The Dr. Molly Says Podcast

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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Text me your question or inquiry here!
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.

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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, we’re digging into one of the most important — and often overlooked — areas of veterinary medicine: dentistry. From why dental care still makes so many vets hesitant, to what actually happens during a COHAT, to everyday things like brushing, chews, and dental wipes, we’re breaking it all down in clear, practical, real-world language. We’re joined by Dr. Thomson, who shares insights from her residency, mobile practice experience, and years in veterinary dentistry.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:20 Dr. Thomson
04:25 Hot Take
04:53 Dr. Thomson’s Residency
09:30 Why Vets Are Hesitant Of Dentistry
11:53 Dr. Thomson’s Current Practice
14:18 Mobile Practice
20:10 Why Veterinary Dentists Are Needed For
23:10 Endodontics in Pets
25:55 Fourth Premolar Tooth
29:02 What Are Good Things for Dogs to Chew On
32:18 Brushing Your Pets’ Teeth
42:09 Using Dental Wipes
43:49 COHAT Basics
52:06 When Should COHAT Start
58:05 COHAT in Cats
1:01:55 Dentistry and Orthopedics
1:03:46 Rapid Fire Questions
1:11:27 Dr. Thomson’s Biggest Advice
1:15:53 Outro

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Hey friends! This week on the pod, we're diving deeper into everything you need to know surrounding EHV-1 and Parvovirus in pets; outbreaks, symptoms, treatment, prevention, 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 [email protected]!

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:50 Equine Herpesvirus Basics
04:00 How Does EHV-1 Affect A Horse
05:55 Clinical Signs of EHV-1
07:16 How Transmission Happens
09:03 How Equine Hospitals Operate
11:22 Prevention Options for EHV-1
12:00 How Horse Shows Contribute To The Spread
14:04 The Current Outbreak Situation
16:03 Parvovirus Basics
18:45 How Parvovirus Spreads Within the Body
19:50 Impact of Parvovirus on the Body
20:23 What Dogs That Have Parvo Look Like
21:50 Treatment Options
23:43 Survival Rates
24:30 A Huge Update in Parvo Treatment
27:05 Parvo Outrbreaks
32:23 Importance of Vaccination
33:47 Outro

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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!
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 [email protected]!

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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