My boyfriend was seen in the emergency room yesterday for what he thought to be just a bad rash that was spreading. It turns out that he actually has Poison Ivy (from a bike ride he took two weeks ago). They gave him an injection and perscribed some meds, but I am concerned about my small dog who slept with us the night before. Can humans transmit this to animals? I have already washed my bed sheets and towels, and given my dog a bath. Is there anything else I should do?
2007-06-24 14:09:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
You have done it all. It is not contagious at all except for the oil of the plant rubbing off from pet to person, or clothes to person. If all washed thats all you can do.
2007-06-24 14:13:58 · answer #1 · answered by csi7472 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The rash is not contagious. The oils from the plant is the allergen that causes the rash. I've never heard of a dog getting poison ivy under any circumstances.
2007-06-24 21:13:34 · answer #2 · answered by Karrose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you haven't developed the rash after sleeping with him, I doubt the dog has much to worry about.
You've done what you can in any event. If you develop a rash, then you'd best see a doctor for treatment and take the dog to the vet.
2007-06-24 21:14:33 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poison Ivy = contagious? I've never heard of that...
2007-06-24 21:12:59 · answer #4 · answered by Niki C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope
2007-06-24 21:12:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