Has this ever happened to you? You hear on the news that your pet’s food has been recalled because of a safety issue. As your heart races, you think, “What...
In November 2020, the FDA approved the first intratumoral [intra-TU-moral] drug to treat local canine mast cell tumors that haven’t spread. These tumors are the most common skin malignancies in...
Back pain is common in horses, and the 2 pillars of therapy used to get them back on track are pain relief and strengthening. But first, a veterinarian needs to...
About one-third of cats over the age of 10 have chronic kidney disease, or CKD, which is a progressive loss of kidney function that often leads to other health problems....
Did you know that one of the most common reasons cats are surrendered to shelters is human allergies? But if the affected family member is open to all treatment options,...
In January 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved another replacement therapy for canine hypothyroidism. Thyroid hormones impact many of the body’s functions, and dogs with hypothyroidism don’t produce...
Boxers as a breed are pretty endearing dogs, but they can be heartbreakers, too. One of the diseases they’re prone to is a type of cardiomyopathy called ARVC for short,...
Every year, way too many Thoroughbred racehorses die of catastrophic injuries, prompting a furious search for answers. Most of these injuries affect previously damaged legs and where there’s tissue damage,...
No wonder veterinarians garner such respect—they treat a plethora of patients, none of which can describe their symptoms. And aquarium veterinarians take that to the next level. Imagine treating a...
Has your dog or cat been urinating more frequently than usual, or straining to go to the bathroom? Having accidents around the home? Your pet may be showing signs 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.