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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 behav

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    • Oct 24, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Furensic Files: The Role of Veterinary Forensics in Criminal Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 48:05


    The successful identification of animal abuse – and deaths caused by such abuse – typically involve not just the veterinary forensic pathologist who can confirm the cause of death, but...

    Rescue Ready: Adhering to the Latest CPR Standards for Pets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 50:30


    When it comes to saving a pet’s life, every second counts. On this archived episode of Animal Airwaves, Dr. Jake Wolf, an emergency and critical care specialist, discusses last year's...

    For better balance in diet, look to the orangutan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 2:00


    Orangutans might not have access to nutrition labels or meal plans, but they seem to know a thing or two about balanced eating — and they're putting us to shame....

    All the Hats, All the Heart: Celebrating National Veterinary Technician Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 47:30


    National Veterinary Technician Week is October 12-18, and we're incredibly grateful for the role our vet techs play on our patient care teams and within our hospital community. This week...

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    All the Hats, All the Heart: Celebrating National Veterinary Technician Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 47:30


    National Veterinary Technician Week is October 12-18, and we're incredibly grateful for the role our vet techs play on our patient care teams and within our hospital community. This week...

    hats veterinary technicians national veterinary technician week
    OCD in fast-growing horses

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 1:00


    Young, fast-growing horses are prone to a condition called osteochondrosis [ah-stee-oh-kahn-DROE-sus] dissecans [DISS-ah-cans], or OCD for short. That's when rapid growth outmatches the normal progression of bone development. Bone or...

    Why do cats sleep so much?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 1:00


    Cats love their sleep. That goes without saying, since most sleep 12 to 16 hours each day. Why do they do that? Instead of sleeping for long uninterrupted periods, most...

    Teaching kids safety around dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 1:00


    Nearly one thousand people per day in the US visit the ER for a serious dog bite. The simple fact is that dogs pay attention to our cues more than...

    Are rabbits with horns a real thing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 1:00


    When folks began reporting wild rabbits with what appeared to be horns this summer, it wasn't just another tall tale. This was the real deal. The rabbits they were seeing...

    Hoof punctures warrant immediate veterinary care

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 1:00


    Whether you're dealing with a horse, cow, sheep or goat, a hoof puncture is a veterinary emergency. That might seem counterintuitive since the hoof is such a tough structure. But...

    The unimaginable toll that H5N1 is taking on wildlife

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 1:00


    Nearly everyone has heard about the havoc wreaked by the H5N1 virus on poultry, dairy cows and people. But what goes virtually unnoticed is its toll on wildlife. The so-called...

    Feeding pet-specific diets in multi-pet households

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 1:00


    Veterinarians often recommend prescription foods for certain canine or feline health conditions. These specialized diets are available for particular gastrointestinal, kidney or thyroid conditions — just to name a few....

    FDA approves first oral product to control northern fowl mites in US poultry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 1:00


    The bloodsucking northern fowl mite, or red mite, is the most economically important external parasite of US poultry. In July 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Exzolt™ [egg-ZOLT],...

    FDA approves first long-acting flea and tick preventative for dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 1:00


    This past summer, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Bravecto® [brah-VECK-toe] Quantum, or fluralaner [FLEUR-ah-lah-ner] extended-release injectable suspension, for use in dogs and puppies over six months old. It's...

    Economic headwinds driving pet surrenders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 1:00


    Once again, US shelters are being inundated with surrendered animals — and, not surprisingly, the number one reason is economic hardship. The combined costs of feeding and caring for pets...

    The pros and cons of digital versus standard pet ID tags

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 1:00


    Pet ID tags have come a long way in the last few years. From metal tags that only held a pet's name and address to digital tags that may have...

    Chewable canine medication has sickened cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 1:00


    Apoquel® [APP-oh-quell] chewable tablets can help dogs with certain allergic skin conditions, but they're dangerous to cats. Recently, 2 cats developed serious kidney damage after eating Apoquel® chewables. Because they...

