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

The Vet Who Goes Anywhere: Dr. Cliff Redford on a Life of International RescueIn 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.caᐧ Website: drcliff.caᐧ Instagram: @drcliffworldwidevetᐧ Facebook: facebook.com/cliff.redfordPublishing dates for Far and Wild:ᐧ Canada: September 29, 2026 (already sold out on Amazon.ca and a best-seller)ᐧ U.S.: October 13, 2026ᐧ Australia/New Zealand: November 10, 2026ᐧ UK: November 12, 2026❤️ Connect with us:ᐧ Check out our website: http://www.unleashedcuriosity.com/ᐧ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/unleashed-curiosity-podcastᐧ Facebook -facebook.com/vitalpetlifeᐧ TikTok:@vitalpetlifeᐧ Instagram:@vitalpetlifeᐧ X:@vitalpetlifeᐧ YouTube:@vitalpetlifeᐧ Check out our website: www.vitalpetlife.com🎧 You may also enjoy:Music: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0)Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at [email protected]. Thank you for tuning in!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 smellPositive reinforcement vs. one-trial learning, and why a stressed dog can't learnWhy rattlesnake season can be any season in Southern CaliforniaSimple safety habits for trails, hikes, and the backyardGina's take on the rattlesnake vaccine and where avoidance training fitsHow to build a snakebite emergency plan before you ever need oneMissed Part 1? Go back to Episode 103 for Dr. Amber's deep dive on snake season. https://vitalpet.life/unleashed-curiosity-episode-103Connect with our guest, Gina Gables:🌐 SnakeSafeDog.com❤️ Connect with us:ᐧ Check out our website: UnleashedcuriosityUnleashed Curiosity: Dog & Cat Health, Nutrition & Vet Advice by Vital Pet Lifeᐧ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/unleashed-curiosity-podcastᐧ Facebook -facebook.com/vitalpetlifeᐧ TikTok:@vitalpetlifeᐧ Instagram:@vitalpetlifeᐧ X:@vitalpetlifeᐧ YouTube:@vitalpetlifeᐧ Check out our website: www.vitalpetlife.com🎧 You may also enjoy: https://smartlink.ausha.co/unleashedcuriosity/new-state-laws-are-reshaping-pet-sales-vet-care-animal-welfareMusic: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0)Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at [email protected]. Thank you for tuning in!#UnleashedCuriosity #RattlesnakeAvoidanceTraining #RattlesnakeSafety #SnakeSafeDog #SnakeSeason #DogSafetyHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

🐾 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. Amber break down four new state laws reshaping how pets are sourced, treated, and cared for, and what each one actually means for you.📹 Washington expands telehealth access for vets, and redefines what counts as a valid vet-client relationship 🐶 Colorado bans pet store sales of dogs and cats starting 2028, with exceptions for adoption events, shelters, and breeders ⛓️ Alabama sets its first statewide standards for tethering and outdoor shelter, with real penalties for violations 🌿 Maryland clarifies that vets can't be disciplined just for discussing CBD with pet ownersFour states, four different angles, but one theme: access is opening up in some places, and accountability is tightening in others.❤️ Connect with us:ᐧ Check out our website: http://www.unleashedcuriosity.com/ᐧ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/unleashed-curiosity-podcastᐧ Facebook -facebook.com/vitalpetlifeᐧ TikTok:@vitalpetlifeᐧ Instagram:@vitalpetlifeᐧ X:@vitalpetlifeᐧ YouTube:@vitalpetlifeᐧ Check out our website: www.vitalpetlife.com🎧 You may also enjoy: The Human-Canine Bond: Relationship-First Pet Care with Shauna Vidueira https://smartlink.ausha.co/unleashedcuriosity/the-human-canine-bond-relationship-first-pet-care-with-shauna-vidueiraMusic: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0)Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at [email protected]. Thank you for tuning in!#PetHealth #PetCare #PetLaw #AnimalWelfare #PetOwnerTips #VetCare #UnleashedCuriosityHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 Silva sit down with Shauna Vidueira - founder of The Pup Scholar, certified dog trainer, and researcher at the Social Relationships Lab at the University of South Florida - for a conversation that reframes what caring for your dog truly means.She brings nearly two decades of experience and one belief: the bond between you and your dog is a relationship. And like any relationship, it evolves.In this episode:🐾 How psychology gave Shauna a language for patterns she had observed for years🐾 What changes between puppyhood, adolescence, adulthood, and senior years - and how to care for the dog in front of you, not the dog you remember🐾 The one free action every pet parent can take this week to know their dog betterIf you have ever felt pressure to buy your way to better pet care, this episode is for you.Connect with our guest, Shauna Vidueira:ᐧ 🌐 thepupscholar.comᐧ Instagram: @thepupscholarᐧ Facebook: @ThePupScholar❤️ Connect with us:ᐧ Website: http://www.unleashedcuriosity.com/ᐧ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/unleashed-curiosity-podcastᐧ Facebook: @vitalpetlifeᐧ TikTok:@vitalpetlifeᐧ Instagram:@vitalpetlifeᐧ X:@vitalpetlifeᐧ YouTube:@vitalpetlifeᐧ Check out our website: www.vitalpetlife.com🎧 You may also enjoy: Keeping Your Pets Safe During Wildfire Season https://smartlink.ausha.co/unleashedcuriosity/keeping-your-pets-safe-during-wildfire-seasonMusic: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0)Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at [email protected]. Thank you for tuning in!#UnleashedCuriosity #VitalPetLife #HumanCanineBond #PetParenting #DogBehavior #RelationshipFirstPetCare #ThePupScholar #DogTraining #PetPsychology #AnimalBehavior #SeniorDog #AdolescentDog #PetCare #DogMom #DogParent #CaregiverGuilt #PetWellbeing #ConsciousPetParenting #DogLife #KnowYourDogHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

🐾 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 scenarios every pet parent should know: smoky air with no evacuation, and an actual evacuation order.🔥 How to protect your pet when outdoor air quality drops, even if the fire itself is far away 🧩 Indoor enrichment ideas to keep pets from getting restless when walks and yard time aren't an option 🎒 What actually belongs in a pet emergency go bag, and why packing it before fire season starts matters 🏷️ Why an out-of-date microchip can keep families from reuniting with a pet during an evacuation 🏠 What to check for once you're allowed back home after a fire passesA little preparation now can make an incredibly stressful day far more manageable.❤️ Connect with us:ᐧ Check out our website: UnleashedcuriosityUnleashed Curiosity: Dog & Cat Health, Nutrition & Vet Advice by Vital Pet Lifeᐧ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/unleashed-curiosity-podcastᐧ Facebook -facebook.com/vitalpetlifeᐧ TikTok:@vitalpetlifeᐧ Instagram:@vitalpetlifeᐧ X:@vitalpetlifeᐧ YouTube:@vitalpetlifeᐧ Check out our website: www.vitalpetlife.com🎧 You may also enjoy: Why Grooming Matters More in the Summer https://smartlink.ausha.co/unleashedcuriosity/why-grooming-matters-more-in-the-summerMusic: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0)Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at [email protected]. Thank you for tuning in!#PetHealth #PetCare #WildfireSafety #PetEvacuation #PetEmergencyKit #PetParents #UnleashedCuriosityHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.