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Animal Airwaves is a daily radio series that features one-minute segments relating to animal health. Each module focuses on different topic of interests to the owners of animals of all types, 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, HSC communications staff and WUFT-FM in Gainesville, Animal Airwaves appears three times each day in the local public radio coverage area.
Animal Airwaves—Live is an hour-long call-in show that airs between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays on WUFT-FM in Gainesville. The show features faculty members from the UF Veterinary Hospitals who address a variety of topics relating to pet health care, including companion animals, exotic pets and horses. Call in your questions to 352-392-8989 during the show or email questions about whatever topic is being discussed that day to animalairwaves@wuft.org.
Listeners can also tune into the show online for live streaming during the broadcast at: http://www.wuftfm.org/stream/
Learn more about the UF Veterinary Hospitals by visiting www.vethospitals.ufl.edu
Recent Episodes
Humpback comeback
May 1, 2012Podcast: Play in new window | Download Commercial whaling has driven species such as the right and gray whales to the brink of extinction. But for other whales, decades of protection are bearing fruit. The number of humpback whales in the north Pacific has risen to more than 20,000, up from 8,000 in the 1990s [...]
» Read more... Stoic pets hide pain
May 1, 2012Podcast: Play in new window | Download Limping, yowling and difficulty getting up tell us that our pets are in pain. But these obvious signs are only the tip of the iceberg. Dogs and cats carry instincts from their wild ancestors, and these instincts tell them to hide discomfort. So we need to look for [...]
» Read more... Finding a new vet shouldn’t be a coin toss
May 1, 2012Podcast: Play in new window | Download Moving to a new town means finding new doctors for the family. It also means finding a new veterinarian for furry family members. Trusted friends and coworkers can give personal recommendations, and the American Animal Hospital Association has a website that can direct you to its members. But [...]
» Read more... Parasites bad luck for bunnies
May 1, 2012Podcast: Play in new window | Download Superstitious people rub a rabbit’s foot for good luck. But it’s bad luck all around when rabbit feet rub Bunny’s skin raw. Many things can cause rabbits to itch, but parasites are among the most common. Like dogs and cats, rabbits can become infested with fleas or tiny [...]
» Read more... “Eeek, squeak, click” means “I love you”?
May 1, 2012Podcast: Play in new window | Download Ever wonder what dolphins are whistling about? Are they showing amorous intentions to a flashy Flipper? Research has shown that the kings of the sea communicate information about their identity so that they can keep in touch over long undersea distances, using the various chirps, clicks and whistles [...]
» Read more... Invisible particles cause visible equine respiratory ills
May 1, 2012Podcast: Play in new window | Download Horse barns can be dusty, but it doesn’t take visible clouds to bring on a coughing jag. The most dangerous particles are invisible. These fine particles generated from feed, bedding and vehicle exhaust can work their way deep into airways, causing irritation. New research has found patterns to [...]
» Read more... When it comes to dogs, preteens know best
May 1, 2012Podcast: Play in new window | Download Parents and teachers can attest that teenagers think they know everything. But new research suggests that when it comes to understanding dogs, preteens do in fact know as much as their parents. Adults and children between 6 and 10 years old listened to dog barks recorded during play, [...]
» Read more... Pet myth busters
May 1, 2012Podcast: Play in new window | Download Myths about pets are as common as Elvis sightings. Mythical dogs pass pinworms to children and can’t see color. Mythical cats can see in the dark and always land on their feet uninjured. None of these myths are true … and some are downright dangerous. The fact is, [...]
» Read more... Couch potato + exercise = healthier life
May 1, 2012Podcast: Play in new window | Download As the saying goes, a tired dog is a good dog. Regular exercise provides physical and mental stimulation for your canine friend, preventing boredom and reducing bad habits such as barking, digging and destructive chewing. Thirty-minute walks once or twice a day are also a great way for [...]
» Read more... Each pet blood donor saves four lives
May 1, 2012Podcast: Play in new window | Download The old adage that blood donation is the gift of life holds true for both people and pets. Advances in veterinary medicine have spurred a need for donated blood that can be used to treat a variety of animal illnesses, from bleeding disorders to immune dysfunction. Each blood [...]
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E.R. visits for dental care not ideal 