Question re: poison ivy

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Hi all,

Can anyone tell me how much risk for poison ivy I am in this situation?
I have a debilitating skin issue currently, which is why I'm terrified.

My dog caught a chipmunk in her mouth and I'm curious how much poison ivy could be on the chipmunk's fur (and therefore get on my dog). I am in Atlanta, Ga so I'm unsure how much of a realistic risk this is at this time of year. I know it's not in full bloom yet, but read that we have a year round risk in Southern US.

Thank you!

Posted Mar 8, 2026, 6:07 PM UTC

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