Animal Airwaves
Airs Fridays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
A call-in radio show featuring experts from the UF Veterinary Hospitals speaking on a variety of animal health-related topics. The show, hosted by Dana Hill of WUFT, features UF faculty clinicians, who speak about common veterinary problems in their area of expertise. Listeners can call in to 352-392-8989 with questions related to the topic being discussed.
Recent Episodes
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Keeping Fido fit isn’t only important for pup’s mental and physical health, but also a great way to build your bond and keep you active as well. However, just as...
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The research on feline diseases and treatments has traditionally lagged behind that of dogs. But now with an estimated 220 to 373 million pet cats around the world, it’s time...
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To treat canine seizures effectively, they first need to be accurately characterized. That’s challenging when pooch parents may be the only ones witnessing these events. Now, an international team of...
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As increasing numbers of cannabis-derived products become available for people, veterinarians are often asked whether they are safe for pets. When state laws legalize marijuana for people, those laws don’t...
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Although we hear lots about raw food diets, cooked or processed commercial pet foods also need to be prepared and stored properly. First, make sure that bags and cans of...
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Feline panleukopenia [pan-loo-kow-PEE-nee-ah] is a viral disease that often kills or severely debilitates cats — especially kittens and sick or unvaccinated adult cats. It’s extremely contagious and can spread like...
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Particularly heat-susceptible dogs, like double-coated breeds, need extra cooling strategies for protection in extreme heat. One family learned this in a tragic way. With their 4-year-old Newfoundland in the backseat...
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Although healthy algae is an important part of aquatic ecosystems, the right conditions can promote the growth of dangerous types of algae. These harmful algal [AL-gull] blooms are most likely...
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A 12-year study of more than 130,000 dairy cows showed that severe heat reduces their milk production by about 10 percent. What’s more, that lower production can last up to...
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Nearly 50,000 cases of the blood vessel cancer called canine hemangiosarcoma are diagnosed each year in the U.S. It’s invariably fatal, although removing the dog’s spleen and chemotherapy may extend...