    Beam It Like Beckham: The Precision Game of Veterinary Radiation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 47:41


    Veterinary oncology is a specialized field in veterinary medicine centered on the diagnosis, treatment and management of cancer in animals. UF CVM clinical assistant professor and radiation oncology expert Dr....

    Warm Waters, Wandering Whiskers: Manatee Migrations in Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 46:57


    As Florida fall slowly settles in and chilly weather arrives for winter in the U.S., manatees will begin their migration pattern south along the eastern coastline and further inland in...

    Rx for All Sizes: How to Safeguard Animal Health and Source Pet Prescriptions Safely

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 47:35


    In a world where we've grown accustomed to the digital convenience of scrolling, clicking and shipping in an instant, it may seem easy to take shortcuts when acquiring prescriptions and...

    Dr. Christina Montalbano

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 47:30


    Keeping Fido fit isn't only important for pup's mental and physical health, but also a great way to build your bond and keep you active as well. However, just as...

    Giving cats the research attention they deserve

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 1:00


    The research on feline diseases and treatments has traditionally lagged behind that of dogs. But now with an estimated 220 to 373 million pet cats around the world, it's time...

    A tool to help classify canine seizures

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 1:00


    To treat canine seizures effectively, they first need to be accurately characterized. That's challenging when pooch parents may be the only ones witnessing these events. Now, an international team of...

    Do animals need products made from cannabis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 1:00


    As increasing numbers of cannabis-derived products become available for people, veterinarians are often asked whether they are safe for pets. When state laws legalize marijuana for people, those laws don't...

    Preparing and storing commercial pet food

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 1:00


    Although we hear lots about raw food diets, cooked or processed commercial pet foods also need to be prepared and stored properly. First, make sure that bags and cans of...

    Preventing the spread of feline panleukopenia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 1:00


    Feline panleukopenia [pan-loo-kow-PEE-nee-ah] is a viral disease that often kills or severely debilitates cats — especially kittens and sick or unvaccinated adult cats. It's extremely contagious and can spread like...

    Even air conditioning may not keep some dogs safe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 1:00


    Particularly heat-susceptible dogs, like double-coated breeds, need extra cooling strategies for protection in extreme heat. One family learned this in a tragic way. With their 4-year-old Newfoundland in the backseat...

    Pets and algal blooms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 1:00


    Although healthy algae is an important part of aquatic ecosystems, the right conditions can promote the growth of dangerous types of algae. These harmful algal [AL-gull] blooms are most likely...

    Extreme heat reduces dairy cows' production

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 1:00


    A 12-year study of more than 130,000 dairy cows showed that severe heat reduces their milk production by about 10 percent. What's more, that lower production can last up to...

    A promising experimental treatment for canine hemangiosarcoma

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 1:00


    Nearly 50,000 cases of the blood vessel cancer called canine hemangiosarcoma are diagnosed each year in the U.S. It's invariably fatal, although removing the dog's spleen and chemotherapy may extend...

    Let sleeping cats lie — on their left side

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 1:00


    Cats love their snooze time — in fact, they nap 12 to 16 hours a day. After analyzing hundreds of videos of sleeping cats, researchers found that two out of...

    A wounded eagle gets help from an unexpected source

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 1:00


    Skin grafts can provide lifesaving treatment for large soft-tissue wounds. That's true for people and animals, and sometimes these grafts have interesting origins. In 2024, a wounded adult bald eagle...

    Honeybee die-offs spell trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 1:00


      The last half of 2024 was devastating for U.S. honeybees. Over 60% of commercial colonies were decimated — and that followed a 50% die-off the previous year. Funding cuts...

    Smushy Snout Squad: Understanding and Caring for Brachycephalic Dog Breeds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 48:02


    When it comes to cute canines with squishy noses and flat faces – or brachycephalic breeds of dogs – there's more than meets the eye. These breeds: pugs, bulldogs, Boston...

