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Specialist’s Guide to Vet Workups: What Tests Mean & Why They Matter

Specialist’s Guide to Vet Workups: What Tests Mean & Why They Matter

Jul 22, 2025 | Veterinary Practice, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership

Ever wondered what really happens when your vet suggests a workup for your pet? In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, Vet Workups Explained, Dr Carra chats to the brilliant Dr Nicole Fein, DVM, DACVIM, all the way from California. As a board-certified...
Israel Spruch founder of Crocoholics Conservation Centre

Israel Spruch founder of Crocoholics Conservation Centre

Jul 16, 2025 | Wild Animals, Animal Welfare, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Veterinary Rehabilitation

In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, we’re delighted to welcome Israel Spruch founder of the Crocoholics Conservation Centre and passionate advocate for misunderstood creatures. Israel’s journey is anything but ordinary, he’s redefining what it means to...
Vet Intern Stories with Dr Cameron Stewart: Not Your Average Day at the Clinic

Vet Intern Stories with Dr Cameron Stewart: Not Your Average Day at the Clinic

Jul 8, 2025 | Veterinary Practice, Emergency Veterinary Services, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership

In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, we talk vet intern stories with Dr Cameron Stewart, Tufts graduate, current intern, and fast-becoming one of the most relatable voices in veterinary medicine. Dr Cameron brings: A real-world look at what veterinary...
Beyond Science: The Healing Connection

Beyond Science: The Healing Connection

Jul 1, 2025 | Alternative Treatments, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Ownership

In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, Heidi Johnson, renowned Kinesiologist and Emmett Technique Practitioner and founder of Intune Animals and Humans, joins Dr Carra for a heartfelt discussion about embracing intuition, connection, and non-traditional...
The Secret Superpower Every Vet Clinic Needs

The Secret Superpower Every Vet Clinic Needs

Jun 25, 2025 | General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Veterinary Practice

Are you ready to discover the secret vet superpower behind every thriving veterinary practice? This week on the Paws & Effect Podcast, we welcome the wonderful Melinda Van Der Vlugt, a graduate of the Veterinary Office & Animal Care Programme and the ultimate...
Global Animal Welfare with Dr Adinda Rana

Global Animal Welfare with Dr Adinda Rana

Jun 18, 2025 | Animal Welfare, Cat Care, Community Vets, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care

In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast Dr Carra chats Global Animal Welfare with Dr Adinda Rana, Indonesian-born veterinarian, veterinary nurse, and passionate global advocate for animal welfare. With credentials spanning vet med in Indonesia and clinical...
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