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
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 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
03:59 Preventative Medicine
05:03 Heartworm Disease
07:44 Fleas
09:17 Ticks
11:23 Where Heartworm Disease Is Commonly Seen
14:28 Where Fleas Are Commonly Seen
15:14 Where Ticks Are Commonly Seen
19:00 Correlation vs Causation
25:12 Medications
26:55 Isoxazoline
30:02 Fipronil
30:35 Selamectin
31:13 Imidacloprid and Flumethrin
32:10 Seizures
37:11 Risk and benefit
38:48 Holistic Supplements
42:32 Heartworm Preventative Combined With Other Medications
50:12 Testing For Heartworm Every Year
52:26 How Edible Flea/Tick Preventions Work
53:30 Pet Bringing Home Ticks After Hikes
55:06 Covering All The Bases
57:31 Outro
