The Dr. Molly Says Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

This week on Dr. Molly Says, we’re coming to you LIVE(ish) from a very not-fancy hotel room in Orlando… I’m joined by my friend and internal medicine specialist, Dr. Nicole Fein, and we’re diving into everything from what internists actually do to the reality of specialty vet care (plus a few unhinged tangents… obviously).

We break down how someone becomes a board-certified veterinary internist (spoiler: years of chaos + 16-hour exams), the types of cases they see all the time (yes… so much poop), and a hot take you might not expect: more diagnostics ≠ better medicine.

We also get into:

• When it’s actually time to see a specialist
• The relationship between pet owners, general practitioner veterinarians, and specialists (it’s a throuple, not a love triangle)
• Why some cases should be referred sooner (and what can go wrong when they’re not)
• The real cost conversations that need to happen in vet med
• Why internal medicine is basically the “everything that doesn’t make sense” specialty

PLUS: Dr. Nicole explains her viral “baby talking patients” videos (yes, including “mouth meat” 💀), we discuss cuteness aggression, and share what really happens behind the scenes at the vet.

And of course… we end with Global Pet Expo chaos: piglet parades (aka Frenchies in wagons), influencer pets, and why veterinarians are just trying their best out here.

LOVE YOU GUYS 💛

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome + recording from a hotel bed
00:02:00 What is Global Pet Expo?
00:03:00 Meet Dr. Nicole Fine (internal medicine specialist)
00:07:00 How you become a veterinary internist (aka years of torture)
00:14:55 What cases internal medicine actually sees
00:18:30 Favorite cases (Addison’s, immune disease & emergencies)
00:21:00 What a typical day looks like (and why it’s so communication-heavy)
00:23:00 When should you ask for a specialist referral?
00:26:00 GP vs specialist dynamics (the “throuple” conversation)
00:33:50 Cases that should be referred sooner
00:37:00 Cost conversations & setting expectations
00:39:00 Making specialty care more accessible
00:42:30 Trends in cases + city vs rural vet med
00:46:00 IVDD, surgery vs medical management
00:49:00 Viral baby talk videos explained (yes… really)
00:55:00 Global Pet Expo chaos (piglet parade, influencer pets)
00:59:00 Outro

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Hey friends! This week on the pod, I'm answering YOUR questions... prescription food for allergies, treatment for lipid deposits, tick fever management in dogs, and so much more.

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
03:35 Prescription Food for Allergies
11:00 Treatment for Lipid Deposits
14:07 Tick Fever Management in Dogs
18:42 How to Know if a Supplement is Working Properly
24:13 When Will My Puppy Be Fully Grown
26:37 Tips for Finding a Holistic Vet
31:04 Outro

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Hey friends! This week on the pod, I’m sitting down with my good friend Dr. Tannetje Crocker for a really important conversation about something every pet owner wonders at some point — why is vet care so expensive?

We’re breaking down everything from why you shouldn’t bring emergencies to your general practice vet, to what makes ER and specialty practices cost more, to how we as veterinarians think about “value” when it comes to your pet’s care. We even touch on the hard stuff — like financial euthanasia decisions  — and how you can plan ahead for your dog’s breed, set realistic expectations, and protect yourself with pet insurance.

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
0:00 Dr. Molly Intro
0:31 Questions with Crocker Intro
1:36 About Dr. Crocker
3:48 Influencer Story
7:10 Dr. Crocker’s response
9:53 Why you shouldn't bring an emergency to your GP Vet
13:28 Dr. Molly’s Take
15:38 The cost reality of Veterinary medicine
25:24 Why an ER specialty practice costs more than GP
31:31 Perception on value
40:53 Having to make a financial euthanasia decision
48:22 Planning for your dog’s breed
51:33 Encouraging Pet Insurance
59:18 Final Thoughts/Outro

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Hey friends! This week on the pod, I'm answering YOUR questions... is Zenrelia just as safe as Apoquel? How do you handle ongoing bladder stones in a dog? How can you get your dog to want to eat? Is there any validity to spaying dachshunds later? And more!

