Podcast: Hidden Food & Medicine Hazards Every Pet Parent Should Know

From chocolate and xylitol to ibuprofen and antidepressants, some of the most dangerous toxins for pets are hiding in plain sight—your kitchen and medicine cabinet. In this new episode of Barking Mad, hosts Dr. Stephanie Clark and Jordan Tyler wrap up their three-part pet toxicities series with insights from Dr. Katy Miller, DVM, Dr. Tina Wismer of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, and Dr. Renee Schmid from Pet Poison Helpline.

Together, they reveal how everyday human foods, health supplements, and common medications can become deadly for pets, explain how dose, concentration, and species differences impact toxicity, and share practical prevention strategies every pet owner should know.

🐾 What You’ll Learn

• Why chocolate, xylitol, grapes, onions, garlic, and macadamia nuts pose serious risks for dogs and cats
• The hidden dangers of NSAIDs, antidepressants, rodenticides, and other common compounds
• How to properly store and handle human and veterinary medications to prevent accidental ingestion
• When to call your vet vs. a pet poison hotline—and what information to have ready

Don’t wait for an emergency to learn what’s toxic. Listen now to learn how to keep your pet safe from the foods and medicines you use every day—and how a few simple precautions can save a life.

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About the Author

Jordan Tyler is the Director of Media at BSM Partners and co-host of the Barking Mad podcast. She has more than five years of experience reporting on trends, best practices and developments in the North American pet nutrition industry. Jordan resides in Bentonville, Arkansas, with her husband and their four furry family members.