Unleashed Curiosity: Dog & Cat Health, Nutrition & Vet Advice by Vital Pet Life · Episode 30 · December 23, 2025 · 5 min
Breaking It Down with Dr. Amber: Why Gut Health Is the Key to Your Pet’s Happiness A Podcast For Dogs Taking Probiotic Supplement
Pet diabetes is becoming more common - and too often, it's caught late. In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, Donie Yamamoto and Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM break down what every dog and cat parent needs to know to support their pet's long-term care. Whether you're heading into the holiday season or a new year with fresh starts (and plenty of treats), this conversation covers why diabetes is rising in pets, how it affects dogs and cats differently, and the early signs worth discussing with your vet. Dr. Amber explains what's happening inside your pet's body - from insulin resistance in cats to autoimmune-driven diabetes in dogs - and which daily habits Dr. Amber recommends for long-term care. This episode also covers: The most important lifestyle changes pet parents can make today Bloodwork markers to ask your vet about (including the pet equivalent of A1C) Whether diabetes can be reversed in cats Holiday foods and everyday treats to avoid What to do if you have concerns about your pet's health If you believe informed care starts with knowledge, this episode is for you. 🐾 #PetDiabetes #HolidayPetHealth #DrAmberDVM #DogAndCatHealth #VitalPetLife ❤️ Connect with us: ᐧ Facebook - facebook.com/vitalpetlife ᐧ TikTok: @vitalpetlife ᐧ Instagram: @vitalpetlife ᐧ X: @vitalpetlife ᐧ YouTube: @vitalpetlife ᐧ Check out our website - www.vitalpetlife.com You may also enjoy: Breaking It Down with Dr. Amber - Why Gut Health Is the Key to Your Pet's Happiness https://smartlink.ausha.co/unleashedcuriosity/breaking-it-down-with-dr-amber-why-gut-health-is-the-key-to-your-pet-s-happiness-a-podcast-for-dogs-taking 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.