Are you a fur mom too? This one's for you! Our first guest, Jasmin, a vital member and a fur mom of 8 dogs & 5 cats, discusses how she makes them get along and what it's like to be a fur mom—hosted by our Chief Treat Lady, Donie Yamamoto, and our veterinarian, Dr. Amber de Silva, DVM. She walks us through her journey and the responsibilities of being a pet parent. Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at ⁠podcast@vitalpetlife.com (mailto:podcast@vitalpetlife.com)⁠. Thank you for tuning in! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vitalpetlife/message Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Join Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM, as she dives into the individual benefits of each ingredient from Vital Pet Life's famous Oatmeal Shampoo, along with Donie Yamamoto. We’re talking baths—how often your pet needs one and why oatmeal is the go-to for itchy skin. Plus, a quick look at soothing, natural ingredients like aloe, chamomile, jojoba, and yucca. Clean, comfy pets, coming right up! Bonus: Even ferrets can benefit from oatmeal! 🎧 Listen now and give your pet the soothing care it deserves. Don’t forget to subscribe and share with fellow pet lovers! Connect with us: ᐧ Facebook - facebook.com/vitalpetlife (http://facebook.com/vitalpetlife) ᐧ TikTok: @vitalpetlife ᐧ Instagram: @vitalpetlife ᐧ X: @vitalpetlife ᐧ YouTube: @vitalpetlife ᐧ Check out our website - www.vitalpetlife.com (http://www.vitalpetlife.com/) Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at ⁠podcast@vitalpetlife.com (mailto:podcast@vitalpetlife.com)⁠! Thank you for tuning in! You may also listen here to our previous episode 🎙️ https://podcast.vitalpetlife.com/e/rd-with-donie-oatmeal-shampoo-for-dogs-and-cats/ Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Explore the natural power behind Vital Pet Life’s Oatmeal Aloe Vera Shampoo with Donie and Dr. Amber—uncovering how clean, soothing ingredients keep your pet’s skin and coat healthy, fresh, and chemical-free. 🧴 🛁 🐾 🎧 Hit play to learn why pet groomers love it! Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share! Connect with us: ᐧ Facebook - facebook.com/vitalpetlife (http://facebook.com/vitalpetlife) ᐧ TikTok: @vitalpetlife ᐧ Instagram: @vitalpetlife ᐧ X: @vitalpetlife ᐧ YouTube: @vitalpetlife ᐧ Check out our website - www.vitalpetlife.com (http://www.vitalpetlife.com/) Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at ⁠podcast@vitalpetlife.com (mailto:podcast@vitalpetlife.com)⁠ Thank you for tuning in! You may also listen here to our previous episode 🎙️ https://podcast.vitalpetlife.com/e/how-do-i-find-my-lost-pet/ (https://podcast.vitalpetlife.com/e/rd-with-donie-oatmeal-shampoo-for-dogs-and-cats/) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Did you know May is National Chip Your Pet Month? In this episode, we’re joined by Donie Yamamoto, co-founder and CEO of Vital Pet Life, along with Dr. Amber Da Silva, to break down everything you need to know about microchipping your pets. Whether you're a new pet parent or just curious about the process, this conversation covers all the essentials—and clears up some common myths, too! What microchipping actually is—and what it isn't (hint: it’s not a GPS 😄) plus a heartwarming real-life reunion story made possible by a microchip. If you care about your pet’s safety (and we know you do!), this is one episode you won’t want to miss. 