Outdoor Itch Resource Center
Welcome to the outdoor itch resource center! Our goal is to help you stay itch and pain-free. We offer guides and how-to's to help you understand and avoid poison ivy and oak.
- Common Misconceptions About Treating Poison Ivy Rash
- How Does Poison Ivy Spread?
- How Does Poison Ivy Work?
- How old is my Tecnu
- How to Use Tecnu Original Outdoor Skin Cleanser on Pets, Clothing, Tools, Equipment and More
- Tecnu Original versus Tecnu Extreme
- What is Contact Dermatitis?
- Where Do I Find Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Plants?
- Am I Immune To Poison Ivy?
- Are Dead Poison Ivy Plants Safe To Touch?
- Can I Get A Rash From Burning Poison Ivy?
- Can I Get Poison Ivy From My Dog?
- Can I Get Poison Ivy Rash From Someone Else?
- Do Blisters Cause Poison Ivy Rash To Spread?
- Does Bleach Help Poison Ivy Rash?
- How Do I Stop Itching From Poison Ivy And Oak?
- How Do You Cure Poison Ivy Fast?
- How Long Will Poison Ivy Rash Last?
- Should I Break The Blisters From Poison Ivy Rash?
- Should I Clean Poison Ivy From Clothing And Tools?
- Should I Wrap Or Cover Poison Ivy Rash?
- What Causes Poison Ivy Rash?
- What Does A Poison Ivy Rash Look Like?
- How to use Calagel
- How to use Tecnu Extreme
- How to use Tecnu Original
- How to use Tecnu Original Cleanser to Remove Poison Ivy and Oak Oil from Your Clothing
- How to use Tecnu Original Cleanser to Remove Poison Ivy and Oak Oil from Your Pet’s Fur
- How to use Tecnu Original Cleanser to Remove Poison Ivy and Oak Oil from your Skin
- How to use Tecnu Original Cleanser to Remove Poison Ivy and Oak Oil from your Tools
- How to use Tecnu Original Cleanser to Remove Skunk Oil from Your Pet's Fur
Can I Get Poison Ivy From My Dog?
Yes, you can get poison ivy from your dog, cat or any other outdoor pet. Since animals' fur protects their skin from the urushiol oil, they typically don't develop a rash. It can be difficult to tell if they have been in contact with poison ivy or oak plants, or carrying the rash-causing oil. However, the oil will remain on their fur and may contaminate you when you touch them.
A safe way to remove the rash-causing oil is to wash your dog or cat with Tecnu Original Outdoor Skin Cleanser. It is safe to use on your pets to remove the oil from their fur, but should always be followed with a pet bath to make sure all of the Tecnu is removed.
Updated on 12 Feb 2025
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