Unleashed Curiosity by Vital Pet Life Podcast cracks the code on pet nutrition, health tips & keeping your fur fam happy and informed! ✨
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 care strategies backed by veterinary expertise. From Q & A with Dr. Amber to ingredient transparency, this podcast is your go-to source for today's pet care. It's time to get informed, inspired, and confident in your pet care choices.
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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 science that explains why it might not be an exaggeration at all.
🐕 The stats: 88% call it a soul-level connection, and half turn to their dog first for comfort, even before friends and family
✨ Why so many owners even know their dog's astrological sign
🧠 The oxytocin research behind mutual eye contact between dogs and their people
❤️ What this bond means for how we care for our dogs day to day
The takeaway: this connection is real and measurable, and it deserves the same level of care you would give any relationship that means this much to you.
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13 Oct 2026
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 down with Dr. Cliff Redford, veterinarian, author, filmmaker, and owner of Wellington Veterinary Hospital in Toronto. A three-week volunteer trip to Jamaica became a global mission, taking him to disaster zones, jungle clinics, and remote Arctic communities. Dr. Cliff also gives a first look at his memoir, Far and Wild: The Adventures of the Worldwide Vet.
Topics covered:
🌍 How a Jamaica trip became a global mission
🐾 Caring for pets in remote communities
💙 Why animals connect people across cultures
📖 Inside Far and Wild, Dr. Cliff's memoir
💙 Connect with our guest, Dr. Cliff Redford:
ᐧ Book "Far and Wild": farandwild.ca (http://farandwild.ca)
ᐧ Website: drcliff.ca (http://drcliff.ca)
ᐧ Instagram: @drcliffworldwidevet
ᐧ Facebook: facebook.com/cliff.redford (http://facebook.com/cliff.redford)
Publishing dates for Far and Wild:
ᐧ Canada: September 29, 2026 (already sold out on Amazon.ca (http://Amazon.ca) and a best-seller)
ᐧ U.S.: October 13, 2026
ᐧ Australia/New Zealand: November 10, 2026
ᐧ UK: November 12, 2026
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6 Oct 2026
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 Gina Gables, owner of Ma and Paw Kennel - Canine Training Services. Gina has spent 17 years training thousands of dogs to recognize and avoid rattlesnakes. She walks through what really happens on a rattlesnake avoidance course, and why she blends shaping and positive reinforcement instead of relying on one-trial learning. She also explains how a dog that knows the sight, sound, and smell of a rattlesnake can alert the whole family to danger.
What you'll learn:
How a multi-station course teaches dogs to recognize adult and baby rattlesnakes by sight, sound, and smell
Positive reinforcement vs. one-trial learning, and why a stressed dog can't learn
Why rattlesnake season can be any season in Southern California
Simple safety habits for trails, hikes, and the backyard
Gina's take on the rattlesnake vaccine and where avoidance training fits
How to build a snakebite emergency plan before you ever need one
Missed Part 1? Go back to Episode 103 for Dr. Amber's deep dive on snake season. https://vitalpet.life/unleashed-curiosity-episode-103 (https://vitalpet.life/unleashed-curiosity-episode-103)
Connect with our guest, Gina Gables:
🌐 SnakeSafeDog.com (http://SnakeSafeDog.com)
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Music: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0)
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Who has been a guest on Vital Pet Life Podcast
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Amy Piper
Svanika Balasubramanian
Svein Erik
Dr Czarina Calderon
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YouTube views
125,436
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100
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