🥹 Connect with us: ᐧ Facebook - facebook.com/vitalpetlife (http://facebook.com/vitalpetlife) ᐧ TikTok: @vitalpetlife (https://www.tiktok.com/@vitalpetlife) ᐧ Instagram: @vitalpetlife (https://www.instagram.com/vitalpetlife/) ᐧ X: @vitalpetlife (https://x.com/VitalPetLife) ᐧ YouTube: @vitalpetlife (https://www.youtube.com/@vitalpetlife/podcasts) ᐧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vitalpetlife ᐧ Check out our website - www.vitalpetlife.com (http://www.vitalpetlife.com/) Episode Highlights: [01:17] What’s microchipping? [03:19] What’s the youngest and oldest age you could microchip your dog and cat? [05:13] Myths or Fact 🤔 Besides dogs and cats, could you microchip other pets or animals? Find out here! (maybe 🐎 too 🤷🏻‍♀️) [06:24] Is microchipping considered GPS? Better listen to this episode! [07:43] Is it safe to microchip an unwell dog? [08:28] Find out if vets recommend microchipping your pet! [09:40] Why is microchipping important for pet owners? [10:35] Real life reunion of lost pets and pet owners 🥹 [11:05] Cool site to find your lost pet or let it reunite with its owner [13:21] Key Takeaways Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at ⁠podcast@vitalpetlife.com (mailto:podcast@vitalpetlife.com)⁠ Thank you for tuning in! You may also listen here to our previous episode 🎙️ https://podcast.vitalpetlife.com/e/vital-pet-life-joins-global-pet-expo-2025/ Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Vital Pet Life wrapped up our first tradeshow at the Global Pet Expo 2025 held from March 26–28 in Orlando, Florida. Join Donie Yamamoto, CEO and Founder of Vital Pet Life, and Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM, team veterinarian, as they share their first-hand experience from the tradeshow and it definitely won't be the last. Also, you may listen to Dr. Amber on The Barking Mad podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barking-mad/id1658577986?i=1000702828157 The Vital Pet Life team also met with our incredible partners at PSC, MSC, ASC, rePurpose Global and ORIVO—their shared commitment to sustainability made this experience even more meaningful. 🎧 Tune in to learn more how our experience went through! We'd like to thank everyone who took their time, supported us and visited our booth ❤️ Connect with us: ᐧ Facebook - facebook.com/vitalpetlife (http://facebook.com/vitalpetlife) ᐧ TikTok: @vitalpetlife (https://www.tiktok.com/@vitalpetlife) ᐧ Instagram: @vitalpetlife (https://www.instagram.com/vitalpetlife/) ᐧ X: @vitalpetlife (https://x.com/VitalPetLife) ᐧ YouTube: @vitalpetlife (https://www.youtube.com/@vitalpetlife/podcasts) ᐧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vitalpetlife ᐧ Check out our website - www.vitalpetlife.com (http://www.vitalpetlife.com/) Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at ⁠podcast@vitalpetlife.com (mailto:podcast@vitalpetlife.com)⁠ Thank you for tuning in! You may also listen here to our previous episode 🎙️  https://podcast.vitalpetlife.com/e/the-art-of-animal-therapy/ (https://podcast.vitalpetlife.com/e/the-art-of-animal-therapy/) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

🐾 😌 Get ready for tail wags and good vibes! April is National Therapy Animal Day, and we're celebrating all the cuddly companions who help bring calm to our chaos! Donie shares on how meditation and mindfulness tie into the magic of animal therapy, and Dr. Amber guides us in her take on the science behind why animals are natural healers. Tune in for a feel-good chat full of puppy love, mindfulness, and the surprising science behind why animals make the best therapists. A good cuddles in podcast form! 🥹 ❤️ Connect with us: ᐧ Facebook - facebook.com/vitalpetlife (http://facebook.com/vitalpetlife) ᐧ TikTok: @vitalpetlife (https://www.tiktok.com/@vitalpetlife) ᐧ Instagram: @vitalpetlife (https://www.instagram.com/vitalpetlife/) ᐧ X: @vitalpetlife (https://x.com/VitalPetLife) ᐧ YouTube: @vitalpetlife (https://www.youtube.com/@vitalpetlife/podcasts) ᐧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vitalpetlife ᐧ Check out our website - www.vitalpetlife.com (http://www.vitalpetlife.com/) Episode Highlights: [0:46]  What is National Therapy Animal Day? [02:48] Benefits of therapy animals for individuals [07:23] Puppy yoga