Good Poops, Happy Dog: Getting to the Bottom of Digestive Trouble

What's Behind Your Dog's Digestive Discomfort - And Why Diet Alone May Not Be Enough

You've switched the food. You've been patient. But occasional loose stools, digestive gas, and coat issues keep coming back.

In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, Donie Yamamoto sits down with integrative veterinarian Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM to explore what most pet parents never hear: gut microbiome balance may play a central role in your dog's overall health - and diet changes alone may not be enough to support it.

Dr. Amber breaks down:
✔️ Why occasional loose stools, gas, and coat appearance may all relate to gut microbiome balance
✔️ The gut-skin connection and how probiotic support may benefit healthy skin and coat
✔️ What can affect microbiome balance (stress, diet changes - and how to support it)
✔️ Why even a nutritious diet works best when digestion and nutrient utilization are supported
✔️ The difference between single-strain and multi-strain probiotics - and why strain diversity matters
✔️ Why species-appropriate probiotic strains may better support your dog's gut microbiome than human-formulated products

If you're looking for a new framework for understanding your dog's digestive health from the inside out, this episode is for you.

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