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Beyond the Bowl: How Keepsakes Help Pet Parents Hold On ft. Scott Meier

Beyond the Bowl: How Keepsakes Help Pet Parents Hold On ft. Scott Meier Most pet parents think of the bond in terms of daily life. Scott Meier thinks of it in terms of w

Why Nearly Half of Pet Parents Say Their Dog Is Their Soulmate

Half of dog owners say their dog, not a romantic partner, is their soulmate. Donie and Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM break down a new survey on the pet-owner bond, and the scie

The Vet Who Goes Anywhere: Dr. Cliff Redford on a Life of International Rescue

The Vet Who Goes Anywhere: Dr. Cliff Redford on a Life of International Rescue In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, Donie Yamamoto and Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM, sit do

Snake Season Part 2: How Dogs Learn to Avoid Rattlesnakes with Gina Gables

Your dog stops on the trail, tail down, and won't take another step. Would you know what they're trying to tell you? In this episode, Dr. Amber Da Silva sits down with G

New State Laws Are Reshaping Pet Sales, Vet Care & Animal Welfare

🐾 Four states just passed real laws touching pet sales, vet care, and animal welfare, and most pet parents have no idea any of it happened. In this episode, Donie and Dr

The Human-Canine Bond: Relationship-First Pet Care with Shauna Vidueira

Is Good Pet Care Something You Buy? with Shauna Vidueira What if the most important thing you could give your dog costs nothing at all? Donie Yamamoto and Dr. Amber Da S

Keeping Your Pets Safe During Wildfire Season

🐾 Wildfire smoke can affect your pet long before the flames are anywhere close to your home. In this episode, Dr. Amber Da Silva joins Donie to cover two wildfire scenar

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