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can dogs get poison ivy
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Can Dogs Get Poison Ivy? A Comprehensive Guide to Protect Your Furry Friend

Can Dogs Get Poison Ivy? A Comprehensive Guide to Protect Your Furry Friend

Dogs can indeed contract poison ivy, a prevalent plant known for inducing allergic reactions and skin irritation in both humans and animals. This plant, identified by its characteristic three leaflets, often adorns roadsides, fields, and wooded areas. Contact with poison ivy triggers an allergic reaction due to a compound called urushiol, causing inflammation, itching, redness, and blistering of the skin.

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are fleas on cats and dogs the same
Dog Secrets

Are Dog and Cat Fleas the Same?

Are Dog and Cat Fleas the Same?

Fleas are tiny, flightless insects that feed on the blood of mammals and birds. They are a common pest of both cats and dogs, and can cause a variety of health problems, including anemia, skin irritation, and tapeworm infection.

The fleas that infest cats and dogs are the same species, Ctenocephalides felis.

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