Paws and Effect

If 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 dog working hard to breathe. And breathing is only part of the story. Spinal, digestive and dental problems are common in these breeds, and many owners don’t connect them to the dog’s shape.Carra sits down with two vets who see the results every week: Dr Sara Boyd, a board-certified small animal specialist surgeon, and Dr Martin de Scally.In this episode:How to tell charm from a dog that’s strugglingThe problems beyond breathing that owners rarely hear aboutWhat surgery can and can’t fixWhat to do before you buy, and what to look for in a breederWhen it’s an emergency and can’t waitIf you love one of these dogs, this isn’t about guilt. It’s about making sure they can breathe.If your dog is struggling to breathe, collapses or overheats, get to a vet immediately.Connect with Dr Carra:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarra/Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: https://hillcrestvets.co.za/Connect with Dr Martin & Sara:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiltonvethospital/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiltonveterinaryhospital/Website: https://hiltonvethospital.co.za/Podcast Production:This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed onsite at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital.Kythe Creative: https://kythecreative.co.za/THIS EPISODES SPONSORS:Ultra Pet:This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet a try. Check them out here at www.ultra-pet.co.zaJust For Pets:Justforpets.co.za is proud to sponsor this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Visit their website for all your pet needs and find everything from toys to food and much more. The team over at Just For Pets believe that every pet deserves the best care possible, and that's why we offer a wide range of products to help keep your furry friend happy and healthy - Check them out at https://www.justforpets.co.za/FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND GUEST APPEARANCES, Email us at [email protected] and we'll get in touch with you.Don't forget to LIKE this if you found it helpful, SUBSCRIBE for more episodes and content like this.-------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Popularity trends in dog breeds06:48 Identifying issues with dog anatomy14:58 Discussing pet breed health issues21:40 Addressing multiple pet health issues22:57 Discussing pet health concerns29:17 Laryngeal collapse in dogs34:11 Discussing surgical options for dogs41:38 Measuring surgical outcomes45:15 Encouraging elective surgery for dogs54:13 Bacteria and dental disease in dogs57:15 Balancing dog diets with treats01:01:23 Spinal and bone issues in dogs01:07:48 Goal-oriented therapy in veterinary care01:13:15 Discussing cost transparency01:21:56 Monthly vet professional development01:23:42 Encouragement for pet surgeries

Chickens 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 you killed. So by the time you notice something's wrong, she may have been unwell for days, and you may have very little time left to help her.That's the hard truth at the heart of this episode. Carra sits down with poultry expert Nikki Husted, author of newly released A Healthy Home Flock, on how to spot trouble early, when your birds are working hard to hide it.In this episode:The subtle behaviour changes that are your real early warning systemWhy observing your flock daily is the single best thing you can doThe truth about homemade feed, quarantine and introducing new birdsThe first-aid essentials every keeper should have before they need themConnect with Dr Carra:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarra/Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: https://hillcrestvets.co.za/Connect with Nikki Husted:Linktree: https://beacons.ai/purelychickensFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PurelyChickens/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purelychickens/Website: https://purelychickens.com/Podcast Production:This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed onsite at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital.Kythe Creative: https://kythecreative.co.za/THIS EPISODES SPONSORS:Ultra Pet:This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet a try. Check them out here at www.ultra-pet.co.zaJust For Pets:Justforpets.co.za is proud to sponsor this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Visit their website for all your pet needs and find everything from toys to food and much more. The team over at Just For Pets believe that every pet deserves the best care possible, and that's why we offer a wide range of products to help keep your furry friend happy and healthy - Check them out at https://www.justforpets.co.za/FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND GUEST APPEARANCES, Email us at [email protected] and we'll get in touch with you.Don't forget to LIKE this if you found it helpful, SUBSCRIBE for more episodes and content like this.-------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Introduction00:24 Identifying chicken health issues03:12 Monitoring chicken behaviour and egg-laying06:48 Checking chicken droppings for health11:35 Adopting and quarantining new chickens16:10 Risks of homemade chicken feed19:35 Tracking my chickens' info21:53 Identifying chicken health issues23:58 Checking chickens for leg injuries28:04 Checking for chicken crop issues31:50 Home remedies for egg-bound hens37:14 Administering Fluids to Chicken39:08 Chickens: Essential first aid kit44:27 Importance of finding chicken vets45:26 Caring for chickens as pets48:41 Podcast interview gratitude

A 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, occasionally someone's dog, is caught, and the wire doesn't let go.Cheap, silent, and everywhere.Conservationists call snares the silent killers.Our guest walks that bush and pulls them out. On a bad day, his team finds dozens; they've found eighty in a single day. He's asked to stay anonymous, and once you hear who's on the other side of this work, you'll understand exactly why.This is poaching most people never picture: not helicopters and rhino horn, but a quiet, industrial-scale slaughter happening close to home.We talk about what snares do, why the problem is growing, the real risk of the work, and what you can actually do about it.Connect with Dr Carra:Website: https://drcarra.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarra/Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: https://hillcrestvets.co.za/Connect with Snare Aware:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snareaware/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snareaware/Podcast Production:This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed onsite at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital.Kythe Creative: https://kythecreative.co.za/THIS EPISODES SPONSORS:Ultra Pet:This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet a try. Check them out here at www.ultra-pet.co.zaJust For Pets:Justforpets.co.za is proud to sponsor this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Visit their website for all your pet needs and find everything from toys to food and much more. The team over at Just For Pets believe that every pet deserves the best care possible, and that's why we offer a wide range of products to help keep your furry friend happy and healthy - Check them out at https://www.justforpets.co.za/FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND GUEST APPEARANCES, Email us at [email protected] and we'll get in touch with you.Don't forget to LIKE this if you found it helpful, SUBSCRIBE for more episodes and content like this.--------------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Snaring in ancient and modern times10:27 Spotting signs of poaching activity12:31 Understanding Poaching Snares and Adaptations19:55 SPCA education program involvement26:46 Responding to lost pet alerts30:09 Difficulties in animal rescue work33:42 Training for wildlife rescue38:55 Illegal hunting with dogs in KZN43:26 Finding snares near childhood home51:29 Keeping Pets Safe from Wildlife58:46 Identifying poachers by snare signatures01:01:41 Joining the volunteer group01:05:31 Dreaming of full-time commitment

