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Poison ivy causes allergic reactions in most people—and pets—due to an oily compound called urushiol found in the plant’s leaves, stems and roots.

Poison oak rashes are identical to poison ivy rashes in that they have the same oil, which is by the way caused urushiol oil, according to the Cleveland Clinic.