session [09:36] What is the effect of therapy animals on people? [11:46] Key Takeaways Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at ⁠podcast@vitalpetlife.com (mailto:podcast@vitalpetlife.com)⁠ Thank you for tuning in! You may also listen here to our previous episode 🎙️ https://podcast.vitalpetlife.com/e/earth-day-55-impact-of-plastic-pollution-on-marine-lif[…]lasubramanian-ceo-co-founder-of-repurpose-global-part-2/ (https://podcast.vitalpetlife.com/e/earth-day-55-impact-of-plastic-pollution-on-marine-lif%5B%E2%80%A6%5Dlasubramanian-ceo-co-founder-of-repurpose-global-part-2/) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

🌏 In Part 2 of our Earth Month episode, join Donie Yamamoto and Dr. Amber Da Silva, featuring our guest, Svanika Balasubramanian, co-founder of rePurpose Global—the world’s leading Plastic Action Platform. Discover how rePurpose Global recovered over 60 million pounds of plastic waste, empowering waste workers across countries and many more. Vital Pet Life is proud to be a partner with rePurpose Global. Our supported project, Laut Yang Tenang, is protecting Indonesia’s coasts by intercepting ocean-bound plastic, especially low-value plastics often overlooked in traditional recycling systems. Tune in to learn how your everyday choices can drive real change! ♻️ Connect with us: ᐧ Facebook - facebook.com/vitalpetlife (http://facebook.com/vitalpetlife) ᐧ TikTok: @vitalpetlife (https://www.tiktok.com/@vitalpetlife) ᐧ Instagram: @vitalpetlife (https://www.instagram.com/vitalpetlife/) ᐧ X: @vitalpetlife (https://x.com/VitalPetLife) ᐧ YouTube: @vitalpetlife (https://www.youtube.com/@vitalpetlife/podcasts) ᐧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vitalpetlife ᐧ Check out our website - www.vitalpetlife.com (http://www.vitalpetlife.com/)--- Connect with our guest, rePurpose Global: ᐧ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/repurpose_global ᐧ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/repurposeglobal/ ᐧ Website - https://repurpose.global/ Episode Highlights: [0:30] Svanika shared some stories about the environmental and social impacts of rePurpose Global’s projects that go beyond just tackling plastic waste. [08:17] Vital Pet Life helps rePurpose recover wastes - how this process works and the change it’s creating in the project we are supporting. [14:36] Svanika's vision for rePurpose Global [18:01] In honor of Earth Month, how can our listeners get involved to amplify this movement and do something that can actually help combat the plastic waste crisis? [21:09] Key Takeaways Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at ⁠podcast@vitalpetlife.com (mailto:podcast@vitalpetlife.com)⁠ Thank you for tuning in! You may also listen here to our previous episode 🎙️ https://podcast.vitalpetlife.com/e/earth-day-55-impact-of-plastic-pollution-on-marine-lif[…]lasubramanian-ceo-co-founder-of-repurpose-global-part-1/ (https://podcast.vitalpetlife.com/e/earth-day-55-impact-of-plastic-pollution-on-marine-lif%5B%E2%80%A6%5Dlasubramanian-ceo-co-founder-of-repurpose-global-part-1/) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

🌏 In celebration of Earth Day’s 55th anniversary on April 22, we’re spotlighting this year’s theme: OUR POWER, OUR PLANET™. Join us as we welcome Svanika Balasubramanian, Co-Founder and CEO of rePurpose Global, to discuss how we can all take action to fight plastic pollution and build a more sustainable, circular future. Don’t miss this inspiring Earth Month episode Part 1! 