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Hey friends! This week on the pod, I’m diving into all things thyroid—what it does, what happens when it goes wrong, and how we treat it in both dogs and cats. I also share a hot take on why not all veterinary opinions are created equally (yep, I said it 😅). We’ll talk about hypothyroidism in dogs, hyperthyroidism in cats, the signs to look for, treatment options like methimazole and radioactive iodine therapy, and even what happens when kidney values get involved. Whether you’ve got a senior cat or a sluggish dog, this one’s for you.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:47 Fetch Nashville
02:09 Hot Take
08:13 Thyroid
10:22 What The Thyroid Does
11:51 What Happens To Dogs When Their Thyroid Has Issues
14:58 Who Gets Hypothyroid?
21:10 Treating Hypothyroidism
25:57 What Happens To Cats When Their Thyroid Has Issues
28:35 Diagnosing A Cat With Hyperthyroid Disease
29:05 Radioactive Iodine Therapy
31:12 Prescription Cat Foods
32:30 Methimazole
34:33 Cats Developing Elevated Kidney Values
37:24 Cats Becoming Hypothyroid From Treatment
38:50 Summary -
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Hey friends! I was thinking about what to talk about this week on the pod and finally came to the idea of discussing general summer tips and tricks to save your dog or cat; ear infections, water intoxication, the dangers of salt water... and so much more. Hope you enjoy!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:21 Hot Takes
08:30 Water Safety And Pets
11:20 Dangers Of Salt Water
14:33 Water Intoxication In Dogs
14:59 Hot Temperatures Being Dangerous For Dogs
20:06 Hot Spots
23:52 Ear Infections
26:00 Heat Stroke
36:09 Shaving Dogs And Cats
37:43 Foreign Bodies
41:34 Toxicities And Rodenticides
42:42 Feline Parasites
44:20 Fireworks And Pets
46:58 Outro -
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Hey friends! Between this week's topic and the drama with my chickens... we have lots to discuss. This week we're talking all about spaying and neutering your dog, from tiny puppies to giant breeds, and how making the right call can seriously impact your pet’s long-term health. Additionally, we’ll chat about breed-specific risks like mammary cancer, why I approach spay/neuter differently for every pet, and what to think about when it comes to cats, too. If you’ve ever wondered when the “right time” really is—or just want to feel more confident about the decision—this one’s for you.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:24 The Chicken Drama
06:49 Hot Take
10:39 When To Spay/Neuter Your Dog Or Cat
21:12 UC Davis Research On Spaying And Neutering
25:03 Small Breed Dogs vs Large Breed Dogs
32:33 Mammary Cancer
33:16 Breeds In The UC Davis Study
36:24 How I Approach Spaying/Neutering
41:53 Waiting To Spay
43:35 Ovary/Testicle Sparing
49:43 Outro -
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Hey friends! I’ve been seeing so many questions pop up in my DMs lately about flea, tick, and heartworm prevention—so you know we’ve gotta talk about it. This week, we’re digging into the good, the bad, and the itchy: parasites, preventatives, and all the confusing stuff in between.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
03:59 Preventative Medicine
05:03 Heartworm Disease
07:44 Fleas
09:17 Ticks
11:23 Where Heartworm Disease Is Commonly Seen
14:28 Where Fleas Are Commonly Seen
15:14 Where Ticks Are Commonly Seen
19:00 Correlation vs Causation
25:12 Medications
26:55 Isoxazoline
30:02 Fipronil
30:35 Selamectin
31:13 Imidacloprid and Flumethrin
32:10 Seizures
37:11 Risk and benefit
38:48 Holistic Supplements
42:32 Heartworm Preventative Combined With Other Medications
50:12 Testing For Heartworm Every Year
52:26 How Edible Flea/Tick Preventions Work
53:30 Pet Bringing Home Ticks After Hikes
55:06 Covering All The Bases
57:31 Outro -
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Hey friends! I’ve been on a roll tackling the tricky stuff lately—so why stop now? This week, we’re dipping our toes into the wild world of chronic allergies in pets. We’re talking environmental triggers, food sensitivities, hydrolyzed diets, itchy ears, steroids, allergy testing—you name it. It's a whirlwind of sneezes, scratches, and solutions. Hope you enjoy the ride!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
02:05 Whole Foods Over Kibble?
