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The Eggstraordinary Benefits of Keeping Chickens at Home

The Eggstraordinary Benefits of Keeping Chickens at Home

Apr 23, 2025 | Pet Chickens, Breeding, General Veterinary Care, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care

In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra chats to Nikki Husted, a renowned backyard chicken keeping author from Ohio, USA, about the eggstraordinary benefits of keeping chickens at home. With her master’s in education and a decade of teaching...
When Care Feels Safe: Stress Free Vet Visits

When Care Feels Safe: Stress Free Vet Visits

Apr 16, 2025 | Paws and Effect Podcast, Canine Behaviour, Cat Care, General Veterinary Care, Loving Pets, Pet Care, Pet Ownership, Veterinary Practice

In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast we welcome the amazing Dr Sarah Cortright, a Fear Free Certified Veterinarian and Medical Director at Underdog Community Project in Los Angeles. Based in sunny Southern California, Dr Cortright is on a mission to...
Life-Saving or Life-Changing? The Sterilisation Debate

Life-Saving or Life-Changing? The Sterilisation Debate

Apr 8, 2025 | Sterilising Pets, Breeding, General Veterinary Care, Kittens, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Healthcare, Pet Ownership, Puppies

In this episode of The Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra welcomes the brilliant Dr Courtney Deer, a veterinary surgeon with a passion for emergency and critical care to discuss sterilisation in pets. Her sharp insights and dynamic energy create a captivating episode...
Short-Snout Dogs: The Cost of Cuteness

Short-Snout Dogs: The Cost of Cuteness

Mar 25, 2025 | Breeding, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Ownership, Puppies

In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra chats about the fascinating world of short snout dogs (brachycephalic) with Dr. Inke Helm, Veterinary Surgeon at Hillcrest Vets. With her extensive experience and expertise, Dr. Helm unveils the truth behind...
From Community Service Challenges to Private Practice Success: A Vet’s Tale

From Community Service Challenges to Private Practice Success: A Vet’s Tale

Mar 18, 2025 | Paws and Effect Podcast, Community Vets, General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Practice

In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra unfolds the incredible journey of Dr Caitlyn Rossenrode, a dedicated veterinarian advancing from community service to thriving in private practice at Watercrest Vets. With a steadfast passion for animal care and...
Is Your Dog’s Ear Problem More Than Just an Itch?

Is Your Dog’s Ear Problem More Than Just an Itch?

Mar 11, 2025 | Paws and Effect Podcast, General Veterinary Care, Pet Care, Pet Ownership

In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra is joined by Dr Pieter Hanekom, Head Veterinarian at Hillcrest Vets, to share expert advice on dog ear infections. In this episode, you’ll learn: ⁠ ⁠The mystery behind otitis: What does it mean for your pet? ⁠...
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