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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...
Pet Constipation Solutions

Pet Constipation Solutions

Jun 10, 2025 | General Veterinary Care, Cat Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Diseases, Pet Ownership

On this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, Dr Carra welcomes back the ever-insightful Sister Kat, Senior Veterinary Nurse, for a no-holds-barred chat about constipation in our pets, and why it’s nothing to scoff (or strain) at! The two “get to the bottom” of:...
The Hardest Part of Pet Ownership: Made a Little Easier

The Hardest Part of Pet Ownership: Made a Little Easier

May 27, 2025 | Grieving your Pet, General Veterinary Care, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Diseases, Pet Ownership

In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast Dr Carra is joined by Dr Jenn, DVM, distinguished founder of Sage Paws and a compassionate leader in end-of-life care for companion animals. In a conversation marked by profound empathy and wisdom, the two discuss...
Why is my Dog Vomiting? A vets no nonsense guide

Why is my Dog Vomiting? A vets no nonsense guide

May 20, 2025 | General Veterinary Care, Canine Behaviour, Emergency Veterinary Services, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership, Veterinary Practice

Hold your nose and grab the mop! In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, we’re diving nose-first into the wonderful (and occasionally whiffy) world of dog vomiting! Why is my Dog Vomiting? is a candid and entertaining chat between Dr Carra and Dr Emma Brown,...
When Care Feels Safe: Stress Free Vet Visits

When Care Feels Safe: Stress Free Vet Visits

Apr 16, 2025 | Paws and Effect Podcast, Canine Behaviour, Cat Care, General Veterinary Care, Loving Pets, Pet Care, Pet Ownership, Veterinary Practice

In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast we welcome the amazing Dr Sarah Cortright, a Fear Free Certified Veterinarian and Medical Director at Underdog Community Project in Los Angeles. Based in sunny Southern California, Dr Cortright is on a mission to...
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