Poison Oak

Poison Oak
Additional Common Names: Similar: Poison Ivy, Poison Sumac
Scientific Name: Toxicodendron species
Family: Anacardiaceae
Non-Toxicity: Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles: Urushiol
Clinical Signs: Allergic dermatitis in humans, usually not a problem in animals.
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