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My Dog Ate Poison Ivy What Should I Do?

Kim

May 1, 2020
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My Dog Ate Poison Ivy What Should I Do?

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When the weather’s nice, it’s great to take your dog out for a walk in the woods. Who doesn’t just love the fresh air, the trees blowing in the wind, and the sun shining down as you hike forest trails?

While the woods are a great place to have fun, they can also present some issues for both pet parents and their dogs. One plant that quickly causes problems is poison ivy. On the skin, this plant can cause a horrible itchy rash that can last for days after you’ve come in contact with it. Another danger is if a dog eats poison ivy.

Poison Ivy Poisoning in Dogs

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Poison ivy contains a substance call urushiol, which is the cause of the itchy rash when it comes into contact with skin.

Urushiol, if ingested by a dog, can poison your fur baby. However, this is considered a mild toxin, and will usually not cause a serious health issue.

Symptoms of Poison Ivy Poisoning in Dogs

If your fur baby happens to eat some poison ivy, you may notice these symptoms:

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea

The level of symptoms will depend on your dog’s size and how much he ate. For example, a small dog that eats a lot of the plant may develop a worse case of diarrhea and vomiting. However, if a larger dog eats the same amount, he may only develop a slight upset stomach and a little diarrhea.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Poison Ivy Toxicity in Dogs

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If you know for sure your canine companion has munged on some poison ivy, then it’s a good idea to call the vet immediately. The vet will ask about your dog’s weight and how much of the poison ivy your fur baby likely ate. They may ask you to bring your dog in for an exam. If so, be sure to take a part of the plant with you so the vet is sure what the dog has eaten.

Be sure to handle the plant with gloves on, or you could develop a severe itchy, rash. Put the sample in a plastic bag, and make sure to close the bag.

Your fur baby should be OK; however, your vet may advise to give your dog plenty of fluids and that he stay on a bland diet for a couple of days. On the other hand, if your dog has eaten a lot of the plant, then the vet may need to keep him in the hospital and treat him with IV fluids to treat/prevent dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea.

The good news is that in most cases, even after eating a lot of poison ivy, dogs make a full recovery. If your fur baby has eaten poison ivy, we sure wish him the best and hope for a fast recovery!

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Kim is a talented author, who loves animals especially dogs. She engaged in writing books and articles relating to animals a decade ago. Kim resides in Chicago with her husband and son. The family is the proud owner of a dog and a parrot (Jack and Lily). Kim wanted more than these two pets, but her husband put his foot down... She often visits elementary schools to talk to the kids about what she learned about pets and how they could learn from them.

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Michael says:
October 7, 2020 at 5:41 am

This is the exact reason why I do not take my dogs into the woods. He is good at running off to hide and I would not want to risk having him run away and eat any poisonous leaf. The poison ivy is quite much in my area.

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Gina says:
October 7, 2020 at 5:41 am

This is the exact reason why I do not take my dogs into the woods. He is good at running off to hide and I would not want to risk having him run away and eat any poisonous leaf. The poison ivy is quite much in my area.

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Wade says:
October 10, 2020 at 5:31 pm

My friend’s dog once swallowed poison ivy and we spent close to 3 days in the hospital treating him. It was horrible and I wish pet owners would be more careful with their pets around such areas where we have that deadly plant.

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Edward says:
October 15, 2020 at 5:59 am

Oh! That’s really horrible. I thought the post said it’s a mild toxin. Spending three days at the hospital is no longer a mild issue. That’s a serious one. I think all dog owners should just make it a point of duty to keep their dogs away from the plant.

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Degory says:
October 15, 2020 at 6:00 am

How I wish I know how this plant looks like. I am hearing about it for the first time. Perhaps it is even in my neighborhood and I don’t know it. I just move in here and I need to know if such a plant is present around here. I wish the post here on this site can also be including images. It will really make things easier for us to comprehend. Pls think about that.

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