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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Having your horse vaccinated routinely is important to ensure it stay protected against infectious diseases. However, each horse’s immune system is different, so horse owners should talk to their veterinarian...
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Veterinary oncology today makes use of increasingly sophisticated tools and methods for treating cancer in pets. In addition to surgery and medical therapy, or chemotherapy, radiation oncology is a veterinary specialty...
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Join us for a critical conversation about keeping your pets safe and out of the emergency room! Dr. Adesola Odunayo, a clinical associate professor of emergency and critical care at...
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Rhabdomyolysis [rhab-doe-my-AL-uh-sis], or rhabdo for short, occurs when muscles damaged during strenuous activity release proteins into the bloodstream. As these toxins travel to other organs, they can be deadly. Apart...
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Chances are you’ve heard a lot about ways to protect your pets from wildfires. But what about keeping them safe from the dangers that lurk afterward? Smoke, ash and heat...
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If you presume that your pet’s supplements, treats, toys and other accessories have met safety and regulatory benchmarks, don’t be so sure. These items are not regulated by the Consumer...
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Now that it’s spring, flowers will take center stage. While we enjoy them, some can be deadly for pets. When it comes to cats, lilies top that list. Any exposure...
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is the deadliest tick-transmitted disease in the United States. It affects dogs and people — especially children — and for decades has ravaged southwestern Native American...
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During migrations over thousands of miles, songbirds rest during daylight hours and fly at night. In contrast to the many larger birds flying in flocks, songbirds tend to fly solo....
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Horses develop wounds in many ways. One is by infection with a water-loving microbe. Pythium [PITH-ee-uhm] insidiosum [in-sid-ee-OH-sum] is an aquatic mold that thrives in warm climates, like the Gulf...