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Inside the High-Stakes World of an Emergency Vet

Inside the High-Stakes World of an Emergency Vet

Nov 13, 2024 | Emergency Veterinary Services, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership

Ever wondered what it’s like on the front lines of emergency veterinary care? In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, Dr Carra chats with Dr Xanthe Woycieh, a seasoned Emergency Critical Care Vet currently practising in Hong Kong. The two discuss the...
Top Tips You MUST Know for Your Pet’s Post-Procedure Care

Top Tips You MUST Know for Your Pet’s Post-Procedure Care

Nov 5, 2024 | Paws and Effect Podcast, Cat Care, General Veterinary Care, Pet Care, Pet Ownership, Pet Surgery

In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast Dr Carra is joined by Sr Kat, a very experienced Veterinary Nurse from Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital. Sr Kat brings us valuable advice an top tips for post procedure pet care that could save your pet’s life....
Gut Health, the Secret to Your Pet’s Best Health

Gut Health, the Secret to Your Pet’s Best Health

Oct 29, 2024 | Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Healthcare, Pet Nutrition, Pet Obesity

In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carrais joined by Dr Robin Saar for an eye-opening exploration of pet gut health and nutrition. As a seasoned author and Senior Scientist Communications Technician from Alberta, Canada, Dr Saar holds a specialty in...
Cats Are NOT Small Dogs: Expert Cat Behaviour Tips!

Cats Are NOT Small Dogs: Expert Cat Behaviour Tips!

Oct 22, 2024 | Cat Care, Kittens, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Ownership

In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast we look into the unique world of cat behaviour. Dr Carra welcomes Dr Anuschka Smith, a renowned Behavioural Veterinarian, to demystify the complexities of feline behaviour. The two discuss expert cat behaviour tips:...
Unveiling Tales of a Pet Vet: The Hilarious & Heart-Wrenching

Unveiling Tales of a Pet Vet: The Hilarious & Heart-Wrenching

Oct 16, 2024 | General Veterinary Care, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care

Join us, in this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, for an extraordinary journey into the world of house call veterinary services with the incredible Dr. Dawn Filos, DVM, a seasoned veterinary professional and published author of Tales of a Pet Vet. From...
Behind the Scenes of a Private Veterinary Practice in South Africa

Behind the Scenes of a Private Veterinary Practice in South Africa

Oct 9, 2024 | General Veterinary Care, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care

Take a behind the scenes look at a private veterinary practice in South Africa and dive into the world of veterinary care in this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast. Dr Carra welcomes Dr Nic Stirk, the esteemed owner of Watercrest Vets, and a steadfast Vet in the...
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