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Can poison ivy be deadly?

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If poison ivy is eaten, the digestive tract and airways will be affected, in some cases causing death. If smoke is inhaled from burning poison ivy, the allergic reaction may cause suffocation due to swollen airways. read more

The allergic reaction itself is typically not dangerous as long as the poison ivy is not eaten and as long as it is not burned. This is because the reaction on the insides of the GI track and lungs can be very uncomfortable, though rarely dangerous. read more

Here's what you must know about the actual dangers of poison ivy on dogs, what can you do to treat it or prevent it in the first place. read more

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