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
EP13 - Hypothyroidism in Dogs, Hyperthyroidism in Cats, and Controversial Vet Opinions
Text me your question or inquiry here!
Hey friends! This week on the pod, I’m diving into all things thyroid—what it does, what happens when it goes wrong, and how we treat it in both dogs and cats. I also share a hot take on why not all veterinary opinions are created equally (yep, I said it 😅). We’ll talk about hypothyroidism in dogs, hyperthyroidism in cats, the signs to look for, treatment options like methimazole and radioactive iodine therapy, and even what happens when kidney values get involved. Whether you’ve got a senior cat or a sluggish dog, this one’s for you.
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!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:47 Fetch Nashville
02:09 Hot Take
08:13 Thyroid
10:22 What The Thyroid Does
11:51 What Happens To Dogs When Their Thyroid Has Issues
14:58 Who Gets Hypothyroid?
21:10 Treating Hypothyroidism
25:57 What Happens To Cats When Their Thyroid Has Issues
28:35 Diagnosing A Cat With Hyperthyroid Disease
29:05 Radioactive Iodine Therapy
31:12 Prescription Cat Foods
32:30 Methimazole
34:33 Cats Developing Elevated Kidney Values
37:24 Cats Becoming Hypothyroid From Treatment
38:50 Summary
