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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...
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...
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...
Unleash the Fun: Dog Training Secrets with Maggie Marshall

Unleash the Fun: Dog Training Secrets with Maggie Marshall

Apr 1, 2025 | Dog Training, Canine Behaviour, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership

In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra explores dog training secrets with Maggie Marshall, an ace dog trainer from the USA with 16 years’ experience. Maggie joins Dr Carra from across the globe to spill the beans (or should we say biscuits?) on how...
The Ultimate Guide to Pet Export

The Ultimate Guide to Pet Export

Jan 23, 2025 | Pet Ownership, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Insurance

This episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast give us the Ultimate Guide to Pet Export with Dr. Muhammed Moola, a seasoned veterinarian previously employed at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital. Join Dr Carra and Dr Moola as they unravel the complexities of importing and...
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