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Temporary Service Update
WILD BIRDS
Currently, the University of Florida Animal Hospital will accept wild birds between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., seven days a week.
We are unable to accept backyard poultry.
for Pet Owners:
Mysterious Respiratory Illness in Dogs
What pet owners should know about the new canine respiratory illness currently in the news.
For Veterinarians:
Mysterious Respiratory Illness in Dogs
Important information about the new canine respiratory illness currently creating concern among dog owners and veterinarians.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE COLLEGE
UF Small Animal Hospital to provide free eye, heart exams for service dogs
The University of Florida’s Small Animal Hospital will offer free eye and heart screenings for service animals on May 17 as part of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists-Epicur Pharma…
UF’s veterinary business management program thrives in first 10 years
The program is unique among veterinary colleges nationwide.
UF students are first in Veterinary Scholars Program to conduct field work abroad
UF’s Denae Witte and Nicole Perry had the opportunity to travel internationally to do fieldwork in Africa, where they assisted with research and monitoring of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever.
Young ram back on his feet after care at UF
The ram, a member of the UF-IFAS sheep unit, sustained spinal injuries after an altercation with another ram in early December.
ANIMAL AIRWAVES
Diagnosis and Treatment of ‘Down Dogs’ (Original Airdate May 17, 2019)
If your dog is suddenly unable to rise, or can’t move its legs, that’s a scary situation for any pet owner. However, the causes for these signs can vary greatly,…
Cutting to the chase when it comes to dog foods
The overwhelming choice of dog foods is enough to make a pooch parent’s head spin, from boutique foods to seemingly infinite types of kibble, each touting itself as most nutritious….
Preparing to care for sick calves
Depending on where you live, it’s calving season or soon will be. So, now’s the time to plan for common health problems. Recently weaned calves are particularly at risk for…
Radiation Oncology: A Powerful Tool for Cancer Treatment in Pets
Veterinary oncology today makes use of increasingly sophisticated tools and methods for treating cancer in pets. In addition to surgery and medical therapy, or chemotherapy, radiation oncology is a veterinary specialty…