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Speaking of Pets

Speaking of Pets

Hidden Pet Poisons You Didn't Know About | SOP Ep. 88 - Dr. Renee Schmid

Nov 12, 2025 · 53m

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Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Veterinary toxicologist Dr. Renee Schmid returns to co-host with Alice and breaks down the surprising ways everyday supplements, human medications, gummies, and topicals can put pets at risk—especially during the holidays when visitors (and their Ziploc pill bags!) roll in. From multivitamins and “grass saver” methionine to tryptophan chews, alpha-lipoic acid, minoxidil, diclofenac creams, estrogen gels, 5-FU topical creams, tea tree oil, and even chewable Apoquel around cats, Dr. Schmid explains what’s dangerous, why, and what to do before panic takes over. Plus: practical storage…