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...
May 12, 2026 | Pet Ownership, Emergency Veterinary Services, Exotic Pets, General Veterinary Care, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Snakes
How dangerous are snake bites for your pets? What should you really do if your dog or cat meets a snake? In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra and Dr Carla Evans have a wonderful and informative chat about the world of snake bites, busting myths,...
May 5, 2026 | Exotic Pets, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Ownership, Pet Snakes
Ever wondered what it takes to keep a pet lizard happy, healthy, and thriving? Join Dr Carra for an exceptional and insightful conversation with Richard Boynton, the owner of Creatures and Critters, as we explore the vibrant and often misunderstood world of reptile...
Apr 28, 2026 | Emergency Veterinary Services, Being a Vet, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership, Veterinary Practice
What really happens behind the scenes in the world of emergency vet care? In this episode on the Paws and Effect Podcast, emergency veterinarian and educator Dr Brianna Tobin joins Dr Carra to share the highs and lows of working on the front lines of animal medicine...
Apr 21, 2026 | Being a Vet, Emergency Veterinary Services, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Surgery, Veterinary Practice
In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra discovers the much-celebrated memoir, Unleashed by Dr Caitlin Venniker. The two chat about the realities behind the veterinary profession, balancing heartache, hope, and share plenty of laughs! Caity shares the...
Apr 7, 2026 | Pet Ownership, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care
Are you worried about birds of prey threatening your pets or backyard chickens? In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra chats to Tammy Caine of FreeMe Wildlife about keeping your dogs and cats safe from predators; raptors like crowned eagles, black...
