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EP36 - What Every Pet Parent Needs To Know About Labrador Retrievers

December 05, 2025 • Dr. Molly Brinkmann • Episode 36

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Hey friends! This week on the pod, we're discussing everything and anything you need to know about Labrador Retrievers; their history, obesity, common diseases, breed coloring, and more!

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:50 Hot Take: Rabies Vaccines
07:23 How MRNA Vaccines Work
10:40 Some Other Vaccine Must-Knows
14:20 Dr. Molly’s Labrador Retrievers
17:42 Labrador Retriever History
18:28 Labrador Retriever Basics
19:53 Cooper’s Personality
21:27 Crate Training
22:30 The Science Behind Food-Driven Behavior
24:40 Obesity in Labs
25:52 Common Diseases
27:57 Importance of Exercise
28:40 Breed Colors
31:08 Buying Labs from a Breeder
34:50 Other Things To Keep In Mind
37:51 Outro