68 episodes
Animal Airwaves UF Health
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- Health & Fitness
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.
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Managing Care of Elderly Pets (Archive from Aug. 6, 2021)
Similar to people, pets are living longer lives these days due to improved veterinary care and dietary habits. But with extended lives comes a whole new set of age-related conditions,...
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Leprosy and Armadillos: Should You Be Concerned?
Armadillos are the only known animal to carry leprosy in the Americas. Seen everywhere in Florida, these animals often look for insects to eat by digging in flowerbed, then resting in...
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What to Consider Before Bringing a New Pet Home
The decision to bring a new pet into your household is a big one, and not to be taken lightly. Whether you’re considering a cat, a dog, or some other...
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Protecting your dog against canine distemper
Canine distemper — a viral infection that’s often deadly in dogs—is surging in some parts of the country. Here’s how to keep your pooch safe. First and foremost, stay up...
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Glaucoma in Dogs
Just like humans, dogs are susceptible to an eye disease known as glaucoma, which causes high pressure inside of the eyeball. Have you noticed changes in eye size or color,...
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Veterinary forensics helps to identify animal abuse and crimes against wildlife
Veterinary forensic pathologists are using some pretty sophisticated tools to pinpoint animal abuse and crack crimes against wildlife. Good intentions are golden, but hard evidence wins court cases. Just as...