Unleashed Curiosity by Vital Pet Life
Unleashed Curiosity by Vital Pet Life Podcast cracks the code on pet nutrition, wellness hacks & keeping your fur fam thriving! ✨ Join Donie Yamamoto, CEO and Founder and Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM as they share practical advice, expert insights, and myth-busting truths to help you become a more confident, educated, and empowered pet parent. We’re here to dispel misinformation, break down pet ingredients, and highlight key pet wellness strategies backed by veterinary expertise. From Q & A with Dr. Amber to ingredient transparency, this podcast is your authority on today’s pet care. It’s time to get informed, inspired, and confident in your pet wellness choices. Need clean supplements? We got you! Tune in, follow & unleash your pet questions: podcast@vitalpetlife.com ➡️ You could be next episode’s superstar! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Episodes
Discover how technology is transforming pet care. 🐾 In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, we sit down with Dr. Christie Long, Head of Veterinary Medicine at Modern Animal, to explore how innovation is reshaping veterinary practice, supporting vets, and strengthening the bond between pets and their parents.
🎧 From telemedicine to building better workplaces for vets—get a glimpse into the future of veterinary care.
🎉 Happy Pet Wellness Month! In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, Donie Yamamoto, CEO & Founder of Vital Pet Life, and Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM, share practical ways to boost your pet’s health. From preventive care to everyday wellness checks, discover simple tips to keep your furry friend happy and thriving. Plus, learn how pets can even improve your well-being. 🐾 ✨
What You’ll Learn:
🐾What “pet wellness” really means be...
🎙️ Welcome Back to Unleashed Curiosity by Vital Pet Life Podcast: Breaking It Down with Dr. Amber! :feet:
On this episode, we dive deep into the amazing benefits of Vital Pet Life’s Fish Oil with our team veterinarian, Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM. If you're curious about how to improve your pet’s skin, coat, joints, and overall health, this episode is packed with the insights you need!
🔍 What You Can Expect:
The top benefits...
In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity's R+D with Donie, CEO & Founder of Vital Pet Life, Donie Yamamoto and team veterinarian, Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM, share the research and development behind Vital Pet Life’s Fish Oil. Backed by ORIVO verification and MSC sustainability certification, this blend of pollock and salmon oil provides pets with essential omega-3s for skin and coat health, among other benefits.
Tune in to learn...
In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM welcomes Karen Lee Stevens, Founder of Therapy Dogs of America. A lifelong Santa Barbara native, Karen has spent the past six years sharing the healing presence of therapy dogs in schools, senior care facilities, and community organizations.
Together, they explore the inspiring journey behind Therapy Dogs of America, the impact of its programs like Wag Well—which he...
In this episode of Breaking It Down with Dr. Amber, we’re diving into the updated formula behind our latest product—Vital Hip + Joint for Dogs & Cats. Dr. Amber walks us through the powerful new ingredients, why they were chosen, and how they work together to support your pet’s mobility and joint health at every stage of life.
Episode Highlights:
🐾 How our pets’ mobility naturally changes with age
🧬 What makes Vita...
In this episode of Donie's R+D, we explore the benefits of Vital Hip & Joint—our ocean-based, vet-formulated supplement for dogs and cats. Made with powerful ingredients which supports joint health, mobility, and comfort. Learn how our clean, potent powder stands apart from generic, filler-heavy options.
Let's explore:
Why pets need joint support
What makes Vital Hip & Joint unique
Testimonial from our paw-some customer
In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, Donie Yamamoto and Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM, dive into an often-overlooked topic: joint health in pets. From early warning signs to the power of prevention, they break down how exercise, weight management, and high-quality supplements can help your dog or cat stay active and pain-free for life.
🎧 Learn what to watch for, what works and what to avoid.
In this inspiring episode of Unleashed Curiosity, Donie Yamamoto and Dr. Amber Da Silva sit down with Megan and Robert, the founders of Farmer & The Flea—a grassroots open-air market that grew into a movement of healing, community, and animal rescue. What began in 2019 as a small coastal market in Summerland, California, blossomed during COVID into a sanctuary of connection, resilience, and purpose.
