Paws and Effect

In this week’s episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, we’d like to welcome Dr Tilana Botha, BVSc, Veterinary Advisor at Royal Canin South Africa! In this episode we’re exploring the somewhat controversial topic of prescription diets for pets. Discover the science (and magic!) behind veterinary nutrition, from combating allergies and skin issues to supporting pets with chronic kidney disease. Dr...

Ready for a heartwarming journey into the incredible world of pet search and rescue? Join us as we welcome the passionate Diane Mac Intosh, Founder of Healthy Hound SA and expert scent detection trainer, to the Paws & Effect Podcast! In this extraordinary episode, Diane lifts the lid on her one-of-a-kind career using specially trained detection dogs to track and reunite lost pets with their fa...

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a veterinary nomad, bringing fresh perspectives and expert care to every clinic you enter? Meet the inspiring Dr Joshua Rosen, DVM, relief veterinarian, thought leader, and social media star, who’s transforming the world of veterinary medicine across New York and beyond! In this eye-opening episode, Dr Rosen reveals: The real-world challenges (and golden opportun...

Ready to rethink how you care for your pets? This week, we welcome Heather Moore, Founder & CEO of PetCentric Health, onto the Paws & Effect Podcast! Heather brings a wave of innovation to the animal healthcare world, drawing on her impressive background in human healthcare, and a lifelong passion for pets, to transform the way we approach veterinary care. In this essential episode, Heathe...

Get ready for an episode that will melt your heart. We’re honoured to welcome Melanie Nel, passionate Marketing Coordinator of the SA Guide Dogs Association and a remarkable advocate living with low vision herself. Melanie’s story and her work shine a light on the truly selfless love, loyalty, and care that guide dogs offer those in need. In this moving conversation, you’ll discover: The profound...

Brace yourself for an episode bursting with adrenaline, insight, and awe! Join us on the Paws & Effect Podcast as we welcome Dr. Bart Gazendam, a Dutch wildlife and zoo veterinarian whose veterinary journey reads like a real-life adventure novel. Step into Dr. Bart’s world, where each day might mean racing helicopters, dodging a charging rhino, wading into thorn bushes, or rescuing lions, leop...

Lump alert! 😱 You’re giving your dog a scratch and, wait, what’s that bump? Don’t spiral into “lumpageddon” just yet! Join us on this week’s Paws & Effect Podcast with Dr Lauren Myles, Veterinary Surgeon at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital, as we dig into the bumpy world of lumps, bumps, and everything in between. Dr Myles generously shares her expertise (and her legendary calm-in-a-crisis). She...

Ready to revolutionise your pet’s health from the inside out? Join us on this week’s Paws & Effect Podcast as we welcome Dr Jeanette Bimonte, DVM, an integrative veterinarian practising in Tampa, Florida. Dr Bimonte combines cutting-edge conventional medicine with complementary therapies such as nutrition and acupuncture, and she’s on a mission to get to the root cause of illness rather than j...

Ever wondered what really happens when your vet suggests a workup for your pet? This week on the Paws & Effect Podcast, we’re excited to welcome the brilliant Dr Nicole Fein, DVM, DACVIM, all the way from California! As a board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialist, Dr Fein has a true passion for complex medical mysteries and is here to demystify the world of advanced diagnostics f...

This week on the Paws & Effect Podcast, we’re delighted to welcome Israel Spruch, founder of the Crocoholics Conservation Centre and passionate advocate for misunderstood creatures. Israel’s journey is anything but ordinary, he’s redefining what it means to care for reptiles and big cats, whilst blending conservation, education, and bold self-expression both online and on the ground. In this c...

Get ready, animal lovers! This week on the Paws & Effect Podcast, we’re joined by 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 internships are actually like (spoiler: coffee helps, sleep is rare) Unbelievable cases from the ER (including removing stones from...

This week on the Paws & Effect Podcast, we invite you to experience a conversation that goes deeper than science and challenges the boundaries of traditional veterinary care. Our guest, Heidi Johnson, renowned Kinesiologist and Emmett Technique Practitioner and founder of Intune Animals and Humans, joins me for a heartfelt discussion about embracing intuition, connection, and non-traditional h...

Ready to discover the secret superpower behind every thriving veterinary practice? This week on the Paws & Effect Podcast, we welcome the wonderful Melinda Van Der Vlugt, a graduate of the Veterinary Office & Animal Care Programme and the ultimate champion of veterinary receptionists! In this high-energy, feel-good episode, Melinda dishes on: How superstar receptionists are the true heartb...

