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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Spring may feel fresh and bright, but the dry air and surges of pollen often trigger allergies that leave our animals’ eyes irritated, itchy and uncomfortably dry. Add to that...
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You may think of Toxocara, or roundworms, as parasites that only affect dogs and cats. But toxocariasis – roundworm infection – can cause serious disease in people, too. Dogs are...
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It’s normal to feel disappointment upon learning that your dog or cat was born with a congenital disease. The good news is that surgery can correct many congenital defects, giving...
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Our pets love springtime just as much as we do. But even in balmy weather, we need to protect them against potential dangers. Topping the list are parasites, like fleas,...
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Hanging on to your pet’s old medications can be risky, but what’s the best way to get rid of them? The safest method is to use take-back programs offered by...
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Each year, thousands of animal and plant species are objects of illegal wildlife trafficking. Many affected mammals — like elephants and rhinos — are well known, but chances are you’ve...
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Recently, dogs in need of critical first aid have received some positive news. Following a risk review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Mantel Technologies’ canine freeze-dried plasma —...
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, has had a busy first quarter of 2026 approving medications for the animals that we care so much about. In early March—and...
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From mild gastrointestinal upset to more severe symptoms, even death, poisonous plants can be toxic to livestock. Learning to recognize these plants and properly manage animals and pastures is critical...
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Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Numelvi™ tablets for the control of itch associated with allergic dermatitis in dogs six months of age or older. According...