Podcast: Home, Sweet Home—Or A Minefield of Toxicity for Pets?

Your home is spotless, your backyard lush and your houseplants Insta-worthy. But are they safe environments for your pets? In this new episode of Barking Mad, the second in our Toxicity Trilogy, we dig into surprising sources of everyday pet poisonings: common household cleaning products, plants, fertilizers, and landscaping choices that can put pets at risk.

Hosts Jordan Tyler and Dr. Stephanie Clark are joined by toxicology experts from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and the Pet Poison Helpline to break down which indoor and  outdoor  hazards you should actually worry about, and which ones are more hype than harm. From bleach to lilies to lawn treatments, this episode separates fact from fear and gives pet owners real tools to create safer environments for their animals.

What You’ll Learn 🔍

• How dose, exposure, size and species can dramatically determine toxicity outcomes
• Common household cleaning products that can harm pets, and how to safely use and store them
• Which pest management approaches, weed killers, and other lawn care items can be dangerous for pets
• The shocking toxicity of lilies for cats—and why even small exposures matter
• Tips for pet-proofing your yard and indoor spaces year-round

Case in point: not all that glitters is safe for pets. Tune in to this episode of Barking Mad to get expert advice on what’s safe, what’s toxic, and how to protect your pets from hidden hazards in the home and yard. Available now on all major podcast platforms.

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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.