ARCHIVE: Beat the Heat: Protecting Pets from Heat Stroke
As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat stroke in our beloved pets.…
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A PRODUCTION OF THE UF COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, UF HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS STAFF AND WUFT-FM IN GAINESVILLEAnimal Airwaves is a daily radio series that features one-minute segments relating to animal health. Each module focuses on a different topic of interest to the owners of all types of animals, ranging from consumer tips offering insights into animal behavior to veterinary patient care breakthroughs and trends.
A production of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, UF Health Communications and 89.1 WUFT-FM in Gainesville, Animal Airwaves airs three times each day on 89.1 WUFT-FM and 90.1 WJUF-FM in North Central and Mid Florida.
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ARCHIVE: Helping Florida’s Marine Mammals: It Takes a Village
When Florida’s marine mammals and sea turtles become sick, injured or die, a quick…
ARCHIVE: Weighty Matters: Your Pet’s Path to Better Health
On this archived episode of Animal Airwaves Live, Dr. Richard Hill, a professor of…
ARCHIVE: Venom & Vets: An Update on Snake Bites in Pets
Quick bites, fast action. Snake bites are one of the most common occurrences in…
Bear experts put products to the test
When it comes to testing bear-resistant camping equipment, the bears have the last word.…
When it comes to platypuses, it’s one mystery after another
The oddest of odd animals on earth has to be the platypus. It’s a…
ARCHIVE: Diagnosis and Treatment of “Down Dogs”
If your dog is suddenly unable to rise, or can’t move its legs, it…
The stealthy dangers of heavy metal toxicity
While pet-proofing our homes, potential exposure to heavy metals often escapes our notice —…
Pet-friendly perks for employees working away from home
Creative benefit packages are becoming more common in today’s workplace. Some companies are offering…
Protecting horses and livestock from tetanus
Tetanus is caused by bacteria that live in soil and manure, lying in wait…
Spring colic and how to prevent it
Colic — or abdominal pain resulting from gastrointestinal conditions — is one of the…
Increasing threats to freshwater fish migrations
Did you know that some of the longest animal migrations in the world are…
Preventing dogs from opening doors
Many dogs don’t miss a trick, especially when it comes to behavior repeated right…
Narcan can quickly reverse opioid overdose in animals
Both animals and people can overdose on opioids, like fentanyl or heroine. Dogs —…
Adapting a diagnostic tool for dogs with seizures
Canine epilepsy, which results in chronic intermittent seizure activity, is the most common neurologic…
Protect your pooch against the spread of canine distemper
Spring and summer are boom times for newborn wildlife like raccoons, foxes, skunks and…
The Canine Brains Project: learning what makes dogs dogs
For those of you pooch parents who really want to get inside the mind…
ARCHIVE: Paw-sitive Preparedness: Tips for Animal Disaster Preparedness from UF VETS
With hurricane season kicking off June 1, Dr. Larry Garcia, Clinical Associate Professor and…
Surface Matters: Seeing Eye to Eye on Ocular Surface Disease Treatment
Spring may feel fresh and bright, but the dry air and surges of pollen…
Toxocariasis can affect pets and people too
You may think of Toxocara, or roundworms, as parasites that only affect dogs and…
ARCHIVE: Stitched with Hope: Surgical Treatment Offers Hope for Animals with Birth Defects
It’s normal to feel disappointment upon learning that your dog or cat was born…
Pets delight in spring, but it’s not all fun and games
Our pets love springtime just as much as we do. But even in balmy…