The Dr. Molly Says Podcast
Hey friends! I’m 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! I’m probably already obsessed with your pet, and I want to help you understand veterinary medicine in a way that’s fun, relatable, and actually makes sense.
Each week, I’ll break down important pet care topics, debunk common myths, and give you a behind-the-scenes look at life as a vet. Because let’s be real—life 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)!
The Dr. Molly Says Podcast
EP9 - Scratching The Surface Of Chronic Allergies In Pets
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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!
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!
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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
