Animal Airwaves

Join us on Animal Airwaves-Live as Dr. Caryn Plummer, veterinary ophthalmology specialist from UF, discusses cataracts across pets and horses. She’ll help owners identify early signs like eye cloudiness and...

Advanced diagnostic imaging tools can be life-saving for large and small animals. Expertise in this key area of veterinary medicine is critical for both pinpointing diseases and guiding the treatment...

NEADS Service Dogs receive a unique form of training. After early socialization, each 12-week-old pup is assigned to live with a handler in the Prison PUP Program — that is,...

As we ease into summer, it's time to take stock of pet hazards that come with the season. Of course, there's the danger of heat in closed cars — even...

Bird migration is a monumental and mysterious process — especially given that most birds fly solo and overnight. Migration behavior varies across bird species, and it's presumed to be at...

Summer means mosquitoes, and that can signal problems for pets in the form of heartworm disease. Even if you don't live in a high-risk area, heartworm disease has been diagnosed...

A group of international researchers has recently identified a genetic mutation associated with progressive retinal atrophy, or PRA, a disease that can cause blindness in Labrador retrievers. Three littermates with...

Felycin-CA1 [fel-i-sin C-A-1], or sirolimus [si-ro·-li-​mus] delayed release tablets, recently received conditional approval for the management of ventricular hypertrophy [high-PER-trō-fee] in cats with subclinical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM. Cardiomyopathy is...

When you find a munched-on pair of shoes, does it make you wonder why dogs have the urge to chew? Wild dogs stay nourished by chewing carcasses, nuts, berries and...

Shelters inundated with animals are nothing new — but increasingly ingenious methods are being used to find them homes. One TikTok personality promoting an animal shelter down south has conjured...

Canine osteoarthritis — or OA — affects about 20% of dogs older than one year and up to 80% of dogs over eight years of age. However, only about one...

Allergies in captive animals appear to be on the rise — just as they are in people, especially urbanites in Western countries. That's probably no coincidence. This phenomenon isn't just...

A personalized immunotherapy has recently been approved for canine osteosarcoma, a bone cancer diagnosed in about 10,000 dogs each year. The first step of production involves collecting some of the...

Did you know that many wild animals have ways to administer first aid? For example, mice may tug on the tongues of their unconscious brethren and clear their mouths to...

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus is a pathogen transmitted by midges that causes significant economic loss in the white-tailed deer farming industry and affects wild deer as well. On this show,...

Primary care, or general practice, veterinarians do a little bit of everything. Your local veterinarian is likely to be a generalist who treats both healthy and sick animals and is...

Dr. Richard Hill, professor of small animal medicine and nutrition expert at UF’s Small Animal Hospital, joins us today on Animal Airwaves-Live to discuss the alarming rise of pet obesity....

When it comes to reading a dogs' emotions, many folks interpret what they expect to see — instead of what's right in front of them. Researchers in a newly published...

When it comes to pet food ingredients, corn gets a bad rap. But is that really justified? Some folks think corn and other grains are common pet allergens. Truth is,...

The healthiest diet for your rabbit or guinea pig is one that mimics that of their wild cousins. That means that about 85% of it should be fresh hay and...

One in three U.S. households has a pet cat, yet many feline conditions are less defined than those of their canine cousins. A big reason is that cats have been...

Recurrent uveitis [you-vee-EYE-tus] is a leading cause of blindness in horses. It involves repeated inflammation of the uvea [YOU-vee-uh], the pigmented layer of the eye. In cases of equine autoimmune...

One of the toughest problems facing dogs and pooch parents is chronic canine diarrhea — the kind that lasts or crops up intermittently for weeks to months. There are many...

Like those of us who feel the sneeze, some of our feline friends suffer from seasonal allergies. Although cat allergies can occur any time of year, spring, summer and fall...

About 1 in 10 dogs will develop heart disease, and though it's less common in cats, they're at risk too. That's why heart disease should be on every pet parent's...

Brachycephalic [brake-ee-cef-AL-ick] — or flat-faced — dogs have lots of health challenges related to their altered anatomy. Their respiratory issues get lots of press but their ear problems, not so...