🎧🐾 Connect with us: ᐧ Facebook - facebook.com/vitalpetlife (http://facebook.com/vitalpetlife) ᐧ TikTok: @vitalpetlife (https://www.tiktok.com/@vitalpetlife) ᐧ Instagram: @vitalpetlife (https://www.instagram.com/vitalpetlife/) ᐧ X: @vitalpetlife (https://x.com/VitalPetLife) ᐧ YouTube: @vitalpetlife (https://www.youtube.com/@vitalpetlife/podcasts) ᐧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vitalpetlife ᐧ Check out our website - www.vitalpetlife.com (http://www.vitalpetlife.com/) --- Connect with our guest, rePurpose Global: ᐧ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/repurpose_global ᐧ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/repurposeglobal/ ᐧ Website - https://repurpose.global/ Episode Highlights: [3:25] What inspired Svanika to start rePurpose Global, and what was the moment she knew this movement could make a real difference? [14:38] Svanika shares the importance of a circular economy and how rePurpose helps that goal. [22:12] How can the pet sector play a greater role in ushering forward the circular economy? Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at ⁠podcast@vitalpetlife.com (mailto:podcast@vitalpetlife.com)⁠ Thank you for tuning in! You may also listen here to our previous episode 🎙️  https://podcast.vitalpetlife.com/e/breaking-it-down-with-dr-amber-vital-hip-joint-for-dogs-and-cats/ Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Join our team veterinarian, Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM, for her first segment of breaking down the ingredients. She will deep-dive into the incredible benefits of collagen for your pets from our upcoming new product, Vital Hip & Joint for Dogs and Cats. Dr. Amber will explore how collagen plays a vital role in joint health and mobility, helping to support cartilage, reduce stiffness, and improve movement. We'll explore: ✔️ Joint Health and Mobility ✔️ Skin and Coat Health ✔️ Digestive Support ✔️ Nail and Dental Health ✔️ Bone and Muscle Support Tune in for an in-depth look at how collagen can meaningfully improve your pet’s health and well-being! ❤️ Connect with us: ᐧ Facebook - facebook.com/vitalpetlife (http://facebook.com/vitalpetlife) ᐧ TikTok: @vitalpetlife (https://tiktok.com/@vitalpetlife) ᐧ Instagram: @vitalpetlife (https://www.instagram.com/vitalpetlife/) ᐧ X: @vitalpetlife (https://x.com/VitalPetLife) ᐧ YouTube: @vitalpetlife (https://www.youtube.com/@vitalpetlife) ᐧ Check out our website - www.vitalpetlife.com (http://www.vitalpetlife.com/) Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at ⁠podcast@vitalpetlife.com (mailto:podcast@vitalpetlife.com)⁠ Thank you for tuning in! You may also listen here to our previous episode 🎙️ https://podcast.vitalpetlife.com/e/protect-your-pets-common-deadly-poisons-in-your-home/ Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

As pet parents, our top priority is keeping our furry friends safe and healthy, both inside and outside the home. Have you thought of pet-proofing your home? Dr. Amber shares her advice and tips on how to prevent our pets from being poisoned. Join us as we explore all the essential information that every pet parent needs to know, from the most common household poisons for pets, such as the medicines we take that we might have dropped accidentally, the toxic plants we thought were pretty but could endanger our pet's health, practical tips on what to do and a lot more! Tune in to ensure your home is a safe space for your beloved fur-companions!  🏡🐾   Connect with us: ᐧ Facebook - facebook.com/vitalpetlife (http://facebook.com/vitalpetlife) ᐧ TikTok: @vitalpetlife (https://tiktok.com/@vitalpetlife) ᐧ Instagram: @vitalpetlife (https://www.instagram.com/vitalpetlife/) ᐧ X: @vitalpetlife (https://x.com/VitalPetLife) ᐧ YouTube: @vitalpetlife (https://www.youtube.com/@vitalpetlife) ᐧ Check out our website - www.vitalpetlife.com (http://www.vitalpetlife.com/)   Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at ⁠podcast@vitalpetlife.com⁠ Thank you for tuning in! You may also listen here to our previous episode 🎙️ https://podcast.vitalpetlife.com/e/rd-with-donie-vital-hip-joint-for-dogs-cats/ Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.