Megan and Robert share ho...
In honor of National Immunization Awareness Month, we’re joined by Donie Yamamoto, CEO and Founder of Vital Pet Life, and Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM, team veterinarian, to explore why vaccinating your pets is one of the most important things you can do for their health and yours. From deadly viruses like rabies, parvo, and distemper to common concerns about side effects and vaccine schedules, this episode breaks down everything you ne...
Join Donie Yamamoto, CEO of Vital Pet Life, and Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM as they welcome Dr. Jake Burlet—veterinarian, entrepreneur, and CEO of CanBiocin for a deep dive into probiotics and gut health for dogs. Dr. Jake shares insights into the wolf biome, the science behind it, and why it may be a breakthrough ingredient for pet wellness. He'll discuss further the real benefits probiotics offer, the most compelling research, and ho...
Ready to give your dog the gut health nature intended?
Join Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM, our team's veterinarian, as she breaks down the ingredients of Vital Pet Life's latest product, Vital Probiotic for Dogs. Explore with Donie Yamamoto what probiotics really are and how Vital Probiotic supports your dog’s gut, immune system, and overall well-being—from puppyhood onward.
They break down the top clean, powerful ingredients, incl...
A new product that Vital Pet Life recently launched, Vital Probiotics for Dogs 🚀 In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of gut health with Donie Yamamoto and Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM as we explore Vital Probiotic for Dogs, a vet-developed solution designed to restore balance to your dog’s digestive system.
Discover how its unique blend of canine-specific and wolf-specific probiotic strains, along with prebiotics and...
Join Donie Yamamoto, CEO and Founder of Vital Pet Life, and Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM, as they unveil Vital Pet Life's two new powerful product lines: Vital Probiotic for Dogs and Vital Hip & Joint for Dogs and Cats.
Discover these veterinarian-developed supplements designed to support your pet’s mobility and overall wellness. Vital Hip & Joint, the new and improved mobility powder with just five clean ingredients includin...
Think your female cat should have kittens before being spayed? Think again. 🙀 In this episode, join Donie Yamamoto as she unveils a vet's perspective on cats from Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM, as she busts one of the most persistent feline myths—and it might just save your cat's life.
We also answer some of the most Googled cat questions:
How long do cats really live (and how to help them live longer)?
How long is a typical cat pr...
In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, hosts Donie Yamamoto and Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM, explore a vital yet often overlooked topic, pet hydration. Learn how to spot the signs of dehydration in your pets, from dry gums to dangerous lethargy, and understand how chronic dehydration can impact organs, especially in pets with kidney or urinary issues. Dr. Amber breaks down how much water your dog or cat really needs each day, how heat...
In this special 4th of July episode, Amy Piper of Tapping for Truth shares simple yet powerful EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) tips to help your dogs stay calm, centered, and connected during holiday stress. Whether they're navigating social gatherings, fireworks anxiety, or emotional triggers, these tapping tips will support their well-being and help them enjoy the celebration with ease.
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podc...
Join Donie and Dr. Amber in today’s episode. We’re diving into the world of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), also known as “Tapping,” with certified practitioner and trainer Amy Piper. Amy shares how tapping on key acupuncture points can help release stress, anxiety, and emotional blockages—not just for humans but for pets, too!
We’ll explore how EFT can benefit pet parents dealing with pet health, behavioral challenges, or a...
In the debut episode of Breaking It Down with Dr. Amber under Unleashed Curiosity, we explore the benefits of Vital Pet Life's Salmon Oil plus one of the most common pet parent questions: Why is salmon oil so helpful for itchy skin? Dr. Amber breaks down the science behind omega-3s, skin health, and inflammation—plus, she shares expert advice on how salmon oil supports your pet’s immune system, heart, joints, brain, and that silky-...
In this new episode of R+D with Donie, Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM and Donie Yamamoto dive into the story behind Vital Pet Life’s best-selling Salmon Oil—why it was created, what makes it different, and how it helps pets thrive. From a personal journey with Donie’s dog, Tuxedo, to ORIVO-verified sourcing and sustainability, discover the science, care, and integrity that go into every bottle. 🐟
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