PET BLOG
Are cats truly aloof, or are we just misunderstanding them?
In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra gets to talk about her favourite topic: cats! Mikel Delgado, author of Play With Your Cat joins an exploration into the mysterious world of cat behaviour. Are cats truly aloof, or are we just misunderstanding...
Are bearded dragons really the “golden retrievers” of the reptile world?
In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra chats to Adam Wickens, the creator behind Wickens Wicked Reptiles, one of YouTube’s largest reptile education platforms. Adam shares the must-know facts for anyone considering a bearded dragon, exposes the...
Why Most People Get Rabbit Ownership Wrong
What happens when a chance pet store encounter transforms not only your life but an entire online community’s understanding of rabbits? In this deeply personal and insight-packed episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Lorelei Carlson, creator of beloved rabbit care...
Conservation, Snakes & Changing Minds: Lance Jeffery Unfiltered
In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, reptile expert and passionate conservationist Lance Jeffery joins Dr Carra for an eye-opening, heartfelt conversation about shaking up wildlife education and animal care in South Africa. From wild tales of zoo life and...
More Than a Vet: Beating Burnout and Finding Balance with Dr Brooke
Step into the unpredictable world of emergency veterinary medicine with Brooke Schampers, a vet who has taken social media by storm by sharing the raw, unfiltered realities of her high-stakes career. In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Brooke pulls back...
Wing Clipping, Diet & Bird Behaviour with Bird Nerd Sophie
Are you thinking about bringing a companion bird into your home? In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra sits with avian expert Sophie Barnett (also known as Bird Nerd Sophie) to discuss what life with birds is REALLY like. From fascinating insights...
What to Do If Your Pet Is Bitten by a Snake. Vet Advice That Saves Lives
How dangerous are snake bites for your pets? What should you really do if your dog or cat meets a snake? In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra and Dr Carla Evans have a wonderful and informative chat about the world of snake bites, busting myths,...
Ultimate Reptile Guide: Lizard Secrets Inside!
Ever wondered what it takes to keep a pet lizard happy, healthy, and thriving? Join Dr Carra for an exceptional and insightful conversation with Richard Boynton, the owner of Creatures and Critters, as we explore the vibrant and often misunderstood world of reptile...
What Your Vet Doesn’t Let You See at the Vet ER
What really happens behind the scenes in the world of emergency vet care? In this episode on the Paws and Effect Podcast, emergency veterinarian and educator Dr Brianna Tobin joins Dr Carra to share the highs and lows of working on the front lines of animal medicine...
Unleashed by Dr Caitlin Venniker: Inside the Heart, Humour, and Hard Truths of a Vet’s Life
In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra discovers the much-celebrated memoir, Unleashed by Dr Caitlin Venniker. The two chat about the realities behind the veterinary profession, balancing heartache, hope, and share plenty of laughs! Caity shares the...