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Why Cats Do That: Unravelling the Mystery of Feline Behaviour

Why Cats Do That: Unravelling the Mystery of Feline Behaviour

Feb 10, 2026 | Cat Care, Kittens, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Ownership

Ever wondered why your cat scratches the furniture, ignores expensive toys, or overgrooms? Are you struggling with a cat that seems bored, stressed, or even aggressive, despite your best intentions? In this informative episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra...
Top Pet Trauma and Accident Risks (and How to Prevent Them)

Top Pet Trauma and Accident Risks (and How to Prevent Them)

Jan 2, 2026 | Pet Ownership, Animal Welfare, Canine Behaviour, Cat Care, Emergency Veterinary Services, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Surgery

In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra welcomes back Dr Nic Stirk, much-loved local vet. Together they bring a wealth of practical advice and real-life stories straight from the veterinary floor around the subject of top pet trauma and accident...
How to Choose a Good Cattery for Your Cat When You Go Away

How to Choose a Good Cattery for Your Cat When You Go Away

Dec 2, 2025 | Cat Care, Kittens, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Ownership, Senior Pets

In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, Dr Carra chats to Sister Zoe from Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital, home of the Hillcrest Luxury Cattery. With her years of experience making feline holiday stays as comfortable and stress-free as possible, Sister Zoe...
Your Guide to Pet First Aid and CPR: When Seconds Count

Your Guide to Pet First Aid and CPR: When Seconds Count

Nov 4, 2025 | Pet Care, Cat Care, Emergency Veterinary Services, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership

In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra had the privilege of having Jennifer Lyons, Veterinary Technician Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care (BTS), join from Utah for this adrenaline-packed episode about pet first aid and CPR. Jennifer shares...
Unlock Affordable Pet Care

Unlock Affordable Pet Care

Aug 26, 2025 | Pet Care, Cat Care, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership

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...
Global Animal Welfare with Dr Adinda Rana

Global Animal Welfare with Dr Adinda Rana

Jun 18, 2025 | Animal Welfare, Cat Care, Community Vets, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care

In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast Dr Carra chats Global Animal Welfare with Dr Adinda Rana, Indonesian-born veterinarian, veterinary nurse, and passionate global advocate for animal welfare. With credentials spanning vet med in Indonesia and clinical...
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