poison ivy

[JennyG3479]

I think we have some poison ivy growing in the trees behind our apartment. This is where Jack does her business and "tries" to catch squirels. Is this a major problem? I don'e know how to get poison Ivy out and I'm not exactly sure it is. Maybe we should just call the manager of the building and have him take care of it. But then again he might not take care of it because thats the way this place runs. Let me count the things that are wrong with our apartment.

[NiveK]

well if you dog has not had any skin allergic reactions thus far then the only problem it would pose would be to you, i'm so allergic to poison ivy that i can get it from the air particles, but as far as what to spay on it to kill it other than weed killer im not sure

[CowGirlUp1833]

Originally Posted by NiveK

well if you dog has not had any skin allergic reactions thus far then the only problem it would pose would be to you, i'm so allergic to poison ivy that i can get it from the air particles, but as far as what to spay on it to kill it other than weed killer im not sure

And I'm sure you already know this, but if you DO use some sort of weed killer make sure to keep your dog off it and let other pet owners in the area know that there is toxin down. I almost lost my dog 4 years ago when my apartment sprayed our PET AREA with fertilizer/weed killer. $500.00 later, we got her stablized, but that stuff is very dangerous for animals.

[NiveK]

actually i never knew weedkiller was dangerous to dogs, thanks for informing me

[CowGirlUp1833]

Originally Posted by NiveK

actually i never knew weedkiller was dangerous to dogs, thanks for informing me

Yes, most of that stuff put on the lawn is EXTREAMLY toxic to pets. As I said, my dog almost DIED from it! I had to take her to the ER, they had to pump all kinds of stuff intervieniously and she had to be on a special diet for a couple weeks! It was aweful!

[arthrodoc]

regular weedkiller rarely kills poison ivy. you need to go to a place like lowes or home depot and buy Brush-B-Gone or another specific product for ivy - otherwise it jst keeps coming back also keep your pets away once you spray

[Moo]

http://alternative-medicine-and-heal.../poisonivy.htm

POISON IVY







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POISON IVY, POISON OAK, and poison sumac come from a family of plants known as Toxidendrons, and the irritating substance is a toxin called urushiol, which is found in the leaves, stems, and roots. They cause the skin to turn red, develop a rash, swell, and blister, all accompanied by an intense and persistent itching that can last for days. The inflammation and itching are an allergic reaction to the toxin, and, while some people are more sensitive than others, almost everybody gets the reaction after exposure. You don't get poison ivy or poison oak just by standing close to the plant: You must touch it. Poison ivy can also be picked up by touching objects that were exposed to the toxic sap, such as unwashed gardening tools or boots. Dogs and cats, while not themselves allergic to poison plants, can brush up against them and get the sap on their fur, exposing people who come in contact with them, (Washing your pet, using rubber gloves, can free him of the toxin.) In addition, if these plants are burned, the toxin is released in the air and can be inhaled with the smoke, causing extreme irritation to the lungs.

So no, the poison ivy can not hurt her, but may affect you. On the other hand, if you get the plant killed, it can hurt her.

[JennyG3479]

Thanks moo for the info.

[NiveK]

actually that article is not completly correct, you don't have to actually touch the plant to get poison ivy or poison oak, some of us, me and my son included, are sooo very allergic to it that the very spores/pollen from it in the air can trigger an outbreak

Originally Posted by Moo

http://alternative-medicine-and-heal.../poisonivy.htm


So no, the poison ivy can not hurt her, but may affect you. On the other hand, if you get the plant killed, it can hurt her.