Integrative veterinary medicine, along with sports medicine and rehabilitation are a subset of complementary and alternative therapies used in tandem with conventional veterinary care for pets. This unique group of...
Veterinarians in the military play a vital role in rebuilding and improving animal care systems in underdeveloped and war-torn countries. They also provide valuable public health capabilities through veterinary medical...
If your pet is having eye or vision problems, it should be seen by a veterinarian immediately, but routine eye examinations are part of regular physical examinations. Tests performed on...
A battle is raging over the fate of 86,000 thousand mustangs and wild burros remaining in the western United States. During the past 50 years, the Bureau of Land Management...
Since its U.S. debut in 2014, the spotted lanternfly has spread to 14 states in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Midwest, wreaking havoc on trees, grapevines and other plants along the...
Some pet parents know about the risks raw meat diets pose to pets. Bacterial contamination can still make pets sick, but there are other dangers, too. A recent study showed...
Congestive heart failure affects dogs and cats in a similar way to people. Regardless of the underlying cause of heart failure, the symptoms, treatment approaches, and goals are similar. Although...
Just because most essential oils are safe for us doesn’t mean the same holds true for our pets. In fact, many of these oils are toxic to animals. The danger...
You might think that indoor cats don’t need parasite preventatives. But these three3 parasites show why homebodies still need protection. Fleas are notorious for clinging to shoes, pants and other...
Researching the genetics of disease in our furry friends compared to humans tends to have a canine bias, in part because of the variety that canine breeds bring to the...
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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.