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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...
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...
Pet Search and Rescue: Pet Detectives on the Scent

Pet Search and Rescue: Pet Detectives on the Scent

Sep 10, 2025 | Working Dogs, Animal Welfare, Emergency Veterinary Services, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care

In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast we journey into the incredible world of pet search and rescue. Dr Carra welcomes passionate Diane Mac Intosh, founder of Healthy Hound SA and expert scent detection trainer. Diane lifts the lid on her one-of-a-kind career...
Empathy in Practice: The Relief Vets Guide to Connection

Empathy in Practice: The Relief Vets Guide to Connection

Sep 3, 2025 | Veterinary Practice, Community Vets, Emergency Veterinary Services, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Veterinary Rehabilitation

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a veterinary nomad, bringing fresh perspectives and expert care to every clinic you enter? In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra chats to the inspiring Dr Joshua Rosen, DVM, relief veterinarian, thought leader, and...
Vet Intern Stories with Dr Cameron Stewart: Not Your Average Day at the Clinic

Vet Intern Stories with Dr Cameron Stewart: Not Your Average Day at the Clinic

Jul 8, 2025 | Veterinary Practice, Emergency Veterinary Services, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership

In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, we talk vet intern stories with Dr Cameron Stewart, Tufts graduate, current intern, and fast-becoming one of the most relatable voices in veterinary medicine. Dr Cameron brings: A real-world look at what veterinary...
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