Jan 2, 2026 | Pet Ownership, Animal Welfare, Canine Behaviour, Cat Care, Emergency Veterinary Services, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Surgery
In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra welcomes back Dr Nic Stirk, much-loved local vet. Together they bring a wealth of practical advice and real-life stories straight from the veterinary floor around the subject of top pet trauma and accident...
Dec 23, 2025 | Pet Nutrition, Emergency Veterinary Services, General Veterinary Care, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Ownership
In this festive episode of the Paws and Effect podcast these two deep-dive into holiday pet safety! Dr Nic Stirk, founder of Watercrest Vets, joins us again as we continue our festive season series. In this fun, insightful episode, Dr Stirk and Dr Carra unpack the...
Dec 17, 2025 | Pet Ownership, Emergency Veterinary Services, General Veterinary Care, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Senior Pets
In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, we’re absolutely delighted to welcome back Dr Nic Stirk (BVSc), who joins Dr Carra for a discussion about heat and dogs and the signs of heatstroke that you can be aware of. Dr Stirk brings a wealth of know-how and...
Dec 2, 2025 | Cat Care, Kittens, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Ownership, Senior Pets
In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, Dr Carra chats to Sister Zoe from Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital, home of the Hillcrest Luxury Cattery. With her years of experience making feline holiday stays as comfortable and stress-free as possible, Sister Zoe...
Nov 18, 2025 | Being a Vet, Grieving your Pet, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Ownership, Veterinary Practice
Ready for big belly laughs and real pet talk? In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, Dr Carra brings you an irresistible dose of veterinary humour and heart as she welcomes the ever-entertaining Dr Nico du Preez (BVSc), the creator behind the beloved...
Nov 11, 2025 | Dog Training, Canine Behaviour, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership, Puppies
Ready to raise a happy, well-behaved puppy? In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast Dr Carra discusses secrets to puppy school success with Tammy Da Silva, an expert in positive dog training and founder of Upper Highway Puppy Group. In this action-packed...
