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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...
Don’t Train Your Dog:- A New Parenting Approach

Don’t Train Your Dog:- A New Parenting Approach

Oct 2, 2024 | Dog Training, Canine Behaviour, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Ownership

In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra welcomes Angie Winters, renowned dog behaviourist and author of “Don’t Train Your Dog.” Angie has over 28 years of experience in transforming problematic behaviours into harmonious...
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