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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...