Just how contagious is Poison Ivy?!
Question:
Just how contagious is Poison Ivy?
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?
Answers:
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.