05:34 The Reason For Not Putting An Asymptomatic Pet On A Prescription Urinary Diet
10:08 Allergies
12:39 Two Types of Allergies
14:43 Environmental Allergies
23:23 Flea Prevention
24:56 Food Allergy
28:31 Hydrolyzed Food
29:32 Novel Protein Diet
30:03 Other Methods Besides Pharmaceuticals
34:45 Apoquel, Cytopoint, and Zenrelia
41:42 Antibiotics/Topicals
42:30 Ear Infections
42:54 Steroids
44:52 Yeast Overgrowth
45:54 Talking To Clients About Seeing A Veterinary Dermatologist
48:15 Allergy Testing
50:40 Summary
55:09 Pros And Cons Of Allergy Testing
56:07 Best Meds For Itchy Ears
57:21 Outro -
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Hey friends! In today's episode we're discussing a VERY convoluted topic... pet food. I could make multiple episodes on this topic (and I probably will with some guests) but this is a good baseline starter for those pet owners wanting to know more about their dog or cat's food. Raw food? Grain free diets? Let's talk about it!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:49 Valerie The Dog
03:20 Hot Take
06:05 Pet Food
09:05 Ways We Can Feed Our Dogs And Cats
10:43 Dry Food
16:00 The Kind Of Dry Food To Feed Your Pet
18:12 WSAVA Guidelines
28:37 Research Regarding Kibble
32:53 Fresh Whole Cooked Foods
38:32 Commercial Fresh Whole Cooked Foods
41:46 Raw Food
49:59 Grain Free Diets
58:59 The Difference Between Renal And Urinary Commercial Dry Food For Cats
01:03:43 Going From Raw To Non-Raw Food
01:06:16 What To Do If Your Pet Is A Picky Eater
01:12:02 Outro -
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Hey friends! In today's episode I'm joined by my good friend Kevin from Full Circle Canine to dive into the nitty gritty world of dog training; the hardest dog breed to train, best tips for reactive dogs, the seven day challenge, and so much more.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:33 Kevin From Full Circle Canine
07:06 Hot Takes
10:10 Why Kevin Got Into Dog Training
14:10 Favorite Dog Breeds
17:24 Funniest Thing That Has Happened While Training
18:47 The Hardest Dog Breed To Train
26:11 Most Common Things To Look Out For When Training Dogs
27:18 Reactive Dogs
32:20 The 7 Day Challenge
43:16 Why The 7 Day Challenge Works
49:08 Goldendoodles
56:52 Rescue/Shelter Dogs
01:03:30 What Dog Breed Would You Be?
01:04:26 Rating Dog Items
01:07:56 The Pupsicle
01:11:24 Best Tips For Reactive Dogs On Leashes
01:12:05 How To Tell A Pet Owner Their Dog Needs Training
01:13:19 Why Are People So Confident In Walking Their Dog Off Leash?
01:14:20 Resource Guarding
01:15:10 Outro -
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Hey friends! What if I told you it's SUPER important to be brushing your dog's teeth? The importance of dental hygiene in pets goes unnoticed in the pet world... so let's talk about it! In this episode I cover pet teeth vs human teeth, when your pet should have a dental, how dental disease occurs, and more!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
02:05 Brush Your Pet's Teeth
05:53 Dentistry
07:01 Deciduous Teeth In Dogs And Cats
10:12 The Difference Between Dog And Cat Teeth
11:47 Dog And Cat Teeth vs Human Teeth
13:56 Dental Issues And Maintenance
18:48 How Dental Disease Happens
23:04 Resorptive Lesions
30:38 Pulpitis
32:17 Dentals
33:51 The Problem With Anesthesia-Free Dentals
36:41 Dental X-Rays
39:44 When Your Pet Should Start Receiving Dentals
46:18 What To Do After A Dental
54:04 Is It Possible To Get Dental X-Rays Without Cleaning?
