Podcast: Play in new window | Download According to the Florida Dairy Farmers, the Sunshine State ranks first in the Southeast and 19th in the country in milk production. So Florida’s farmers are well aware of the devastating effects that recent droughts have had on the dairy industry. Droughts in the Midwest, West and Southwest [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Bone cancer is a tragic disease that often strikes young people. But, new research into bone cancer in dogs offers hope of improved treatment for kids. Only dogs and people develop bone tumors with any frequency, and the two forms of cancer are very similar. New research has [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Think your outdoor cat just hangs around the house at night? Think again! In a recent study, researchers fitted 18 pet cats and 24 feral ones with transmitter collars. Even though the household tabbies tended to sleep much of the time, they roamed over five acres. Even more [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Looking to save on veterinary care? Prevention is the key, and it begins at home. Obesity is the biggest risk factor for debilitating and often expensive-to-treat conditions such as arthritis, skin problems and diabetes. So keep your friend fit and trim with proper diet and exercise. Don’t skip [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Caring for animals in a shelter environment requires a unique set of skills beyond what veterinary students learn routinely while in school. Managing disease in a large population of animals; examining animal victims of cruelty that are medical evidence; and preventing or modifying behavior problems common in shelter [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download University of Florida veterinarians have actively been involved for years in efforts to stop the spread of melanoma, a common cancer, in dogs and horses. Through the development of a vaccine, progress has been made. Learn more about what melanoma is, how it commonly appears in dogs and [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Newborn foals have special needs. On this show, Dr. Amanda House will offer some critical tips and a vaccination timeline for the newborn foal, focusing on disease prevention and how to recognize if you have a problem. Important vaccines for foals and when to administer them will also [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download How do you know when your pet is experiencing a medical emergency? Obvious trauma cases would include animals being hit by a car, bleeding profusely from an injury or accident, or being bitten by a poisonous snake. Other situations may be life-threatening but not as obvious. If your [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your furry friend is given the green light for anesthesia. So what does the veterinary team do to help him pull through with flying colors? You can help first by following instructions on prohibiting your pet from eating or drinking pre-anesthesia to help prevent vomiting. At the clinic, [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Dental x-rays are as important for pets as for people when it comes to maintaining healthy mouths. In fact, x-rays are so helpful that many veterinarians recommend them every time pets have dental exams and cleanings. X-rays can uncover problems under your kitty’s gum line or inside your [...]