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Dogs can get poison ivy?I'd keep an eye on it... could be anything. It could also be poison ivy, or a grass allergy. I agree, Benadryl is your friend. Keep an eye on it and if it spreads or gets worse, have your vet look at it.
Dogs can get poison ivy?
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Actually, my vet told me to give Mollie Benadryl twice a day for the rest of her life because of her allergies, but every dog is different, and I wouldn't give Benadryl for more than a couple of days without seeing a vet if I didn't see improvement in the rash. Some rashes are simply allergies, and a dose of Benadryl (25mg per 25lbs) helps relieve them from their itchies or welts as much as it does us when we get them. However, if I didn't see improvement within 2 days, I would have my vet look at it.
:sadsigh: Our dogs never seem to want to make our lives easy... :lol:
I would suggest Benedryl as a temporary fix and permanently as a last resort. It stresses the organs so I wouldn't be suggesting it to everyone. I think it's best to eliminate the allergy than continuously medicate the symptom.
Please be careful with the Benedryl. It's not for long term use.
Dogs can get poison ivy?
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Yes my dog had the worse case of poison ivy... I had to wash infected areas 3 times a day and apply Ivarest... over the counter medicated itch cream with antihistamine... it took about a week to clear up. And I now know those pretty little shurbs he likes to pee on is actually is actually mixed with the poison ivy plant..