What if the treats you give your dog every day are actually getting in the way of their best health?
In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, host Donie Yamamoto and veterinarian Dr. Amber Da Silva sit down with Beth Jackson the purpose-driven founder of Oliver P. Toliver's Thoroughly Tasty Treats for a conversation that will change how you think about every snack you hand your pup.
It all started with a 10-week-old rescue puppy who nearly died from Parvo. That fight for survival became the foundation of a brand built on one simple rule: every ingredient must earn its place.
In this episode, you'll discover:
🐾 Why "natural" and "grain-free" labels are largely marketing jargon and what to look for instead
🧠 What true mental enrichment looks like (and why a mentally satisfied dog is often healthier and more balanced than a physically tired one)
🦮 The magic of "sniffaris" and why 15 minutes of sniff-led walking beats a 2-mile run
❤️ How two rescue dogs became UCLA therapy dogs and the profound hospital stories that followed
🍠 Why Beth's ingredient standard is simple: "If I can't explain why it's in there, it shouldn't be"
📉 How daily treats are contributing to pet obesity and what the calorie math really looks like
Whether your dog is a rescue, a senior, a puzzle-loving genius, or a treat-motivated chaos machine this episode is for you.
Connect with our guest, Beth Jackson:
Website: oliverptoliver.com
Instagram: @oliver_p_toliver_dog_treats
🎉 GIVEAWAY ALERT — VPL × Oliver P. Toliver!
We've teamed up with Oliver P. Toliver's to give away an incredible prize bundle for your pup!
How to enter? Head to our Instagram to enter!
⏰ Giveaway runs June 23 – July 3 2026 | U.S. residents only.
You may also listen here to our previous episode 🎙️ https://vitalpet.life/unleashed-curiosity-episode-101
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
Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at podcast@vitalpetlife.com Thank you for tuning in!
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CastroWhat if the treats you give your dog every day are actually getting in the way of their best health?
In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, host Donie Yamamoto and veterinarian Dr. Amber Da Silva sit down with Beth Jackson the purpose-driven founder of Oliver P. Toliver's Thoroughly Tasty Treats for a conversation that will change how you think about every snack you hand your pup.
It all started with a 10-week-old rescue puppy who nearly died from Parvo. That fight for survival became the foundation of a brand built on one simple rule: every ingredient must earn its place.
In this episode, you'll discover:
🐾 Why "natural" and "grain-free" labels are largely marketing jargon and what to look for instead
🧠 What true mental enrichment looks like (and why a mentally satisfied dog is often healthier and more balanced than a physically tired one)
🦮 The magic of "sniffaris" and why 15 minutes of sniff-led walking beats a 2-mile run
❤️ How two rescue dogs became UCLA therapy dogs and the profound hospital stories that followed
🍠 Why Beth's ingredient standard is simple: "If I can't explain why it's in there, it shouldn't be"
📉 How daily treats are contributing to pet obesity and what the calorie math really looks like
Whether your dog is a rescue, a senior, a puzzle-loving genius, or a treat-motivated chaos machine this episode is for you.
Connect with our guest, Beth Jackson:
Website: oliverptoliver.com
Instagram: @oliver_p_toliver_dog_treats
🎉 GIVEAWAY ALERT — VPL × Oliver P. Toliver!
We've teamed up with Oliver P. Toliver's to give away an incredible prize bundle for your pup!
How to enter? Head to our Instagram to enter!
⏰ Giveaway runs June 23 – July 3 2026 | U.S. residents only.
You may also listen here to our previous episode 🎙️ https://vitalpet.life/unleashed-curiosity-episode-101
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
Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at podcast@vitalpetlife.com Thank you for tuning in!
“Life of Riley” by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0)
Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.