May 17, 2024 | Loving Pets, Kittens, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Healthcare, Pet Nutrition, Pet Obesity, Puppies
In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra continues the discussion of overfeeding pets. Joining her is Sr Kat from Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital. The two focus on best practices for feeding, the importance of exercise, and the often overlooked aspect of...
May 3, 2024 | Pet Nutrition, Canine Behaviour, Kittens, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Healthcare, Pet Obesity, Pet Ownership, Puppies
Do you have greedy pets? In this episode, Dr. Carra offers insights into identifying overeating in pets, distinguishing between physiological and psychological hunger, and understanding the factors contributing to this worrying trend. She also chats about practical...
Apr 26, 2024 | Paws and Effect Podcast, Loving Pets, Pet Care, Pet Healthcare, Puppies, Senior Pets
In this episode of Dr Carra’s Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra and one of our favourite guests, Dr Pieter Hanekom from Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital, delve into the challenges of managing seizures and epilepsy in pets. Seizures can be a frightening experience...
Apr 19, 2024 | Paws and Effect Podcast, Kittens, Loving Pets, Pet Care, Pet Nutrition, Pet Ownership, Puppies
In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr. Cara chats with the knowledgeable Dr. Nic Stirk about a topic that touches the lives of every pet owner – pet nutrition and responsible nutritional choices. Dr Nic is a staunch advocate for preventative care...
Apr 4, 2024 | Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Diseases, Pet Healthcare
In this episode, Dr. Carra and Dr Inke Helm discuss a serious and potentially fatal condition affecting our feline companions: blocked bladders and cystitis in cats, particularly our male cats. Urinary obstructions are quite common in male cats and can quickly turn...
Mar 13, 2024 | Dog Training, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Ownership
In this episode of Dr Carra’s Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra gets up close with a super special NPO. It’s all about an amazing program called Funda Nenja, which, by the way, means ‘learning with the dog’ in isiZulu. It’s not your...
