Paws and Effect

Inside South Africa's Snaring Crisis

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, o

When ‘Bad Behaviour’ Is Actually a Medical Problem

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 ca

Nail Clippers, Carriers and Eye Drops Without the Fight!

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 tig

Your Pet’s Weight Isn’t a Willpower Problem

You’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

“He’s Just Getting Old” — And Other ‘Reasonable’ Pet Myths | Cat the Vet

Your 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

From Your Cat to a Cow: Dr Christine Staten on Running a Mixed Animal Practice

She 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 ot

Your Dog Isn’t the Problem: Tom Davis on What Really Breaks Training

Dog 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 st

Is It Burnout, Or Is It a Financial Trap?

Most 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 t

Are cats truly aloof, or are we just misunderstanding them?

In 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

Are bearded dragons really the “golden retrievers” of the reptile world?

Join 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,

Why Most People Get Rabbit Ownership Wrong!

What 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 insig

Conservation, Snakes & Changing Minds: Lance Jeffery Unfiltered

Reptile expert and passionate conservationist Lance Jeffery joins us for an eye-opening, heartfelt conversation about shaking up wildlife education and animal care in Sou

More Than a Vet: Beating Burnout and Finding Balance with Dr Brooke

Step 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 realiti

Wing Clipping, Diet & Bird Behaviour with Bird Nerd Sophie

Are 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

What to Do If Your Pet Is Bitten by a Snake. Vet Advice That Saves Lives

How 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 infor

Ultimate Reptile Guide: Lizard Secrets Inside!

Ever 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 owne

What Your Vet Doesn’t Let You See at the Vet ER

What 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 hig

Unleashed: Inside the Heart, Humour, and Hard Truths of a Vet’s Life

Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation with Dr. Caitlin Venniker, veterinarian and author of the much-celebrated memoir “Unleashed.” In this episode, Caity

The Elephant in the Room: Truth, Controversy & Captivity

What does it truly take to rescue and care for endangered elephants? In this heartfelt episode, I was joined by Nigel Mason, founder of Mason Elephant Park in Bali, for

Predator Watch: Keeping Your Dogs & Cats Safe Outdoor

Worried about birds of prey threatening your pets or backyard chickens? This episode of Paws and Effect is all about the facts (and myths!) about raptors like crowned ea