Cats have no problem letting us know what they like and what they don’t. But if a cat reacts way out of proportion when being petted on the back, it...
If you’re not familiar with equine coronavirus, let’s look at what it is and — just as importantly — what it isn’t. Some coronaviruses can cause serious respiratory disease in...
Pet food marketing can create a number of misconceptions for pet parents. One is that dogs are obligate carnivores — that is, they need lots of meat. That’s not true....
If we pay attention, we can learn something every day about how climate change is impacting animals. For example, did you know that birds are shrinking in response to warmer...
If your dog or cat has frequent digestive issues, a picky appetite or inexplicable weight loss, they might be suffering from one of many types of chronic enteropathy. We don’t...
If you have a horse, choosing the right farrier to tend to your horse’s hooves is central to your buddy’s overall health. First, look for someone who’s familiar with your...
Did you know that adult cats don’t meow to each other? That’s right. Although kittens’ meow at their moms to signal their needs, adult cats only meow at us. And...
In the United States alone, nearly 1 billion birds die each year from collisions with glass. Unlike us, birds don’t see glass as a solid object. Instead, reflections appear as...
As many of us swear off—or at least cut back—our meat consumption, pet diets are facing scrutiny too. Dog and cat foods are responsible for nearly one-third the environmental cost...
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.