PET BLOG
When Care Feels Safe: Stress Free Vet Visits
In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast we welcome the amazing Dr Sarah Cortright, a Fear Free Certified Veterinarian and Medical Director at Underdog Community Project in Los Angeles. Based in sunny Southern California, Dr Cortright is on a mission to...
Life-Saving or Life-Changing? The Sterilisation Debate
In this episode of The Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra welcomes the brilliant Dr Courtney Deer, a veterinary surgeon with a passion for emergency and critical care to discuss sterilisation in pets. Her sharp insights and dynamic energy create a captivating episode...
Unleash the Fun: Dog Training Secrets with Maggie Marshall
In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra explores dog training secrets with Maggie Marshall, an ace dog trainer from the USA with 16 years’ experience. Maggie joins Dr Carra from across the globe to spill the beans (or should we say biscuits?) on how...
Short-Snout Dogs: The Cost of Cuteness
In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra chats about the fascinating world of short snout dogs (brachycephalic) with Dr. Inke Helm, Veterinary Surgeon at Hillcrest Vets. With her extensive experience and expertise, Dr. Helm unveils the truth behind...
From Community Service Challenges to Private Practice Success: A Vet’s Tale
In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra unfolds the incredible journey of Dr Caitlyn Rossenrode, a dedicated veterinarian advancing from community service to thriving in private practice at Watercrest Vets. With a steadfast passion for animal care and...
Is Your Dog’s Ear Problem More Than Just an Itch?
In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra is joined by Dr Pieter Hanekom, Head Veterinarian at Hillcrest Vets, to share expert advice on dog ear infections. In this episode, you’ll learn: The mystery behind otitis: What does it mean for your pet? ...
The Superpower of ADHD Veterinarians
In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra welcomes Dr Simon Dommett, an innovative veterinarian who’s turning heads with his insightful perspectives on vets with ADHD. In this episode, Dr Dommett reveals: The surprising strengths of ADHD that can be...
Danger Lurking in Your Kitchen? Outing the Foods That Are Toxic to Your Pets
Is there danger lurking in your kitchen? In the episode of the Paws and effect podcast, Dr Carra and Dr Nic Stirk in a discussion about foods that are toxic to your pets. Dr Nic Stirk is a popular guest and is a veterinary expert with a wealth of knowledge in pet...
Parvovirus: A Slow, Agonising Death for Unvaccinated Puppies
In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Emma Brown from Hillcrest Vets joins Dr Carra in a discussion about the deadly disease, Parvovirus, a slow, agonising death for unvaccinated puppies. Dr Emma reveals the truth of the harsh realities of parvovirus,...
From Chaos to Calm: Fixing Your Dog’s Walking Behaviour
In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra chats to the incredible Daniel Stewart, the Yoda of dog training from KZN Animal Training, on fixing your dog's walking behaviour. In this uproarious yet insightful episode, Daniel spills the beans on: How to...