This week on the Paws & Effect Podcast, we’re delighted to welcome Dr. Adinda Rana, Indonesian-born veterinarian, veterinary nurse, and passionate global advocate for animal welfare! With credentials spanning vet med in Indonesia and clinical experience in Australia, Dr. Rana brings a unique, heartfelt perspective on the challenges, and victories, faced by animals, professionals, and pet lover...

On this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome back the ever-insightful Sister Kat, Senior Veterinary Nurse, for a no-holds-barred chat all about constipation in our pets, and why it’s nothing to scoff (or strain) at! Join me and Sister Kat as we “get to the bottom” of: ·      How to separate a simple squat from a serious digestive drama ·      Why bone treats can leav...

Join us this week on the Paws & Effect Podcast as we sit down with Dr Moriah McCauley, a dedicated veterinarian, accomplished Vet mentor, and host of “So You’re a Vet... Now What?” Dr McCauley is passionate about guiding young vets and shaping supportive, growth-oriented workplaces that empower the next generation of veterinary professionals. Dr Moriah inspires Dr Carra with a discussion explo...

This week on the Paws & Effect Podcast, we invite you to experience a conversation that goes deeper than science and challenges the boundaries of traditional veterinary care. Our guest, Heidi Johnson, renowned Kinesiologist and Emmett Technique Practitioner and founder of Intune Animals and Humans, joins me for a heartfelt discussion about embracing intuition, connection, and non-traditional h...

This week on the Paws & Effect Podcast, we invite you to experience a conversation that goes deeper than science and challenges the boundaries of traditional veterinary care. Our guest, Heidi Johnson, renowned Kinesiologist and Emmett Technique Practitioner and founder of Intune Animals and Humans, joins me for a heartfelt discussion about embracing intuition, connection, and non-traditional h...

This week on the Paws & Effect Podcast, we invite you to experience a conversation that goes deeper than science and challenges the boundaries of traditional veterinary care. Our guest, Heidi Johnson, renowned Kinesiologist and Emmett Technique Practitioner and founder of Intune Animals and Humans, joins me for a heartfelt discussion about embracing intuition, connection, and non-traditional h...

This week on the Paws & Effect Podcast, we are both privileged and humbled to welcome 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, Dr Jenn joins host Dr Carra to guide us through one of the most tender and challenging experiences any pet owner can face: the loss of...

Hold your nose and grab the mop! This week on the Paws & Effect Podcast, we’re diving nose-first into the wonderful (and occasionally whiffy) world of dog vomiting! We welcome back Dr Emma Brown, Veterinary Surgeon and canine chaos-tamer extraordinaire, for a candid and entertaining chat. In this episode, Dr Emma dishes out: The hilarious, but important, difference between vomiting and regurgi...

Struggling with smelly bottoms, carpet-scooting, or just confused by your dog’s odd “fishy” scent? This week on the Paws & Effect Podcast, we’re bursting with excitement to welcome Sr Kat, a regular on the podcast, for an unfiltered exploration into the wild world of anal glands! Sr Kat unpacks the secrets behind those pesky anal glands, covering: Why anal glands matter – and why they go wrong...

This week on the Paws & Effect Podcast, we’re delighted to welcome Dr Dawn Robbie, Small Animal Practitioner and Internal Medicine specialist from Scotland! Not only is Dr Dawn a seasoned vet with years of experience in small animal practice, but she also brings infectious enthusiasm and a genuine love for feline medicine to the podcast. In this unmissable episode, Dr Dawn unpacks everything y...

Join us for a unique twist on the Paws & Effect Podcast as Dr. Simon Dommett takes the reins to interview the heart and soul of our show, Dr. Carra. As the dynamic host of our podcast, Dr. Carra is no stranger to our listeners, but today we give you a deeper look into her world to uncover the fascinating journey that led her to become the inspiring veterinarian and business owner she is today....

This week on the Paws & Effect Podcast, we’re clucking with excitement to welcome Nikki Husted, a renowned backyard chicken keeping author and content creator from Ohio, USA. With her master’s in education and a decade of teaching experience, Nikki uniquely blends her knowledge to guide fellow chicken enthusiasts. In this delightful episode, Nikki shares: The surprising emotional health benefi...