What are treatments for poison ivy?

The rash associated with poison ivy in humans is actually due to an allergic reaction, and not all humans are allergic to it. For the most part, dogs do not develop allergic reactions to poison ivy.

However, if your dog does have a reaction to poison ivy, your best option is to give him/her a bath in warm soapy water with dog-safe shampoo to get the oil from the plant off him/her. For long-haired dogs, trimming the hair on and around the affected area also helps. After this, just keep an eye on the rash and try to keep your dog from scratching it bloody. If you do see blood around the rash, or the skin becomes progressively worse in appearance, take your dog to the vet for examination and treatment.