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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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EP17 - What Every Pet Parent Needs to Know About French Bulldogs
Episode 17
Wednesday, 9 July, 2025
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 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/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
