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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...
Overfeeding Pets: Are You Unintentionally Harming Your Pet with Overfeeding?

Overfeeding Pets: Are You Unintentionally Harming Your Pet with Overfeeding?

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...
Greedy Pets: Physiological vs Psychological hunger?

Greedy Pets: Physiological vs Psychological hunger?

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...
Pet Obesity. How to keep your pets expanding waistline in check.

Pet Obesity. How to keep your pets expanding waistline in check.

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...

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