🐾 70% of Your Pet’s Immune System Starts in the Gut — Here’s Why That Matters

Did you know up to 70% of your dog or cat’s immune system lives in their gut? In this eye-opening episode of Breaking It Down with Dr. Amber, veterinarian Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM joins host Donie Yamamoto to unpack why gut health is the foundation of your pet’s overall wellness — and what every pet parent needs to know right now.

🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Your pet’s gut impacts far more than digestion. In this episode, we break down:

🦠 How the gut microbiome works (bacteria, fungi, and viruses explained simply)

💪 Why gut health directly affects immunity, allergies, skin, mood, and behavior

🚨 Common signs of gut imbalance — from diarrhea and gas to anxiety and dull coats

🌿 How modern diets, stress, and environmental toxins disrupt gut flora

🍽️ How to pair high-quality nutrition with probiotics for better long-term health

🐶🐱 Why Probiotics Matter for Dogs & Cats

With today’s processed foods, environmental stressors, and chemical exposure, many pets aren’t getting the gut support they need. Dr. Amber explains why probiotics are becoming essential in modern pet wellness & how the right probiotic can help restore balance naturally.

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Learn how Vital Pet Life’s Vital Probiotic was formulated to support healthy digestion, immune function, and overall vitality for dogs and cats.

📩 Join the Conversation

Have you tried probiotics for your pet? What changes did you notice?

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Because when your pet’s gut thrives, everything else follows.

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