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Grasshoppers for lunch, anyone?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025


Here's a nutritional treat you don't have to go to the supermarket to buy.…

Study: Gout is more related to genetics than lifestyle

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025


Forget what you think you know about gout. Gout is a common form of…

For Gen X women, ultraprocessed foods hit home

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025


They were the inaugural American generation to start their morning with brightly colored breakfast…

Cycads in the Sunshine State: Pretty but Poisonous – Paws Off, Pups

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025


There's nothing like the Sunshine State: warm weather, sunshine, beautiful beaches, endless outdoor adventure,…

A chewable flu test

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025


The flu can easily knock you off your feet and into your bed for…

Exercise-filled weekends may be as helpful as daily regimen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


Exercise. We all know it's important. We all know it offers benefits for both…

What's causing bizarre-looking squirrels?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


For the past couple of years, folks in the U.S. and Canada have sporadically…

Keeping small poultry flocks safe and healthy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


Poultry veterinarians have some practical tips for the care of small backyard flocks. Housing…

What's behind sea star wasting disease

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


Since 2013, a mysterious disease has killed over five billion sea stars — also…

Using robotic decoys to flush out wildlife poachers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


Law enforcement is in a race to outwit wildlife poachers. A new technique in…

Why Icelanders throw puffins off cliffs to save their lives

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


Something amazing happens in Iceland's Westman Islands each summer. Baby puffins — or pufflings…

Keep pets safe as you roll along

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


Our pets are family, so they often travel with us — and that means…

Staring down New World screwworm

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


A culprit moving our way from the south could devastate livestock and cost the…

Have a disaster plan in place for livestock

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


Each year, increasing areas of the country get hit with natural disasters. That's why…

Let cats be cats—safely

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


Most veterinarians recommend keeping cats indoors to reduce the risk of injury and disease…

Keeping holidays safe for pets

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


As holidays near, it's time once again to plan how to keep our pets…

Anaplasmosis: one more reason to tackle ticks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


Ticks are truly annoying pests, but the real danger lies in the diseases they…

How Katrina changed the dynamic about pets in disasters

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025


The country recently marked 20 years since the heartbreak of Hurricane Katrina. Back then,…

Ending daylight saving time could make Americans healthier

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025


It's a routine we're all familiar with: Spring forward, fall back. Daylight saving time.…

Some coffee consumption confers positive effects, study shows

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025


As the days shorten and our yearning for caffeine increases, you might find yourself…

Gaining inches via broken legs

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025


What would you do if you could make yourself taller? Height has its perks.…

The Science of the Spooky: Bats, Boo's and the Evolution of Infectious Diseases

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025


October 31 is Halloween and Dr. Jim Wellehan is embracing spooky season for Animal…

Will healthy chocolate come to rule Halloween?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025


What if your kid's Halloween candy was healthier and better for the environment? Swiss…

Sleep essential for growth hormone regulation, study finds

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025


We all know sleep is important. But for bodybuilders and teens alike, it's something…

A sweet solution to promoting gut health

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025


Humans have had their hands in the proverbial honey jar for millennia. There's just…

Air pollution can speed up Alzheimer's decline

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025


In recent years, science has inked a dotted line from the smoggy phenomenon of…

Feeling tired all day? One handful of molecules could be to blame.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025


About one in three Americans experiences excessive daytime sleepiness — that feeling of overwhelming…

Furensic Files: The Role of Veterinary Forensics in Criminal Justice

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025


The successful identification of animal abuse – and deaths caused by such abuse –…

Potent pot linked to psychosis and addiction

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025


High-concentration cannabis products, while often legal, may be riskier than they appear. A sweeping…

Workplace rudeness can be deadly

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025


You've heard the saying “kill them with kindness.” Sadly, a modern version of that…

Cockroaches provide insight into human pregnancy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025


Even cockroaches need a good night's sleep to stay healthy, especially during pregnancy. We're…

Ultra-processed foods: More than just empty calories.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025


Ultra-processed foods are everywhere. For most people, they're virtually impossible to completely avoid. Whether…

Are we loving our pets to death?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025


Do you love your pet? No need to answer … of course you do.…

Rescue Ready: Adhering to the Latest CPR Standards for Pets

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025


When it comes to saving a pet’s life, every second counts. On this archived…

For better balance in diet, look to the orangutan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025


Orangutans might not have access to nutrition labels or meal plans, but they seem…

Setting your tyke on the right nutritional path

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025


Is your newborn getting all the nutrients needed to grow? If you rely on…

Microplastics are incredibly common in indoor air

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025


Microplastics are a veritable plague on humanity, filling the air and the water with…

Meditate to relieve pain

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025


There might be a way to relieve pain without money and medication, and it…

Is stress causing your IBS?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025


It starts with bloating and gassiness. Then, it causes constipation and abdominal cramping. Eventually,…

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

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025


National Veterinary Technician Week is October 12-18, and we're incredibly grateful for the role…

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

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025


National Veterinary Technician Week is October 12-18, and we're incredibly grateful for the role…

hats veterinary technicians national veterinary technician week
Scrolling on the toilet can be a real pain in the you-know-what

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025


Smartphones are a staple in most people's daily lives, whether they are catching up…

The benefits of fast walking

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025


You've likely heard about the benefits of walking and getting your 10,000 steps a…

French fries increase diabetes risk

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025


French fries are a staple of the American diet, for better or worse. Thomas…

OCD in fast-growing horses

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025


Young, fast-growing horses are prone to a condition called osteochondrosis [ah-stee-oh-kahn-DROE-sus] dissecans [DISS-ah-cans], or…

Why do cats sleep so much?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025


Cats love their sleep. That goes without saying, since most sleep 12 to 16…

Teaching kids safety around dogs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025


Nearly one thousand people per day in the US visit the ER for a…

Are rabbits with horns a real thing?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025


When folks began reporting wild rabbits with what appeared to be horns this summer,…

Hoof punctures warrant immediate veterinary care

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025


Whether you're dealing with a horse, cow, sheep or goat, a hoof puncture is…

The unimaginable toll that H5N1 is taking on wildlife

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025


Nearly everyone has heard about the havoc wreaked by the H5N1 virus on poultry,…

Feeding pet-specific diets in multi-pet households

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025


Veterinarians often recommend prescription foods for certain canine or feline health conditions. These specialized…

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