[pct-l] poison oak

[Steel-Eye]

Good morning, All,

Hikers in poison oak regions should avoid contact with animals along the 
trail.  It is unlikely a hiker will touch a wild animal, but there could be 
contact with a dog -- yours or other people's -- or possibly a passing pack 
or riding animal.  Dogs in particular are just the right height to collect 
poison oak oils on their head and on their sides in their ongoing quest to 
smell everything along the trail, even while on a leash.  Horses, etc., can 
collect poison oak oils on their lower legs -- which a hiker is unlikely to 
touch -- and also on their noses which could be touched if the rider is 
willing and the animal is friendly.

Steel-Eye