    What to Consider Before Bringing a New Pet Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 47:00


    The decision to bring a new pet into your household is a big one, not to be taken lightly. Whether you're considering a cat, a dog, or some other species,...

    Eye on the Fly: What to Know About the Emerging Risk of New World Screwworm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 50:14


    The New World screwworm (NWS) is forecast to reach the United States later this year. Eradicated from the country in 1966, this flesh-eating parasitic fly affects all warm-blooded mammals and animals,...

    Veterinary Community Outreach Program Bridges Education and Community Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 48:30


    The University of Florida's Veterinary Community Outreach Program provides valuable synergy between veterinary education and supporting local animal welfare. Veterinary students gain crucial hands-on surgical and medical experience while simultaneously...

    Pet Pain Decoded: How to Tell When Your Pet is Hurting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 48:28


    Has your pet shown abnormal behavior lately, such as hiding or growling? Our animals can't tell us when they're hurting and assessing pain in our pets can be difficult. It's...

    Socializing feral kittens: it's all about timing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 1:00


    A position statement from the Feline Veterinary Medical Association has explained why some feral kittens respond to socialization better than others. Strong cat-human bonds are usually forged when kittens are...

    Can we fight infections without antibiotics?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 1:00


    With antibiotic resistance growing all the time, researchers are looking for alternatives to fight infections — in people and animals, too. They just may have found some hope in a...

    Catching up with cataracts in dogs and cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 1:00


    A cataract is a clouding of the eye lens that, although not inherently painful, can lead to bigger issues. An early cataract is often just an incidental finding on your...

    Pet care plans become employee perk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 1:00


    In the world of competitive employee benefits packages, pet care has become a valuable perk. With 70% of U.S. workers being pet parents, pet care costs can take a significant...

    Urban peregrine falcons are thriving

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 1:00


    Peregrine [peh·ruh·gruhn] falcons are one of nature's marvels. Achieving speeds of at least 200 miles per hour in a hunting dive, they're the world's fastest birds. They've also learned to...

    With young wildlife, hands-off is best approach

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 1:00


    In our well-meaning attempts to help wildlife, we often do more harm than good — like when we try to rescue what we assume are abandoned offspring. Most of these...

    Equine vaccinations: the basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 1:00


    Vaccination is one of the best ways to keep your horse healthy. But which vaccinations are necessary? Every horse needs what are called core vaccinations to protect against highly contagious...

    Mycotoxicosis presents lethal dangers to horses

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 1:00


    During a single month in the spring of 2025, sixteen horses in Delaware died soon after showing neurologic signs. Testing ruled out infection, and postmortem findings pointed to a toxin....

    An innovative way to help horses with asthma

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 1:00


    Most horses in the U.S. have some degree of asthma and nearly 15 percent have a severe case. But now, thanks to collaboration between a medical school and a veterinary...

    Recognizing the threat of H5N1 avian flu

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 1:00


    A recent article in a medical journal highlighted the looming threat of the H5N1 avian flu. Virologists from over 40 countries signed on, urging global leaders to increase surveillance, boost...

    How nonprofit helps animals in Indigenous communities

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 1:00


    Dogs are an integral part of most Native American communities, but in low-income environments, veterinary needs often run up against financial challenges. That's when First Nations Vet steps in. Also...

    Ehrlichiosis: what to know to protect your dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 1:00


    Ehrlichiosis [air-leek-ee-OH-sis] is a tickborne disease, particularly affecting dogs in Southeastern and Southwestern states. Rickettsial organisms — a genus of bacteria — spread the disease. The most common carrier is...

    Comparing and Understanding Labels: Pet Food Versus Human Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 47:44


    Pet food labeling is regulated at the federal and state levels to ensure product safety, but there are key differences in how human food and pet food are labeled, contributing...

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