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Behind the Scenes of Pet Surgery: Prep to Procedure

Behind the Scenes of Pet Surgery: Prep to Procedure

Mar 10, 2026 | Pet Surgery, Being a Vet, Emergency Veterinary Services, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Veterinary Practice

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...
Game Changing Advancements Through Veterinary MRI

Game Changing Advancements Through Veterinary MRI

Feb 24, 2026 | Being a Vet, Cat Care, Emergency Veterinary Services, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership, Veterinary Practice

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...
Inside the Vet ER: Raw Truths, Humour & Heartbreak

Inside the Vet ER: Raw Truths, Humour & Heartbreak

Jan 27, 2026 | Being a Vet, Emergency Veterinary Services, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Surgery, Veterinary Practice

Step inside the vet ER, the high-stakes world of veterinary emergency medicine where chaos, emotion, and unexpected moments of laughter collide. In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra sits down with ER veterinary technician and viral content creator...
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...
Pet Food Hazards That Could Land Your Pet in the Emergency Room

Pet Food Hazards That Could Land Your Pet in the Emergency Room

Dec 23, 2025 | Pet Nutrition, Emergency Veterinary Services, General Veterinary Care, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Ownership

In this festive episode of the Paws and Effect podcast these two deep-dive into holiday pet safety! Dr Nic Stirk, founder of Watercrest Vets, joins us again as we continue our festive season series. In this fun, insightful episode, Dr Stirk and Dr Carra unpack the...
Dogs and Heat: Why Your Dog Might Collapse This Holiday & How To Save Them

Dogs and Heat: Why Your Dog Might Collapse This Holiday & How To Save Them

Dec 17, 2025 | Pet Ownership, Emergency Veterinary Services, General Veterinary Care, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Senior Pets

In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, we’re absolutely delighted to welcome back Dr Nic Stirk (BVSc), who joins Dr Carra for a discussion about heat and dogs and the signs of heatstroke that you can be aware of. Dr Stirk brings a wealth of know-how and...
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