The Dr. Molly Says Podcast

• EP17 - What Every Pet Parent Needs to Know About French Bulldogs

  Text me your question or inquiry here!Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re tackling one of the most talked-about (and controversial) dog breeds out there—the French Bulldog. We’re diving into everything from their adorable beginnings and breed history to the not-so-cute health issues they’re facing today. We’re talking airway problems, spine issues, skin flare-ups, and even GI drama. And yes, we kick things off with a spicy hot take on dog breeders—buckle up.Do you have a question or inquiry for me? Send me a text from the link above, ask me on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Dr. Molly Says Podcast are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/5d574928TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/2p9kjd9dYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/mr3jradcTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro02:57 Hot Take08:14 French Bulldogs11:19 History of the French Bulldog14:54 What is a French Bulldog?20:15 The bad and the ugly of the Frenchie21:26 Brachiocephalic obstructive airway syndrome26:39 Surgeries that can help with BOAS29:23 Heat/Humidity/Exercise32:00 Intervertebral disc disease34:40 Skin Issues39:28 GI issues42:16 Cost of Frenchies46:34 Breeders49:34 Should Frenchies even exist?53:26 Social Media post on thoughts/advice for Frenchie owners01:03:58 Outro

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• EP16 - A Dog's CCL Breakdown: From Diagnosis to Recovery

  Text me your question or inquiry here!Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re diving into one of the most common orthopedic issues in dogs—cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tears. We’re talking everything from what makes some dogs more prone to this injury, to the signs you’ll notice if it happens, and what your treatment options really are. We even kick things off with a spicy hot take (spoiler: flea prevention doesn’t protect ligaments).Do you have a question or inquiry for me? Send me a text from the link above, ask me on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Dr. Molly Says Podcast are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Senior Dog Veterinary Society: https://www.seniordogvets.com/Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/5d574928TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/2p9kjd9dYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/mr3jradcTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:44 Hot Take06:45 Cranial Cruciate Ligaments In Dogs09:43 Factors That Make Dogs More Prone To CCL Tears11:58 What You'll See If The CCL Tears17:39 Diagnosis And Treatment For CCL Tears24:24 TPLO And TTA Surgery33:07 Lateral Suture35:10 Cost Of The Surgery39:48 Dogs That Aren't Good Candidates For Anesthesia41:52 Summary44:47 Options For CCL Tears In Senior Dogs46:42 Outro

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• EP15 - A Pet Parent’s Guide to Senior Dogs w/ Dr. Monica Tarantino

  Text me your question or inquiry here!Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re diving into all things senior dogs with the incredible Dr. Monica Tarantino (@seniordogdoc). From defining what actually makes a dog senior to the small changes that can make a big difference in their golden years, Dr. Tarantino brings warmth, wisdom, and a whole lot of heart to the mic.Do you have a question or inquiry for me? Send me a text from the link above, ask me on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Dr. Molly Says Podcast are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Senior Dog Veterinary Society: https://www.seniordogvets.com/Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/5d574928TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/2p9kjd9dYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/mr3jradcTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:37 Dr. Monica Tarantino02:59 The Inspiration For Senior Dog Veterinary Society07:30 What Does Senior Dog Veterinary Society Do?09:58 What Is A Senior Dog?14:56 How A Dog Ages18:16 What Pet Parents Should Do When Their Dog Becomes A Senior25:16 Joint Musculoskeletal Pain28:50 Clinics Becoming More Senior Dog Friendly31:41 Top 7 Things Pet Parents Should Do Before Their Dog Becomes A Senior50:28 Cancer Screenings01:02:06 Dr. Tarantino Meeting Her Soul Dog01:05:36 Anticipatory Grief01:09:18 Pet Loss Community01:14:09 Are You Walking Your Dog Too Much?01:19:38 Outro

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• EP14 - Loving Pets And Trusting Vets w/ Dr. Tannetje Crocker and Dr. Gary Marshall

  Text me your question or inquiry here!Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re flipping the script and giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to be a veterinarian. I’m joined by two amazing vets—Dr. Gary Marshall and Dr. Tannetje Crocker—as they share their career journeys, talk about how technology has totally changed the game, and get real about what it means to truly love our clients (spoiler: it’s not about putting on a performance).Do you have a question or inquiry for me? Send me a text from the link above, ask me on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Dr. Molly Says Podcast are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/5d574928TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/2p9kjd9dYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/mr3jradcTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:07 Early Career Development Panel Announcement03:47 Dr. Gary Marshall's Career08:46 Dr. Molly Brinkmann's Career12:05 Dr. Tannetje Crocker's Career14:15 Having It All In Veterinary Medicine19:31 How Technology Has Changed The Veterinary Industry20:53 Loving Our Clients22:48 Not Putting On A Performance For Clients27:53 Not All Corporations Are Bad29:19 James Herriot Was A Liar41:05 AVMA Panel Information42:34 Outro

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• EP13 - Hypothyroidism in Dogs, Hyperthyroidism in Cats, and Controversial Vet Opinions

  Text me your question or inquiry here!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. Do you have a question or inquiry for me? Send me a text from the link above, ask me on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Dr. Molly Says Podcast are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/5d574928TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/2p9kjd9dYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/mr3jradcTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:47 Fetch Nashville02:09 Hot Take08:13 Thyroid10:22 What The Thyroid Does11:51 What Happens To Dogs When Their Thyroid Has Issues14:58 Who Gets Hypothyroid?21:10 Treating Hypothyroidism25:57 What Happens To Cats When Their Thyroid Has Issues28:35 Diagnosing A Cat With Hyperthyroid Disease29:05 Radioactive Iodine Therapy31:12 Prescription Cat Foods32:30 Methimazole34:33 Cats Developing Elevated Kidney Values37:24 Cats Becoming Hypothyroid From Treatment38:50 Summary

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