ARCHIVE: Radiation Oncology: A Powerful Tool for Cancer
Veterinary oncology today makes use of increasingly sophisticated tools and methods for treating cancer…
A PRODUCTION OF THE UF COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, UF HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS STAFF AND WUFT-FM IN GAINESVILLE
Animal 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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Your Couch Could Save a Life: The Untold Power of Pet Fostering
Many families are hesitant to introduce more paws into their homes, unaware that they…
ARCHIVE: Rat Lungworm and Canine Infections: What Dog Owners Should Know
On this archived episode of Animal Airwaves Live, uncover the hidden threat of rat…
ARCHIVE: Eyes on the Prize: Advancing in Veterinary Technology
Veterinary technicians are essential to veterinary hospitals and practices. They offer high‑quality veterinary care…
Accreditation: The Final Assay for UF Veterinary Hospital’s Diagnostics Lab
Diagnostic laboratories are a key part of the veterinary care team, but one most…
Stella’s Story: The Power of Genetic Testing for Dogs
Genetic testing can play a valuable role in human and animal health, alike. Canine…
Supplements and Side-Eyes: Why Supplements for Dogs Aren’t Always Beneficial
While dog supplements aren’t inherently bad, many are poorly regulated and unnecessary if your…
Wisdom, the world’s oldest wild bird, keeps coming back
The oldest wild bird on record has once again returned to her breeding ground.…
Be careful what you read about vaccines — for you and for your pet
A new RNA rabies vaccine for pets is another target of misinformation. An online…
Tracking monarch butterflies during their migration from Canada to Mexico
Each fall, monarch butterflies take off from as far away as Ontario and fly…
Some tips to keep pets safe in cold weather
When it’s cold outside, our pets can feel the freeze, too. In fact, if…
Ways to reduce your pet’s carbon pawprint
If you want to reduce your carbon footprint, have you considered your pet’s affect?…
Practical ways to protect livestock from NWS
New World Screwworm, or NWS, hasn’t arrived in the U.S. yet and livestock owners…
Pros and cons of continuous glucose monitoring in dogs and cats
Traditional glucose monitoring in diabetic dogs and cats involves manual collection of blood for…
How biases skew our perception of cats’ emotions
A new study on how people perceive cats may contain valuable clues for feline…
Could GLP-1 drugs help obese or diabetic dogs and cats?
With all the buzz about GLP-1 drugs in people, could they potentially benefit obese…
Identifying feline cognitive dysfunction and putting elderly cats at ease
Your senior cat’s increased affection and chatty behavior may seem charming, but these could…
The dangers of equine herpesvirus to domestic horses
As of early December 2025, 60 cases of equine herpesvirus-1, or EHV-1, have been…
A tragedy narrowly averted and lessons learned
After a family’s pet goat was euthanized, the land on their farm precluded burial.…
Striking an exercise balance for bone health in racehorses
With the goal of reducing catastrophic fractures in racehorses, researchers in Australia aimed to…
Early adversity is linked to greater fear and aggression in dogs
A recent study of nearly 45 hundred dogs linked stressful events during puppyhood to…
Teaching first responders to provide emergency aid to pets
In many rural areas, there’s no access to emergency veterinary care. That’s why it…
Ways to afford pet care during financially trying times
The expense of veterinary care, pet food and supplies is a key reason why…
Multidrug-resistant bacteria may spread from pets to people
Data from two case series involving infections in animals and humans suggest that multidrug-resistant…