PET BLOG
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...
The Elephant in the Room: Truth, Controversy & Captivity
The elephant in the room: What does it truly take to rescue and care for endangered elephants? In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra joins Nigel Mason, founder of Mason Elephant Park in Bali, for an unfiltered conversation about the realities of...
Keeping Your Dogs and Cats Safe from Predators
Are you worried about birds of prey threatening your pets or backyard chickens? In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra chats to Tammy Caine of FreeMe Wildlife about keeping your dogs and cats safe from predators; raptors like crowned eagles, black...
When Medicine isn’t Always the Answer in Pet Care: The Missing Piece
In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, holistic veterinarian Dr. Emily Roth and Dr Carra discuss the world of integrative veterinary medicine, sharing how treatments like acupuncture, chiropractic care, Chinese herbs, and nutrition can revolutionise pet...
Pets and Babies: Preparing for a Safe Coexistence
In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra chats to dog trainer and educator Dominika Knossalla-Pado about pets and babies and the realities of introducing them to family dogs. Thinking your dog will instantly become your baby’s best friend? Think again!...
When Helping Wildlife Goes Wrong
In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra and Wade Whitehead, CEO of FreeMe Wildlife, get into an exciting conversation about the world of wildlife rehabilitation and human-wildlife conflict in South Africa. Discover when helping wildlife goes wrong and...
Behind the Scenes of Pet Surgery: Prep to Procedure
When the words “pet surgery” come up, pet owners often picture scary risks, high costs, and worst-case scenarios. But what REALLY happens when your pet needs an operation? In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Emma Brown of Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital...
Pets with Diabetes: It isn’t a Death Sentence
Managing pets with diabetes doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Paws in Effect podcast, Dr Carra chats to Professor Patty Lathan, a leading veterinary endocrinologist, to unravel the complexities of diabetes in dogs and cats. Together, they bust...
Game Changing Advancements Through Veterinary MRI
Imagine hearing your vet say the word “MRI” for your pet. Anxiety, questions, and worry rush in. But what if advanced imaging didn’t just mean stress and expense, but gave hope and answers that could save lives? In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra...