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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These days, an array of dietary supplements are available to complement traditional veterinary care. Veterinarians frequently recommend supplements for various conditions in pets, from arthritis to skin health to digestive...
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The successful identification of animal abuse – and deaths caused by such abuse – typically involves not just the veterinary forensic pathologist who can confirm the cause of death, but...
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National Veterinary Technician Week is October 18-24, and we’re incredibly grateful for the role our vet techs play on our patient care teams and within our hospital community. This week,...
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Dr. Amy Stone, clinical associate professor and primary care/dentistry service chief, joins Animal Airwaves Live to talk about all things Spectrum of Care, or SOC, in veterinary medicine. Sometimes referred...
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October means Halloween is right around the corner and Dr. Jim Wellehan is embracing spooky season for Animal Airwaves Live. An expert on the evolution and ecology of nondomestic animal...
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In June, the USDA confirmed the first U.S. animal case from the resurgence of the New World Screwworm, or NWS, which moved northward through Central America, Mexico and, eventually, into...
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When a wildfire is bearing down, animals need to be evacuated quickly. If a horse is involved, that can only happen with advanced planning. Every horse needs a go kit...
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As our pets age, their risk of chronic pain increases. Osteoarthritis affects one-in-five dogs over one year of age, and the risk increases thereafter. Likewise, up to 90 percent of...
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It never pays to rely on the internet for veterinary advice. Every animal is different, so what works for one may not do the trick for another. Online advice often...
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Bladder or urinary stones that affect people can also be a problem in some dogs, cats and other mammals, including dolphins and otters. Why some animals are prone to forming...