Sep 17, 2025 | Pet Nutrition, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Obesity
In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, Dr Carra chats to like to Dr Tilana Botha, BVSc, Veterinary Advisor at Royal Canin South Africa. They explore the somewhat controversial topic of pet diets and specifically, prescription diets for pets. Discover the...
Jul 29, 2025 | Pet Nutrition, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Obesity, Pet Ownership
Gain knowledge and revolutionise your pet’s health from the inside out. In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast Dr Carra welcomes Dr Jeanette Bimonte, DVM, an integrative veterinarian practising in Tampa, Florida; in. a discussion about unlocking the power of...
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...
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...
May 10, 2021 | Pet Obesity
How to tell if your pet is a Porker There are a few simple checks you can do to assess if your pet is overweight. Doughy Dogs Your dog should have a visible waistline when looked at from above, round and balloon-like, means your dog is out of shape. You should...
