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Why is my Dog Vomiting? A vets no nonsense guide

Why is my Dog Vomiting? A vets no nonsense guide

May 20, 2025 | General Veterinary Care, Canine Behaviour, Emergency Veterinary Services, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership, Veterinary Practice

Hold your nose and grab the mop! In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, we’re diving nose-first into the wonderful (and occasionally whiffy) world of dog vomiting! Why is my Dog Vomiting? is a candid and entertaining chat between Dr Carra and Dr Emma Brown,...
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...
Inside the Mind of Dr. Carra: A Vet’s Tale of Passion, Business, and Balance

Inside the Mind of Dr. Carra: A Vet’s Tale of Passion, Business, and Balance

Apr 29, 2025 | Paws and Effect Podcast, General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Practice

In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, Dr. Simon Dommett takes the reins for a Dr Carra interview and chats to the heart and soul of our show. As the dynamic host of our podcast, Dr. Carra is no stranger to our listeners, and in this episode we give you a...
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...
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