54:41 Do Dogs Need A Dental Every Year?
55:25 How Young Is Too Young For A Pet Dental?
56:06 Brushing Your Dog's Teeth Every Night
57:21 Outro -
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Hey friends! The follow-up to my episode covering Addison's Disease is here! In today's episode I cover the one and only Cushing's Disease; what it is, how it's diagnosed, treatment options, and more. Hope you enjoy!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:52 Hot Take: Chipotle Is Overrated
03:39 An Adrenal Glands Recap
05:48 Diving Into Cushing's Disease
08:29 Clinical Signs
11:15 Bloodwork For Cushing's Disease
13:19 Diagnosing Cushing's Disease
18:07 Adrenal Dependent Cushing's Disease
20:29 Pituitary Dependent Cushing's Disease
26:03 Atypical Cushing's Disease
27:26 Should We Treat Cushing's Disease?
30:41 Is Treatment Difficult For Cushing's Disease?
31:34 Symptom Control Of Cushing's Disease
31:58 The Long Term Effects Of Cushing's Disease
33:31 Outro -
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Hey friends! This episode features a highly requested topic and I'm so excited to dive into it... the topic? Addison's Disease! Grab your popcorn and a notebook because we get into the weeds of Addisonian pets.
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Intro 00:00
Hot Takes 01:26
Explaining The Adrenal Gland 06:06
The Importance Of Cortisol And Aldosterone 08:46
Dog Breeds More Likely To Get Addison's Disease 11:36
The Dangers Of An Addisonian Crisis 14:45
Diagnosing A Normal Case Of Addison's Disease 18:52
The Treatment For Addison's Disease 24:38
Explaining Atypical Addisonians 29:49
The Low Dose Protocol For Addison's Disease 33:24
Dogs With Cushing's Disease That Experience An Addisonian Crisis 36:40
Outro 38:26 -
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Hey friends! So happy to bring you all our first guest episode with my good friend and veterinary ophthalmologist, Dr. Ben Bergstrom. We dive deeper into why he decided to open his own specialty practice, The Eye Vets, the severity of cataracts in pets, what dog breed he would be, and more!
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Intro 00:00
Introducing Dr. Ben Bergstrom 00:34
Hot Takes On Veterinary Ophthalmology 06:46
When Dr. Bergstrom Decided To Be An Ophthalmologist 08:08
The Importance Of Ophthalmology Practices 15:56
The Most Common Things Dr. Bergstrom Treats 18:30
Dr. Bergstrom On Opening His Own Practice 24:42
Dr. Bergstrom Heavily Using Telemedicine 29:04
What It Looks Like When Visiting A Specialty Practice 30:38
A Deep Dive Into Cataracts In Pets 35:20
Dr. Bergstrom's Favorite Species He's Worked On 46:33
What Dog Breed Dr. Bergstrom Would Be 48:38
Where Pet Owners Can Find Dr. Bergstrom 49:40
Outro 52:56 -
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Hey friends! In this week's episode I wanted you to get to know me on a deeper level... so I discuss my journey becoming a veterinarian; getting rejected from vet school, changing what kind of veterinarian I wanted to be, why I love this profession, and more. Hope you enjoy!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
02:19 Hot Takes
05:35 My Journey To Becoming A Vet
25:27 Outro -
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Hey friends! I'm so glad you're here for the first episode of The Dr. Molly Says Podcast. In this episode, the main topic of discussion is heart murmurs in pets; what they are, where they come from, and why it might be okay if your pet has one...
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TIMESTAMPS
Intro 00:00
Hot Takes 02:42
The Low Down On Heart Murmurs In Pets 04:16
Pimobendan Treatment Plan 23:04
How Often To Visit The Cardiologist With A Senior Dog 25:26
Outro 29:00
