Unleashed Curiosity: Dog & Cat Health, Nutrition & Vet Advice by Vital Pet Life

Why Grooming Matters More in the Summer

🐾 Tick season and wildfire smoke have more in common than you'd think, and it all shows up on your pet's skin and coat. In this episode, Dr. Amber Da Silva joins Donie t

Why Your Pet's 'Bad Behavior' Is Actually Boredom And How to Fix It Today

Most pet parents know the signs when something's physically wrong - limping, vomiting, a dull coat. Far fewer recognize the signs of a bored pet, even though boredom is o

Tick & Flea Season: What's Actually Happening to Your Dog This Summer

"I found a tick on my dog and I feel terrible" - if that's you every summer, Dr. Amber Da Silva has good news: it's not on you. She joins Donie Yamamoto to explain what a

The Science of Animal Consciousness: Do Dogs and Cats Really Feel Emotions?

Do animals really feel things — or are we just projecting? In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, Donie and Dr. Amber dig into a new philosophy framework out of Michigan

Therapy Dogs, Mental Health & Community Impact with Jody Williams

Therapy Dogs in Jails, Clinics & Airports: The Human-Animal Bond in Action In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, Donie and Dr. Amber sit down with Jody Williams, Execu

Is Your Dog or Cat Overweight? The 2-Year Difference Pet Parents Miss

Donie kicks things off with a confession: after a few weeks of extra treats and fewer walks in the heat, she's pretty sure her dogs Tuxedo and Jean Martin have put on som

Your Pet in Bed: The Real Science on Sleep Disruption, Health Risks, and What a Vet Wants You to Know

Should Your Pet Sleep in Your Bed? In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, Donie and Dr. Amber Da Silva break down what the science actually says about co-sleeping with

Should You Take Your Dog Out in This Heat? What the Research Actually Says

Should You Take Your Dog Out in This Heat? What the Research Actually Says In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, Donie and Dr. Amber Da Silva break down why the number

The Healing Power of Dogs: Therapy Dog Training, Caregiving & the Bond That Saves Us with Susan Hartzler

Dogs, Grief and Caregiving: The Human Animal Bond In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, Donie sits down with Susan Hartzler, author and a recognized authority on thera

From Hype to Health: The Science Driving the Next Era of Pet Supplements

We don't wait for a cavity to start brushing our teeth, so why wait to support our pets? In this episode, Donie Yamamoto sits down with Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM, to unpack

Snake Season Is Here: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know Before It's Too Late

That dry, sprinkler-like buzz on a trail with your dog. If you've heard it, you know. Rattlesnake season is here - and this year it's already running hot. Dr. Amber Da S

Dog Longevity Decoded: Treats, Nutrition & Rescue Truths | Beth Jackson of Oliver P. Toliver’s Thoroughly Tasty Treats

What if the treats you give your dog every day are getting in the way of their care? In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, Donie Yamamoto and Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM s

Moving Well, Living Longer: The Link Between Mobility and Pet Longevity

Is your dog or cat slowing down? Before you chalk it up to normal aging, this episode might change how you see your pet's everyday movement. In this episode of Unleashed

Pet Supplements, Ethical Breeding & Vet-Approved Health Advice with Dr. Karyn Kanowski

What if your vet's training was shaped more by pharmaceutical companies than by nutrition science? In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, hosts Donie Yamamoto and Dr. Am

Good Poops, Happy Dog: Getting to the Bottom of Digestive Trouble

What's Behind Your Dog's Digestive Discomfort - And Why Diet Alone May Not Be Enough You've switched the food. You've been patient. But occasional loose stools, digestiv

The Future of Pet Wellness: What We Saw at Global Pet Expo 2026

Donie Yamamoto and Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM are back from Global Pet Expo 2026 with one major takeaway: pet health and nutrition are evolving fast - from personalized nutr

Why Your Dog NEEDS to Sniff on Walks (It's Not What You Think)

Your dog isn't walking - they're reading. Every fire hydrant, every blade of grass, every invisible trail left by a passing stranger - your dog is processing all of it t

60-Second Ingredient Deep Dive with Dr. Amber, DVM: Oatmeal in Pet Shampoo for Dogs and Cats

You've seen it on every pet shampoo. But do you actually know what it does? 🌾 In this 60-Second Ingredient Deep Dive, Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM breaks down one of the most

Dogs, Aging & the Future of Medicine: What We're Learning from Canine Aging Science & Health Breakthroughs

Your Dog Is Aging Like You - And That's Reshaping Medicine. The Dog Aging Project is tracking tens of thousands of dogs nationwide - and what researchers are finding cou

The One Why Cats Knead & Zoom at 3AM – 10 Weird Cat Behaviors Explained by a Vet

Your cat isn't weird. Science just finally caught up. 🐱 In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM decodes 10 cat behaviors that puzzle pet parents