Podcast: Play in new window | Download Despite advances made in equine medicine, lameness… which occurs when a horse doesn’t walk normally on all four limbs… remains a scourge to many steeds. Farriers play a critical role in battling this painful problem. A farrier shoes horses and helps keep their legs and feet healthy. A [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download When the family pet dies, parents often bear the sad burden of telling their kids… not a fun job. Start by making the situation as relaxed for your child as possible. Talk simply and honestly in a familiar setting. To help your child grasp the news, discuss death [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your pet’s urine contains a surprising amount of medical information. It’s no wonder your veterinarian wants to analyze it when examining your canine companion or feline friend. Dilute urine can signal a kidney problem, while bloody urine can indicate bladder stones, an infection or a bleeding problem. A [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Does your canine companion go gaga over chew toys? Dogs love to chew, and some chew toys promote dental health. But chomping on others can be harmful. Tooth fractures commonly happen when dogs chew on hard objects. These include rocks, nylon bones, animal bones, antlers, hooves and hard [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Chemotherapy has saved the lives of many pets and people with cancer. But the treatment can be nearly as harsh as the disease. The large doses of chemicals needed to kill cancer cells can destroy other cells in the body, too, which can lead to serious side effects. [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download If you get antsy thinking of your four-legged friend having general anesthesia, you’re not alone. The risk of anesthetic death is only about one in one thousand pets, but many pet lovers fear that “one” could be theirs. Veterinarians work hard to reduce anesthetic risks, starting with a [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Tooth troubles commonly affect rabbits. So if you’re a bunny lover, here are some facts to chew on. A rabbit’s teeth grow continuously and are naturally worn down by chewing on abrasive foods such as hay. When teeth overgrow, they can form points that cause ulcers in the [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Receiving a diagnosis that your pet has cancer can be frightening at many levels. How common is cancer in pets? What types of cancers are common in pets and what sorts of treatments exist for the various manifestations of this disease? Can an any types of cancer in [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download When animals are abused, often determining the cause of death or injury requires specific forensic analysis, which in turn becomes evidence that can be used in court. The University of Florida plays a key role in providing veterinarians with knowledge about forensic investigations and evidence collection, and also [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Dogs are color blind. Cats always land on their feet. The dog’s nose is warm, therefore it must be sick. True or false? Actually, these are just a few of many myths passed along in our culture which can affect not only how animals are perceived, but also [...]