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
How to use Tecnu Original Cleanser to Remove Poison Ivy and Oak Oil from Your Pet’s Fur
How to use Tecnu Original on your pets.
Poison ivy, oak and sumac plants produce resinous oil called urushiol (pronounced oo-roo-she-all). It is your body's allergic reaction to the plant's oil that causes poison ivy, oak and sumac rash. The oil can contact your skin indirectly from other sources that have come in contact, such as your dog or cat.
Most pets have thick fur that keeps the oil from coming on contact with their skin so they will not react with a rash. However, that oil can sit on their fur for a long period of time until you wash it off with a strong detergent. Many pet owners develop a rash because it transfers from their pet's fur to their skin.
The video shows how to use Tecnu Original Outdoor Skin Cleanser to remove poison plant oil from your pet. This helps prevent a rash by secondary contamination. Be sure to follow up by washing your animal with a pet shampoo to remove Tecnu Original from their fur.
Check out the video above or follow these simple 2 steps below to effectively use Tecnu Original to remove poison oak/ivy oils from your pet's fur:
Step One: Saturate cloth/towel in Tecnu Original Cleanser and wipe down your pet's fur/coat thoroughly.
Step Two: Wash off all of the Tecnu out of your pet’s fur/coat with shampoo and water.
Updated on 06 Dec 2024
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