when I was grooming her. Thankfully nothing serious!
- —Gretchiesmom
Dogs exposed to posion ivy all the time
- My back yard has poison ivy or/and sumac. My dogs don't seem to have fleas but I broke out in a bad patch I got from their fur, and now they have bumps under their skin and are itching. There are scabs now. But it is just like my arm was. I've treated for fleas but don't see any. I've sprayed the furniture, bedding. I feel like I am itching (maybe in my mind) but I'm highly allergic to fleas, poison ivy and have a few bumps that itch on my back. I don't know if I've lost my mind but feel like something is on me all the time. My poor dogs. I've sprayed them with flea spray, drops on back. aloa vera and anti itch. Nothing works. Now I'm seeing patches. One is a doby the other is a wrot.
- —Guest Janice
