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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Sometimes nature can feel cruel, but humans can step in to help out. Scarlet macaws lay up to four eggs per clutch — that’s the group of eggs produced during...
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It’s not unusual for people to prioritize their pet’s health over their own. That’s especially true for vulnerable folks with limited means. But one university is taking a unique approach...
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In November 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to six companies selling unapproved drugs said to control seizures in dogs and cats. The products were sold...
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Have you ever wondered why cats’ claws retract and dogs’ claws don’t? It all has to do with function dictating form. Cats are solitary hunters that surprise their prey. Retracting...
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What is it about cats and closed doors? Why do so many of our feline friends swipe, scratch and paw to get under or through them? There are likely several...
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The bird flu doesn’t only affect birds — cats are vulnerable to it as well. Since 2022, over 80 cases of bird flu have been reported in domestic cats. Most...
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Mexico is on the verge of joining other regions in eliminating dog-transmitted rabies. These include the U.S., Western Europe, Canada, Japan, and some Latin American countries. Other places, like Australia...
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If you’re a pooch parent, your ears likely prick up at the mention of canine kennel cough. But what is it, and how can you best protect your dog? Kennel...
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One new example of a designer pet is the so-called bully cat. They’re meant to be feline versions of American bully XL dogs, like pit bulls but stockier and with...
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If you have backyard chickens and are confused about the bird flu, you’re not alone. The bird flu in the news these days refers to highly pathogenic avian influenza, or...