Animal-assisted intervention, or A-A-I, includes three types of animal interactions beneficial to people. An example of animal-assisted therapy is using animals during counseling sessions. Animal-assisted activities use animals to decrease...

Every year, when kids are surveyed about their dream jobs, being a veterinarian is near the top of the list. But it takes more than a big heart for animals...

Do animals dream? Some researchers are convinced they do. After scouring years of research on sleeping animals, they've found three categories of evidence. First, in numerous species, the brain's electrical...

Snake bites are a common problem in veterinary hospital emergency rooms in the summer months, and prompt medical attention can make the difference between life and death. On this show,...

Join us on Animal Airwaves-Live with Dr. Ronald Goncalves, clinical assistant professor of emergency and critical care at UF’s Small Animal Hospital, discussing pneumonia in dogs. This potentially life-threatening lung...

Having your horse vaccinated routinely is important to ensure it stay protected against infectious diseases. However, each horse's immune system is different, so horse owners should talk to their veterinarian...

Veterinary oncology today makes use of increasingly sophisticated tools and methods for treating cancer in pets. In addition to surgery and medical therapy, or chemotherapy, radiation oncology is a veterinary specialty...

Join us for a critical conversation about keeping your pets safe and out of the emergency room! Dr. Adesola Odunayo, a clinical associate professor of emergency and critical care at...

Join us for a critical conversation about keeping your pets safe and out of the emergency room! Dr. Adesola Odunayo, a clinical associate professor of emergency and critical care at...

Rhabdomyolysis [rhab-doe-my-AL-uh-sis], or rhabdo for short, occurs when muscles damaged during strenuous activity release proteins into the bloodstream. As these toxins travel to other organs, they can be deadly. Apart...

Rhabdomyolysis [rhab-doe-my-AL-uh-sis], or rhabdo for short, occurs when muscles damaged during strenuous activity release proteins into the bloodstream. As these toxins travel to other organs, they can be deadly. Apart...

Chances are you've heard a lot about ways to protect your pets from wildfires. But what about keeping them safe from the dangers that lurk afterward? Smoke, ash and heat...

Chances are you've heard a lot about ways to protect your pets from wildfires. But what about keeping them safe from the dangers that lurk afterward? Smoke, ash and heat...

If you presume that your pet's supplements, treats, toys and other accessories have met safety and regulatory benchmarks, don't be so sure. These items are not regulated by the Consumer...

If you presume that your pet's supplements, treats, toys and other accessories have met safety and regulatory benchmarks, don't be so sure. These items are not regulated by the Consumer...

Now that it's spring, flowers will take center stage. While we enjoy them, some can be deadly for pets. When it comes to cats, lilies top that list. Any exposure...

Now that it's spring, flowers will take center stage. While we enjoy them, some can be deadly for pets. When it comes to cats, lilies top that list. Any exposure...

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is the deadliest tick-transmitted disease in the United States. It affects dogs and people — especially children — and for decades has ravaged southwestern Native American...

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is the deadliest tick-transmitted disease in the United States. It affects dogs and people — especially children — and for decades has ravaged southwestern Native American...

During migrations over thousands of miles, songbirds rest during daylight hours and fly at night. In contrast to the many larger birds flying in flocks, songbirds tend to fly solo....

Horses develop wounds in many ways. One is by infection with a water-loving microbe. Pythium [PITH-ee-uhm] insidiosum [in-sid-ee-OH-sum] is an aquatic mold that thrives in warm climates, like the Gulf...

As the weather warms, horses are shedding their winter coats. But if your buddy is still sporting a warm shaggy look, it could be a sign of something more serious....

Honeybees are critical to pollination and therefore key to agricultural crops. However, bees are under relentless attack, especially from mites that can collapse entire bee colonies. There are effective topical...

Motion sickness affects up to 50% of pets and can result in cycles of fear, anxiety and behavioral issues. While more common in young pets, any dog or cat can...

Of all the endearing behaviors our cats demonstrate, the wiggle-and-pounce ranks high on the list. We're talking about the low crouch and butt wiggle that precedes a cat springing on...