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
0:00 Intro
1:26 New drug to prolong dog’s life safe?
3:05 Is Zenrelia as safe as Apoquel?
8:52 How to deal with ongoing bladder stones in Shitzu Pug?
10:37 Tips to get a dog to eat?
15:55 Is there merit in spaying daschunds later?
18:43 When to do full blood panel and what age?
24:46 Any way to prevent ACL tears?
26:58 What's the protocol if Dog or Cat with rabies bites a Human?
30:36 Late Hot Take
35:02 Outro

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 Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re unpacking everything you need to know about diabetes in pets.  From diagnosing diabetes and recognizing diabetic ketoacidosis to exploring treatment options like insulin types, blood glucose monitoring, and diet adjustments—we’re covering it all. 

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
0:00 Intro
1:28 Hot Take
5:55 Diabetes
7:51 What Insulin does
10:11 Types of diabetes
15:06 Diagnosing diabetes
17:40 Diabetic Ketoacidosis
22:10 Types of insulin
25:35 Monitoring blood glucose
28:43 Diet
30:25 What to expect if your pet gets diagnosed with diabetes
34:01 Final thoughts / Takeaways
36:05 Outro

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Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re diving into all things vaccines — from what they actually are to the three main types, why puppies and kittens need so many, and even vaccine titers. We’ll also chat about rabies rules, common vaccine reactions, and how to keep your pet calm for vet visits. You won’t want to miss this one!

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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YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/mr3jradc

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
02:31 Hot Take
03:35 Vaccines
05:43 What is a vaccination?
10:38 Three main types of vaccines
15:11 The volume of a vaccine that's given
19:51 Why do we give puppies and kittens so many vaccines in the first part of their life?
23:16 Rabies vaccine
30:07 Titers
34:25 Vaccine reactions
40:02 Conclusion on vaccines
43:13 Outro

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Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re discussing another dog breed... Golden Retrievers. From their temperament to health testing to some MAJOR red flags... I'm super excited for you to give this one a listen!

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
00:57 Hot Take
06:49 Golden Retrievers
08:07 How did the Golden Retriever come about?
10:16 Temperament
12:35 Breeding & Health Testing
16:04 Golden Retriever Breeder Red Flags
16:59 Golden Retriever Concerns
19:13 Behavioral Issues
21:10 Should you get a Golden Retriever?
23:23 Outro

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Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re talking all about bladder stones in dogs—what they are, why they happen, and how they can seriously affect your dog’s health. We’ll walk through the different types of stones, the signs to watch for at home, and how veterinarians diagnose them. If you’ve ever wondered how bladder stones are managed, you won’t want to miss it.

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/5d574928
TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/2p9kjd9d
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/mr3jradc

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:43 Hot Take
14:42 Bladder Stones
18:09 Dogs and Bladder Stones
20:34 Types of Bladder Stones
24:42 What Your Pets Do When They Have Bladder Stones
26:47 Diagnosing Bladder Stones
28:46 Treating Bladder Stones
33:20 Outro

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 Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re tackling Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)—a condition that can have a big impact on our pets’ mobility and quality of life. We’ll break down what IVDD is, the two main types, and the symptoms every pet owner should watch for. From there, we dive into the diagnostic side—like when MRIs or CTs are needed—and why strict rest can sometimes be just as important as surgery. Needless to say... there's a lot to unpack in this episode.

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
01:00 Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
04:57 Two Types of IVDD
09:23 Symptoms
14:49 MRIs and CTs
17:29 Strict rest is crucial
20:18 Referring to a neurologist
21:25 Deep pain in dogs
22:30 Types of surgeries to relieve pressure
28:48 Things you can do as an owner to help prevent IVDD
32:25 Outro

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Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re diving deep into the pancreas—yep, that little organ that can cause some big problems. We’ll start by breaking down what the pancreas actually does and why it matters more than you might think. Then, we’re tackling pancreatitis—what it is, how we test for it, and the best ways to manage it (hint: diet plays a huge role). If you’ve ever wondered about pancreatic health in pets—or just want to know how to keep your furry friend feeling their best—this is the episode 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!

Episodes of The Dr. Molly Says Podcast are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!

Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/5d574928
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YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/mr3jradc

TIMESTAMPS
Intro 00:00
Public Service Announcement On Apoquel 00:49
Explaining What The Pancreas Is 03:24
Pancreatitis 05:04
Testing For Pancreatitis 10:10
Using Panoquel 14:20
Diets For Pancreatitis 18:30
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency 21:56
Treatment For Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency 27:40
Outro 32:04