| Dog Health - Poison Oak - Poison Ivy | | | | for 10 to 15 minutes. Then if your dog does get a skin |
| Fortunately, most dogs seem to be resistant to the | | | | rash bath the dog again using gloves and talk to your |
| effects of poison oak and poison ivy, however | | | | vet for more instructions. |
| occasionally dogs can develop symptoms of poison | | | | If you know your dog has eaten these plants or you |
| oak or ivy poisoning. | | | | observe symptoms like severe vomiting, diarrhea or |
| Poison oak and poison ivy have a toxin called urushiol | | | | lethargy your dog should be seen by a vet |
| that is an oil found in the plants sap. Most animals are | | | | immediately. Treatment for severe cases of urushiol |
| resistant to this toxin however they can easily transfer | | | | toxicity could involve hospitalization and intravenous |
| this oil simply by contact. Typically when a dog makes | | | | fluids. If plant material is still present in the dog's |
| contact with the plant the sap sticks to their coat and | | | | stomach activated charcoal may be administered. |
| then transfers to whatever it comes in contact with, | | | | When it comes to poison oak or poison ivy prevention |
| even people. It is not uncommon to get urushiol | | | | is the safest action for your dog and for you. Never |
| poisoning from your dog, so be aware. | | | | allow your dogs to roam in unfamiliar areas unleashed. |
| Although it is rare for a canine to have a skin reaction | | | | If they come in contact with these plants immediately |
| to urushiol is does happen, particularly if it is ingested. If | | | | give them a prolonged bath using gloves. For more |
| your dog has romped through a patch of poison oak | | | | information on dog health we have a lot more free |
| the first thing to do is give them a prolonged bath and | | | | dog information on our blog, please visit and your |
| use gloves. Use detergent, scrub and a thorough rinse | | | | comments are welcome. |