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Are cats truly aloof, or are we just misunderstanding them?

Are cats truly aloof, or are we just misunderstanding them?

Jun 23, 2026 | Cat Care, Kittens, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership

In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra gets to talk about her favourite topic: cats! Mikel Delgado, author of Play With Your Cat joins an exploration into the mysterious world of cat behaviour. Are cats truly aloof, or are we just misunderstanding...
Are bearded dragons really the “golden retrievers” of the reptile world?

Are bearded dragons really the “golden retrievers” of the reptile world?

Jun 17, 2026 | Reptiles as Pets, Exotic Pets, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership, Pet Snakes

In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra chats to Adam Wickens, the creator behind Wickens Wicked Reptiles, one of YouTube’s largest reptile education platforms. Adam shares the must-know facts for anyone considering a bearded dragon, exposes the...
Why Most People Get Rabbit Ownership Wrong

Why Most People Get Rabbit Ownership Wrong

Jun 10, 2026 | Pet Rabbits, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Ownership

What happens when a chance pet store encounter transforms not only your life but an entire online community’s understanding of rabbits? In this deeply personal and insight-packed episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Lorelei Carlson, creator of beloved rabbit care...
Conservation, Snakes & Changing Minds: Lance Jeffery Unfiltered

Conservation, Snakes & Changing Minds: Lance Jeffery Unfiltered

Jun 2, 2026 | Pet Snakes, Animal Welfare, Exotic Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership, Wild Animals

In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, reptile expert and passionate conservationist Lance Jeffery joins Dr Carra for an eye-opening, heartfelt conversation about shaking up wildlife education and animal care in South Africa. From wild tales of zoo life and...
More Than a Vet: Beating Burnout and Finding Balance with Dr Brooke

More Than a Vet: Beating Burnout and Finding Balance with Dr Brooke

May 26, 2026 | Being a Vet, Emergency Veterinary Services, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Surgery, Veterinary Practice

Step into the unpredictable world of emergency veterinary medicine with Brooke Schampers, a vet who has taken social media by storm by sharing the raw, unfiltered realities of her high-stakes career. In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Brooke pulls back...
Wing Clipping, Diet & Bird Behaviour with Bird Nerd Sophie

Wing Clipping, Diet & Bird Behaviour with Bird Nerd Sophie

May 19, 2026 | Birds as Pets, Exotic Pets, General Veterinary Care, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Ownership

Are you thinking about bringing a companion bird into your home? In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra sits with avian expert Sophie Barnett (also known as Bird Nerd Sophie) to discuss what life with birds is REALLY like. From fascinating insights...
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