A friend of mine told me Rhododendrons are poison to dogs, is that true?

A friend of mine told me Rhododendrons are poison to dogs, is that true?
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VET MD says that they are on the toxic list.  Azalea is also on the list... I would think that mountain laurel which is related also would be toxic.
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