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Who is Dr Carra

Who is Dr Carra

May 31, 2024 | Canine Behaviour, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Nutrition, Pet Ownership

Welcome to this special episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast where the hosts have a special treat for you in “Who is Dr Carra”. Dr Carra, who usually hosts the show, steps into the guest seat for the very first time. Listen in as they turn the tables...
Dental Disease in Pets : Your Pet’s Dental Care.

Dental Disease in Pets : Your Pet’s Dental Care.

May 23, 2024 | General Veterinary Care, Kittens, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Diseases, Pet Healthcare, Puppies, Rescue Dogs, Senior Pets

In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra chats with Dr Nic Stirk from Watercrest Vets, who shares his expertise on dental disease in pets and maintaining your pet’s dental hygiene. They explore why a multi-modal approach is vital, along with...
Overfeeding Pets: Are You Unintentionally Harming Your Pet with Overfeeding?

Overfeeding Pets: Are You Unintentionally Harming Your Pet with Overfeeding?

May 17, 2024 | Loving Pets, Kittens, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Healthcare, Pet Nutrition, Pet Obesity, Puppies

In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra continues the discussion of overfeeding pets. Joining her is Sr Kat from Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital. The two focus on best practices for feeding, the importance of exercise, and the often overlooked aspect of...
Overweight Pets: Overeating Concern for Pets?

Overweight Pets: Overeating Concern for Pets?

May 10, 2024 | Canine Behaviour, Dog Training, Kittens, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership, Puppies

Do you have overweight pets? Building on the previous “greedy pets” episode about the alarming statistics, causes and concerns of overeating in pets, Dr. Carra explores practical strategies to help your pets maintain a healthy diet. Dr. Carra covers...
Greedy Pets: Physiological vs Psychological hunger?

Greedy Pets: Physiological vs Psychological hunger?

May 3, 2024 | Pet Nutrition, Canine Behaviour, Kittens, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Healthcare, Pet Obesity, Pet Ownership, Puppies

Do you have greedy pets? In this episode, Dr. Carra offers insights into identifying overeating in pets, distinguishing between physiological and psychological hunger, and understanding the factors contributing to this worrying trend. She also chats about practical...
Seizures and Epilepsy in Pets: Insights and Management

Seizures and Epilepsy in Pets: Insights and Management

Apr 26, 2024 | Paws and Effect Podcast, Loving Pets, Pet Care, Pet Healthcare, Puppies, Senior Pets

In this episode of Dr Carra’s Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra and one of our favourite guests, Dr Pieter Hanekom from Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital, delve into the challenges of managing seizures and epilepsy in pets. Seizures can be a frightening experience...
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