The Dr. Molly Says Podcast

• EP10 - The Real Deal on Pet Parasite Prevention

  Text me your question or inquiry here! 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. 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 Intro03:59 Preventative Medicine05:03 Heartworm Disease07:44 Fleas09:17 Ticks11:23 Where Heartworm Disease Is Commonly Seen14:28 Where Fleas Are Commonly Seen15:14 Where Ticks Are Commonly Seen19:00 Correlation vs Causation25:12 Medications26:55 Isoxazoline30:02 Fipronil30:35 Selamectin31:13 Imidacloprid and Flumethrin32:10 Seizures37:11 Risk and benefit38:48 Holistic Supplements42:32 Heartworm Preventative Combined With Other Medications50:12 Testing For Heartworm Every Year52:26 How Edible Flea/Tick Preventions Work53:30 Pet Bringing Home Ticks After Hikes55:06 Covering All The Bases57:31 Outro

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• EP9 - Scratching The Surface Of Chronic Allergies In Pets

  Text me your question or inquiry here!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! 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 Intro02:05 Whole Foods Over Kibble?05:34 The Reason For Not Putting An Asymptomatic Pet On A Prescription Urinary Diet10:08 Allergies12:39 Two Types of Allergies14:43 Environmental Allergies23:23 Flea Prevention24:56 Food Allergy28:31 Hydrolyzed Food29:32 Novel Protein Diet30:03 Other Methods Besides Pharmaceuticals34:45 Apoquel, Cytopoint, and Zenrelia41:42 Antibiotics/Topicals42:30 Ear Infections42:54 Steroids44:52 Yeast Overgrowth45:54 Talking To Clients About Seeing A Veterinary Dermatologist48:15 Allergy Testing50:40 Summary55:09 Pros And Cons Of Allergy Testing56:07 Best Meds For Itchy Ears57:21 Outro

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• EP8 - What's REALLY Important When Choosing What to Feed Your Pet

  Text me your question or inquiry here!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!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 Intro00:49 Valerie The Dog03:20 Hot Take06:05 Pet Food09:05 Ways We Can Feed Our Dogs And Cats10:43 Dry Food16:00 The Kind Of Dry Food To Feed Your Pet18:12 WSAVA Guidelines28:37 Research Regarding Kibble32:53 Fresh Whole Cooked Foods38:32 Commercial Fresh Whole Cooked Foods41:46 Raw Food49:59 Grain Free Diets58:59 The Difference Between Renal And Urinary Commercial Dry Food For Cats01:03:43 Going From Raw To Non-Raw Food01:06:16 What To Do If Your Pet Is A Picky Eater01:12:02 Outro

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• EP7 - The Truth About the Hardest Dog Breed to Train w/ Kevin Kazlauskas

  Text me your question or inquiry here!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.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/mr3jradcFull Circle Canine: https://www.fullcirclecanine.co/TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:33 Kevin From Full Circle Canine07:06 Hot Takes10:10 Why Kevin Got Into Dog Training14:10 Favorite Dog Breeds17:24 Funniest Thing That Has Happened While Training18:47 The Hardest Dog Breed To Train26:11 Most Common Things To Look Out For When Training Dogs27:18 Reactive Dogs32:20 The 7 Day Challenge43:16 Why The 7 Day Challenge Works49:08 Goldendoodles56:52 Rescue/Shelter Dogs01:03:30 What Dog Breed Would You Be?01:04:26 Rating Dog Items01:07:56 The Pupsicle01:11:24 Best Tips For Reactive Dogs On Leashes01:12:05 How To Tell A Pet Owner Their Dog Needs Training01:13:19 Why Are People So Confident In Walking Their Dog Off Leash?01:14:20 Resource Guarding01:15:10 Outro

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• EP6 - Why Your Dog’s Dental Hygiene Matters More Than You Think

  Text me your question or inquiry here!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!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 Intro02:05 Brush Your Pet's Teeth05:53 Dentistry07:01 Deciduous Teeth In Dogs And Cats10:12 The Difference Between Dog And Cat Teeth11:47 Dog And Cat Teeth vs Human Teeth13:56 Dental Issues And Maintenance18:48 How Dental Disease Happens23:04 Resorptive Lesions30:38 Pulpitis32:17 Dentals33:51 The Problem With Anesthesia-Free Dentals36:41 Dental X-Rays39:44 When Your Pet Should Start Receiving Dentals46:18 What To Do After A Dental54:04 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 Night57:21 Outro

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