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Giving your pets a voice with Identipet

Giving your pets a voice with Identipet

Dec 13, 2023 | General Veterinary Care, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care

Welcome back to another episode of “The Paws & Effect” podcast! I’m your host, Dr. Carra, and today we’re diving deep into the world of responsible pet ownership with Mark Slaughter a Director from Identipet. If you missed our previous chat...
Christmas with Scout: A Hillcrest Vets Patient Story

Christmas with Scout: A Hillcrest Vets Patient Story

Dec 8, 2023 | General Veterinary Care, Loving Pets, Pet Care

Written by Isabella Schoombee Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! They’re back and they have a Christmas tree with them! I immediately dashed over to the door of my house, wagging my tail violently and dragging the hall rug along with me as I went. I could barely contain my...
Christmas Chaos with Pets

Christmas Chaos with Pets

Dec 1, 2023 | General Veterinary Care, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Healthcare, Pet Nutrition

Hey there, pet lovers! Welcome back to the Paws & Effect podcast. With the holiday season in full swing, let’s make sure our homes are merry and bright while keeping our furry friends safe. In this video, we’re going to talk about the potential dangers...
Keeping Your Pets Active and Happy in Hot Weather

Keeping Your Pets Active and Happy in Hot Weather

Nov 30, 2023 | Loving Pets, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care

In this episode of the Paws & Effect podcast, Dr Carra provides essential tips for keeping your beloved pets entertained and active during the summer while avoiding heat stroke: Join me as I explores how dogs and cats are sensitive to heat and the potential...
Understanding TPR: Temperature, Pulse and Respiratory Rate

Understanding TPR: Temperature, Pulse and Respiratory Rate

Oct 12, 2023 | General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care

Have you ever felt lost in a sea of vet jargon? In this episode of the Paws & Effect podcast, Dr. Carra takes you on a journey to decode the mysterious world of veterinary medicine. Discover Vital Signs: Join us as we demystify the critical trio of pet well-being:...
The Humanisation of Pets and the opportunity for the Pet Industry

The Humanisation of Pets and the opportunity for the Pet Industry

Oct 4, 2023 | General Veterinary Care, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast

Welcome back to The Paws & Effect Podcast with your host, Dr. Carra. In the previous segment, we had a remarkable conversation with Victoria Laval from RCL Foods about pet ownership trends. Now, let’s dive into the captivating topic of The Humanisation of...
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