PET BLOG
Itchy Pets? This Could be Why!
Is your dog doing the cha-cha on the carpet? Is your cat channeling its inner contortionist for a scratching session at 3am? Do you have itchy pets? You’re not alone! In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, Dr Carra welcomes Dr. Amaury Briand,...
Pregnancy Loss in Vet Med: Grief Behind the Scrubs
In this powerful episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, Dr Carra welcomes the courageous Heather Ashcroft, veterinary nurse, writer, and mental health advocate, who bravely shares her own story of pregnancy loss in vet med. Veterinary professionals are known for...
How to Keep your Ageing Cat Thriving into Their 20’s
In this episode of the Paws and effect podcast, Dr Carra chats to Dr Petra Černá, internationally renowned feline medicine specialist and the much-loved “Crazy Cat Vet”. The topic is how to keep your ageing cats thriving. Dr Černá brings not just expertise, but...
A Guide to Keeping Birds for Pet Owners
In this week’s episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast Dr Carra welcomes the remarkable Dr Tittu Abraham, Director at Bird x Avian and Exotic Pet Specialty Hospital in India, and a leading voice in avian and exotic veterinary medicine. This episode focuses on a guide...
The Veterinarian’s Guide to Informed Pet Parenting
In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra chats to Dr Skylar Duck, DVM, about informed pet parenting. Dr Duck is a passionate Emergency Veterinarian and content creator making waves in veterinary medicine, both online and in the ER. In this refreshingly...
Pet Diets: Are Prescription Pet Foods a Cure or a Crutch?
In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, Dr Carra chats to like to Dr Tilana Botha, BVSc, Veterinary Advisor at Royal Canin South Africa. They explore the somewhat controversial topic of pet diets and specifically, prescription diets for pets. Discover the...
Pet Search and Rescue: Pet Detectives on the Scent
In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast we journey into the incredible world of pet search and rescue. Dr Carra welcomes passionate Diane Mac Intosh, founder of Healthy Hound SA and expert scent detection trainer. Diane lifts the lid on her one-of-a-kind career...
Empathy in Practice: The Relief Vets Guide to Connection
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a veterinary nomad, bringing fresh perspectives and expert care to every clinic you enter? In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra chats to the inspiring Dr Joshua Rosen, DVM, relief veterinarian, thought leader, and...
Unlock Affordable Pet Care
Ready to rethink how you care for your pets? Unlock affordable pet care in this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Dr Carra welcomes Heather Moore, Founder & CEO of PetCentric Health. Heather brings a wave of innovation to the animal healthcare world, drawing...
SA Guide Dogs: The Pathfinders
In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra chats to Melanie Nel, passionate Marketing Coordinator of the SA Guide Dogs Association and a remarkable advocate living with low vision herself. Melanie’s story and her work shine a light on the truly selfless...