Your 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 things stubbornness, spite, aggression, or just old age. Often, they’re something else entirely, a pet in pain, unwell, or frightened, telling you the only way it can.Veterinary behaviourist Dr Megan Petroff joins me to untangle one of the hardest questions in pet care: when a behaviour change is medical, when it’s behavioural, and when it’s both, and how to tell the difference before you try to correct it.In this episode:•⁠  ⁠Real behaviour changes that turned out to signal serious illness•⁠  ⁠Why “he’s just getting old” can be a dangerous assumption•⁠  ⁠How to tell pain, fear and illness apart•⁠  ⁠The truth about behaviour medication, beyond “last resort” and “quick fix”•⁠  ⁠When to push for more testing, and how to raise it with your vetDr Megan Petroff is a veterinary behaviourist with residency training in clinical behavioural medicine.Subscribe!Connect with Dr Carra:Website: https://drcarra.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarra/Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: https://hillcrestvets.co.za/Connect with Dr Megan Petroff:Instagram: @longIslandbehaviorFacebook: facebook.com/p/Veterinary-Behavior-with-Dr-Megan-PetroffTikTok: @LongIslandBehaviorWebsite: goldcoastcvc.com/veterinarians/megan-petroffPodcast Production:This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed onsite at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital.Kythe Creative: https://kythecreative.co.za/THIS EPISODES SPONSORS:Ultra Pet:This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet a try. Check them out here at www.ultra-pet.co.zaJust For Pets:Justforpets.co.za is proud to sponsor this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Visit their website for all your pet needs and find everything from toys to food and much more. The team over at Just For Pets believe that every pet deserves the best care possible, and that's why we offer a wide range of products to help keep your furry friend happy and healthy - Check them out at https://www.justforpets.co.za/FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND GUEST APPEARANCES email us at [email protected], and we'll get in touch with you.Don't forget to LIKE this if you found it helpful, SUBSCRIBE for more episodes and content like this.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro00:24 Using medication for dog behavior disorders04:58 Limited use of veterinary medications07:50 Importance of follow-up in treatment10:58 Identifying dog behavior changes16:16 Identifying arthritis in aging dogs18:14 Recording concerns for vet consultation21:05 Identifying signs of dog illness24:32 Cat’s Tumor and Treatment Journey31:25 House training and punishment issues33:15 Cat’s elimination issues and diagnosis38:35 Treating Anxiety to Improve GI Health42:03 Choosing the right behavior specialist46:18 Managing behavioral disorders in pets47:08 Addressing dog behavioral issues51:21 Veterinary behavior care on social media

You’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 walk up and present its shoulder for one.Zookeepers do it every day. Not by force, they can’t force an animal that size, but by teaching it to take part willingly. And the same thing works on the cat under your bed.Carra sits down with Nicky Plaskitt, who spent over twenty years training zoo and aquarium animals to cooperate in their own care.In this episode:⁠Why your pet isn’t being difficult, and what the resistance is actually telling youThe two-minute exercise you can start tonightHow to stop the carrier being a warning signWhat to do when there’s no time to train, and the care can’t waitConnect with Dr Carra:Website: https://drcarra.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarra/Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: https://hillcrestvets.co.za/Connect with Nicky Plaskitt:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickyshapingbehaviourFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shapingbehaviour/Website: http://shapingbehaviour.com/Podcast Production:This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed on-site at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital.Kythe Creative: https://kythecreative.co.za/THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:Ultra Pet:This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet a try. Check them out here at www.ultra-pet.co.zaJust For Pets:Justforpets.co.za is proud to sponsor this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Visit their website for all your pet needs and find everything from toys to food and much more. The team over at Just For Pets believe that every pet deserves the best care possible, and that's why we offer a wide range of products to help keep your furry friend happy and healthy - Check them out at https://www.justforpets.co.za/FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND GUEST APPEARANCES, email us at [email protected], and we'll get in touch with you.Don't forget to LIKE this if you found it helpful, SUBSCRIBE for more episodes and content like this.------------------------------------------------------00:00 Challenges of Daily Animal Injections03:14 Training a pet for insulin injections08:02 Communicating with animals during training11:33 Understanding Animal Behavior13:39 Training animals with positive reinforcement17:59 Training pets with treats20:25 Teaching animals target training24:53 Teaching animals to wait30:04 Optimizing pet training environment32:22 Observing animal behavior signals35:31 Training dogs in new environments37:28 Emergency care for uncooperative animals40:51 Building trust with animals47:19 Deciding on pet care routines49:09 Discussing pet medication challenges55:14 Training Techniques and Qualifications57:53 Observing animal behavior cues59:58 Animal care expertise discussion