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The Dr. Molly Says PodcastAuthor: Dr. Molly Brinkmann
Hey friends! Im Dr. Molly Brinkmann (@drmollysays), a small animal veterinarian, lifelong animal lover, and your go-to source for all things pet health. Welcome to The Dr. Molly Says Podcast! Im probably already obsessed with your pet, and I want to help you understand veterinary medicine in a way thats fun, relatable, and actually makes sense.Each week, Ill break down important pet care topics, debunk common myths, and give you a behind-the-scenes look at life as a vet. Because lets be reallife is hard, but dogs help and so does knowing how to take the best care of them. Grab your coffee (or tea), snuggle your pup (or cat, I guess), and join me every Wednesday at 9 AM EST on all platforms (and YouTube)! Language: en-us Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Pets & Animals Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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EP9 - Scratching The Surface Of Chronic Allergies In Pets
Episode 9
Wednesday, 7 May, 2025
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 drmollysayspod@gmail.com!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 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
