Paws and Effect
by Dr Carra Walters
Latest episode
That Snoring Isn’t Cute. Your Dog Can’t Breathe.
That Snoring Isn’t Cute. Your Dog Can’t Breathe.
About this podcast
Welcome to Paws and Effect, the ultimate Podcast for pet lovers and veterinarians alike! Join renowned veterinarian Dr Carra as they explore the captivating world of pets. With expert knowledge and a passion for animals, Dr Carra brings engaging content, interviews with veterinary professionals, and valuable insights. From expert veterinary advice to tips on pet-life balance, Paws and Effect is your go-to podcast. Subscribe now and join our vibrant community dedicated to celebrating the bond we share with our furry friends and the impact of pets on your mental health.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 177 episodes
- That Snoring Isn’t Cute. Your Dog Can’t Breathe. · 1 h 27 minIf you own a pug, a Frenchie or a bulldog, you know the sound: the snoring, the snorting, the snuffly breathing everyone finds so endearing. A lot of the time, that sound is a…
- Your Chicken Is Sick Before She Looks Sick | Nikki Husted · 50 minChickens are prey animals which means they're built to hide illness. A sick hen instinctively acts normal for as long as she possibly can, because in the wild, looking weak gets…
- Inside South Africa's Snaring Crisis · 1 h 8 minA loop of wire, tied to a branch, in a patch of bush near a town you might live near. Anything that walks through it, a duiker, a bushpig, a bird, sometimes a leopard…
- When ‘Bad Behaviour’ Is Actually a Medical Problem · 53 minYour dog growls when you touch his back. Your cat starts weeing outside the litter box. Your older dog paces at night and stops greeting you at the door. It’s easy to call these…
- Nail Clippers, Carriers and Eye Drops Without the Fight! · 1 h 2 minYou’ve wrestled a cat into a carrier. You’ve chased a dog around the house with the nail clippers. Now imagine having to give a monkey a daily injection, or getting a tiger to…
- Your Pet’s Weight Isn’t a Willpower Problem · 1 h 19 minYou’ve cut the treats. You’re walking them more. They still haven’t lost weight, so you assume you’re doing something wrong. You’re probably not. Dr Ernie Ward has spent over…
- “He’s Just Getting Old” — And Other ‘Reasonable’ Pet Myths | Cat the Vet · 1 h 7 minYour old dog is slowing down. Sleeping more. Taking the stairs carefully. He’s just getting old, right? Maybe. Or maybe he’s in pain, and “he’s just getting old” is one of those…
- From Your Cat to a Cow: Dr Christine Staten on Running a Mixed Animal Practice · 51 minShe trained to deliver babies. She ended up delivering goats, treating zebras, and running one of the busiest mixed animal clinics around, and she wouldn’t have it any other way…
- Your Dog Isn’t the Problem: Tom Davis on What Really Breaks Training · 1 h 15 minDog pulling, biting, lunging, or just flat-out not listening? In this raw and honest episode, dog trainer Tom Davis tears down the myths keeping owners and their dogs stuck…
- Is It Burnout, Or Is It a Financial Trap? · 1 h 6 minMost veterinarians graduate knowing how to save lives. Almost none of them graduate knowing how to manage money, price their services without guilt, or build a business they can…
- Are cats truly aloof, or are we just misunderstanding them? · 1 h 12 minIn this fascinating episode, I was privileged to talk about my favourite topic: cats! Together, Mikel Delgado, author of Play With Your Cat, and I explored the mysterious world…
- Are bearded dragons really the “golden retrievers” of the reptile world? · 51 minJoin us for an informative episode with Adam Wickens, the creator behind Wickens Wicked Reptiles, one of YouTube’s largest reptile education platforms. In this episode, Adam…
- Why Most People Get Rabbit Ownership Wrong! · 1 h 1 minWhat happens when a chance pet store encounter transforms not only your life but an entire online community’s understanding of rabbits? In this deeply personal and…
- Conservation, Snakes & Changing Minds: Lance Jeffery Unfiltered · 1 h 3 minReptile expert and passionate conservationist Lance Jeffery joins us for an eye-opening, heartfelt conversation about shaking up wildlife education and animal care in South…
- More Than a Vet: Beating Burnout and Finding Balance with Dr Brooke · 1 h 11 minStep into the unpredictable world of emergency veterinary medicine with Brooke Schampers, a vet who has taken social media by storm by sharing the raw, unfiltered realities of…
- Wing Clipping, Diet & Bird Behaviour with Bird Nerd Sophie · 1 h 6 minAre you thinking about bringing a companion bird into your home? In this eye-opening episode, I sat down with avian expert Sophie Barnett (also known as Bird Nerd Sophie) to…
- What to Do If Your Pet Is Bitten by a Snake. Vet Advice That Saves Lives · 1 h 4 minHow dangerous are snake bites for your pets? What should you really do if your dog or cat meets a snake? In this episode, Dr Carla Evans and I have a wonderful and informative…
- Ultimate Reptile Guide: Lizard Secrets Inside! · 1 h 26 minEver wondered what it takes to keep a pet lizard happy, healthy, and thriving? Then join me for an exceptional and insightful conversation with Richard Boynton, the owner of…
- What Your Vet Doesn’t Let You See at the Vet ER · 1 h 8 minWhat really happens behind the scenes in the world of emergency vet care? In this episode, emergency veterinarian and educator Dr Brianna Tobin joins us to share the highs and…
- Unleashed: Inside the Heart, Humour, and Hard Truths of a Vet’s Life · 53 minJoin us for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation with Dr. Caitlin Venniker, veterinarian and author of the much-celebrated memoir “Unleashed.” In this episode, Caity and I…
