poison ivy

Stay out of it......works everytime! Sorry,......didn't mean to be a smart a$$, but I couldn't help myself. I'm as allergic to the stuff as a human can be I reckon,....best thing I see is to learn to recognize it from aways and stay out of it if possible. Sometimes you just can't though, so I take a shower as soon as I can after exposure and don't handle the clothes I wore after I shower. Remember that your dogs and the hogs will be covered with it, so wash your hands after contact. I've started keeping some wet wipes in my coat and use 'em when I need to....also keep your hands away from your face and eyes after you touch a dog or hog....that's how you get it in your eyes, and that sucks.