It turns out that training may not just teach our dogs specific behaviors. It might help them solve problems that come along in the future. In people, testing has shown...
Just like in people, acupuncture is used for pain relief in certain dogs — especially those for whom other treatments might not be recommended or haven’t been effective. Acupuncture works...
If you’ve read or heard about a dog’s life being saved through a blood transfusion, chances are a blood bank that collects blood and blood products from qualified canine blood...
Nearly one in four dogs will develop cancer at some point in their life. The most common type is lymphoma, which so often mimics other diseases that it’s been called...
Most pets can be target trained, but it’s especially helpful for birds. Simply put, target training rewards a bird for going to a designated target. You’ll need three things before...
Bearded dragons, those endearing lizards from Australia, are popular pets. Like all captive reptiles, they count on us for everything — including a proper diet. Beardies are omnivores — that...
Owning an exotic animal as a pet can be a both learning and a rewarding experience, as they are so different from dogs and cats. Animals such as birds, rabbits,...
Invasive pythons in southern Florida have been devastating to the region’s ecology, competing with native species for habitat and food sources. In addition to those known threats, a new study...
When most people think of farm animals, they conjure traditional farm species, such as ruminants, poultry, swine and horses. But veterinarians also play an important role in the farming of...
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About Animal Airwaves
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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.