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Life-Saving or Life-Changing? The Sterilisation Debate

Life-Saving or Life-Changing? The Sterilisation Debate

Apr 8, 2025 | Sterilising Pets, Breeding, General Veterinary Care, Kittens, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Healthcare, Pet Ownership, Puppies

In this episode of The Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra welcomes the brilliant Dr Courtney Deer, a veterinary surgeon with a passion for emergency and critical care to discuss sterilisation in pets. Her sharp insights and dynamic energy create a captivating episode...
Unleash the Fun: Dog Training Secrets with Maggie Marshall

Unleash the Fun: Dog Training Secrets with Maggie Marshall

Apr 1, 2025 | Dog Training, Canine Behaviour, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership

In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra explores dog training secrets with Maggie Marshall, an ace dog trainer from the USA with 16 years’ experience. Maggie joins Dr Carra from across the globe to spill the beans (or should we say biscuits?) on how...
Short-Snout Dogs: The Cost of Cuteness

Short-Snout Dogs: The Cost of Cuteness

Mar 25, 2025 | Breeding, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Ownership, Puppies

In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra chats about the fascinating world of short snout dogs (brachycephalic) with Dr. Inke Helm, Veterinary Surgeon at Hillcrest Vets. With her extensive experience and expertise, Dr. Helm unveils the truth behind...
Is Your Dog’s Ear Problem More Than Just an Itch?

Is Your Dog’s Ear Problem More Than Just an Itch?

Mar 11, 2025 | Paws and Effect Podcast, General Veterinary Care, Pet Care, Pet Ownership

In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra is joined by Dr Pieter Hanekom, Head Veterinarian at Hillcrest Vets, to share expert advice on dog ear infections. In this episode, you’ll learn: ⁠ ⁠The mystery behind otitis: What does it mean for your pet? ⁠...
Snakes of South Africa & Deadly Bites: Expert Advice with Nick Evans

Snakes of South Africa & Deadly Bites: Expert Advice with Nick Evans

Feb 4, 2025 | Pet Snakes, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership, Wild Animals

In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra gets expert snake advice with Nick Evans, renowned for handling the deadliest of serpents. The two discuss: The spine-chilling reality of black mamba and spitting cobra encounters in South Africa. Life-saving...
Dog Bee Stings and Swarm Attacks: How to Protect Your Pet

Dog Bee Stings and Swarm Attacks: How to Protect Your Pet

Jan 29, 2025 | General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Ownership

In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra and Dr Nicky Hogan discuss a topic that every pet owner should be aware of – bee stings and deadly swarm attacks in dogs. This is especially important during the summer months when bees are active, and our...
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