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The Eggstraordinary Benefits of Keeping Chickens at Home

The Eggstraordinary Benefits of Keeping Chickens at Home

Apr 23, 2025 | Pet Chickens, Breeding, General Veterinary Care, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care

In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra chats to Nikki Husted, a renowned backyard chicken keeping author from Ohio, USA, about the eggstraordinary benefits of keeping chickens at home. With her master’s in education and a decade of teaching...
Life-Saving or Life-Changing? The Sterilisation Debate

Life-Saving or Life-Changing? The Sterilisation Debate

Apr 8, 2025 | Sterilising Pets, Breeding, General Veterinary Care, Kittens, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Healthcare, Pet Ownership, Puppies

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...
Short-Snout Dogs: The Cost of Cuteness

Short-Snout Dogs: The Cost of Cuteness

Mar 25, 2025 | Breeding, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Ownership, Puppies

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...
Everything you Need to Know About Pet Pregnancy, Delivery and Lactation

Everything you Need to Know About Pet Pregnancy, Delivery and Lactation

Sep 3, 2024 | Breeding, Kittens, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Ownership, Pet Pregnancy, Pet Surgery, Puppies

In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra is joined by expert guest Dr Derisha Reddy. They explore crucial aspects of pregnancy in pets and give valuable insights for pet owners and enthusiasts. Highlights of the discussion include: Understanding...

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