Animal Airwaves

While dog supplements aren't inherently bad, many are poorly regulated and unnecessary if your pooch is eating a complete and balanced diet. On this episode, Dr. Richard Hill, a professor...

The oldest wild bird on record has once again returned to her breeding ground. Wisdom is a 75-year-old Laysan albatross who's been breeding on Midway Atoll in the Pacific Ocean...

A new RNA rabies vaccine for pets is another target of misinformation. An online influencer said that Nobivac NXT Rabies is “even more lethal” than previous vaccines. The truth is...

Each fall, monarch butterflies take off from as far away as Ontario and fly to central Mexico where they overwinter. Now, for the first time, scientists can track individual monarchs...

When it's cold outside, our pets can feel the freeze, too. In fact, if it's too cold for you, it's probably too frosty for your furry friend as well —...

If you want to reduce your carbon footprint, have you considered your pet's affect? In the U.S., over 25 percent of the environmental impact from meat consumption comes from dog...

New World Screwworm, or NWS, hasn't arrived in the U.S. yet and livestock owners want to keep it that way. NWS flies produce larvae that feed on live tissue, causing...

Traditional glucose monitoring in diabetic dogs and cats involves manual collection of blood for testing. Another option may be continuous glucose monitoring, or CGM. CGM is currently used off-label in...

A new study on how people perceive cats may contain valuable clues for feline care and welfare. Researchers showed 665 study participants images of 12 cats, which included AI-generated backgrounds...

With all the buzz about GLP-1 drugs in people, could they potentially benefit obese or diabetic dogs and cats, too? Several veterinary pharmaceutical companies are exploring these options. About 60...

Your senior cat's increased affection and chatty behavior may seem charming, but these could be early signs of feline cognitive dysfunction, or FCD, a type of progressive feline dementia. A...

As of early December 2025, 60 cases of equine herpesvirus-1, or EHV-1, have been reported in horses from eight states, with most showing neurologic signs. EHV-1 and EHV-4 are the...

After a family's pet goat was euthanized, the land on their farm precluded burial. Instead, they cremated the animal's remains, assuming that high heat would reduce them to ashes. Unbeknownst...

With the goal of reducing catastrophic fractures in racehorses, researchers in Australia aimed to stop bone damage altogether. They found that intensive training suppresses bone remodeling, which is how bones...

A recent study of nearly 45 hundred dogs linked stressful events during puppyhood to aggression and fear later on. Pet parents used a validated questionnaire to report their dog's history...

In many rural areas, there's no access to emergency veterinary care. That's why it falls to first responders to provide first aid. Recently, a veterinarian in the remote area of...

The expense of veterinary care, pet food and supplies is a key reason why pets are being surrendered to shelters, but pet care resources can be tapped before it comes...

Data from two case series involving infections in animals and humans  suggest that multidrug-resistant bacteria can spread from pets to people. Two separate investigations were initially undertaken. The first involved...

Waters around the San Juan Islands, lying between Washington and Vancouver, are home to critically endangered southern orca whales. Now numbering only 74 animals, efforts to monitor their health are...

Otherwise healthy cats with a genetic MDR1 mutation can develop severe neurologic effects after treatment with certain prescribed drugs. The mutation disrupts the function of P-glycoprotein, which normally clears harmful substances...

Two out of a thousand racehorses die due to fractures sustained during training or racing. There are few warning signs, but researchers are working to change that. In a recent...

Rabies in the United States most often involves wildlife species, especially bats, raccoons, skunks and foxes. But among domestic animals, cats are most commonly affected. Of course, pet parents should...

Spaying and neutering aren't done just to fight pet overpopulation — they're also key to preventing certain cancers and infections. But some pet parents still have concerns. For example, spaying...

Among drugs of abuse, cocaine and methamphetamine are in the top five illicit substances to which dogs and cats are exposed. Both are the most common illegal stimulants in the...

Every cat is at risk of a complex medical condition called triaditis [try-uh-DYE-dus]. But what is it, and can it be treated? Triaditis is inflammation of three organs at the...

Are you one of those people who can't sleep if even a tiny sliver of light slips under the door? Or do you doze best with the glow of the...

Vehicular trauma is common in dogs who are allowed to roam outdoors while unattended and, even when a dog is kept inside, accidents can happen: an animal can escape through...

Central Florida is home to horses of all breeds and disciplines and boasts one of the most robust equine industries in the country. With a plethora of horses for sale,...

This week's archived episode of Animal Airwaves Live focuses on your furry friend’s peepers! Dr. Bret Moore, a veterinary ophthalmology specialist, will share his expertise on recognizing and treating ocular...

There's nothing like the Sunshine State: warm weather, sunshine, beautiful beaches, endless outdoor adventure, palm trees and tropical vegetation. But one popular cycad plant that thrives in Florida's warm, humid...

For the past couple of years, folks in the U.S. and Canada have sporadically reported squirrels covered in bleeding sores, giving rise to the name “zombie squirrels.” But this isn't...

Poultry veterinarians have some practical tips for the care of small backyard flocks. Housing needs to protect flocks from the elements and predators, while staying well ventilated. Quality feed must...

Since 2013, a mysterious disease has killed over five billion sea stars — also known as starfish — along the Pacific coast of North America. Hardest hit was the sunflower...

Law enforcement is in a race to outwit wildlife poachers. A new technique in the battle uses robotic decoys. These aren't your father's decoys — they're taxidermy specimens come to...

Something amazing happens in Iceland's Westman Islands each summer. Baby puffins — or pufflings — are thrown from cliffs to save their lives. The Iceland population of Atlantic puffins is...

Our pets are family, so they often travel with us — and that means lots of car rides. Minding the travel environment can keep us all safe. Temperature is a...

A culprit moving our way from the south could devastate livestock and cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars. The New World screwworm — or NWS — fly produces maggots...

Each year, increasing areas of the country get hit with natural disasters. That's why it's important to have a disaster plan. But how do you keep your livestock safe? Some...

Most veterinarians recommend keeping cats indoors to reduce the risk of injury and disease and minimize their predation. But that can come at a cost if cats can't be cats....

As holidays near, it's time once again to plan how to keep our pets safe. Since food is such a big part of the fun, let's focus on that first....

Ticks are truly annoying pests, but the real danger lies in the diseases they spread. One is anaplasmosis [anna-plaz-MOH-sis], a potentially fatal bacterial disease that can affect both dogs and...

The country recently marked 20 years since the heartbreak of Hurricane Katrina. Back then, people were told to evacuate and leave their pets behind. It's tough to say just how...

October 31 is Halloween and Dr. Jim Wellehan is embracing spooky season for Animal Airwaves Live. An expert on the evolution and ecology of nondomestic animal pathogens, with an emphasis...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...