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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...
Pet Constipation Solutions

Pet Constipation Solutions

Jun 10, 2025 | General Veterinary Care, Cat Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Diseases, Pet Ownership

On this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, Dr Carra welcomes back the ever-insightful Sister Kat, Senior Veterinary Nurse, for a no-holds-barred chat about constipation in our pets, and why it’s nothing to scoff (or strain) at! The two “get to the bottom” of:...
Vet Mentorship and Career Transformation: Empowering the Next Generation

Vet Mentorship and Career Transformation: Empowering the Next Generation

Jun 3, 2025 | Paws and Effect Podcast, General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Practice

In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast Dr Carra chats to Dr Moriah McCauley, a dedicated veterinarian, accomplished Vet mentor, and host of “So You’re a Vet… Now What?” Dr McCauley is passionate about guiding young vets and shaping supportive,...
The Hardest Part of Pet Ownership: Made a Little Easier

The Hardest Part of Pet Ownership: Made a Little Easier

May 27, 2025 | Grieving your Pet, General Veterinary Care, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Diseases, Pet Ownership

In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast Dr Carra is joined by Dr Jenn, DVM, distinguished founder of Sage Paws and a compassionate leader in end-of-life care for companion animals. In a conversation marked by profound empathy and wisdom, the two discuss...
Why is my Dog Vomiting? A vets no nonsense guide

Why is my Dog Vomiting? A vets no nonsense guide

May 20, 2025 | General Veterinary Care, Canine Behaviour, Emergency Veterinary Services, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership, Veterinary Practice

Hold your nose and grab the mop! In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, we’re diving nose-first into the wonderful (and occasionally whiffy) world of dog vomiting! Why is my Dog Vomiting? is a candid and entertaining chat between Dr Carra and Dr Emma Brown,...
Cat Flu and Chronic Snuffles: The Virus That Won’t Go Away!

Cat Flu and Chronic Snuffles: The Virus That Won’t Go Away!

May 6, 2025 | Cat Care, General Veterinary Care, Kittens, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care

In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, Dr Carra welcomes Dr Dawn Robbie, a small animal practitioner from Scotland, to chat about cat flu and chronic snuffles. Not only is Dr Dawn a seasoned vet with years of experience in small animal practice, but she...
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