ARCHIVE: All the Hats, All the Heart: Celebrating National Veterinary Technician Week
National Veterinary Technician Week is October 18-24, and we’re incredibly grateful for the role…
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20 of 204 episodesSpectrum of Care: From Ideal to Real Because One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Dr. Amy Stone, clinical associate professor and primary care/dentistry service chief, joins Animal Airwaves…
ARCHIVE: The Science of the Spooky: Bats, Boo’s and the Evolution of Infectious Diseases
October means Halloween is right around the corner and Dr. Jim Wellehan is embracing…
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Once-common antibiotic back in action
Superbugs are a global health threat. Over the years, they have defeated doctors and…
New sunscreen eliminates white residue, aims to boost use
It’s a common annoyance: You slather up sunscreen and rub. And rub. And rub.…
What does sparkling water do to your teeth?
In a world of delicious, dark sodas and black coffee, teeth can’t catch a…
Untreated sleep apnea linked to dramatic cognitive decline
For the uninitiated and well-oxygenated, sleep apnea is a condition that causes people to…
Old Pest, New Threat: Tracking the New World Screwworm
In June, the USDA confirmed the first U.S. animal case from the resurgence of…
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Create your own happiness with a routine
Do you have trouble sleeping? Are you bothered by aches and pains? Do you…
Posture could impact your mood, study suggests
If it’s been a minute since your mother told you to sit up straight,…
Larkspur and wolfsbane have always been two-faced. They can kill you or heal you.
For centuries, humans have used these flowering plants as a tool to ward off…
Miniature brains grown in lab offer hope for Alzheimer’s treatments
Do you like thinking outside the box? How about thinking inside the petri dish?…
Microwaves could make healthier french fries
Everything good comes at a cost — at least when it comes to french…
Meditation shows results in seven days, small study suggests
A change in your habits can be hard to stick to — even when…
A new treatment for long COVID offers hope
Long COVID-19 may be relatively new, but it is far from rare. In the…
What kids drink now matters later
If your child gravitates toward soda, sports drinks or sweet fruit juices, you might…
Evacuating horses in the path of wildfires
When a wildfire is bearing down, animals need to be evacuated quickly. If a…
Plastic in blood might be causing some heart problems
We live in a world of plastic. Plastic production has increased from a mere…
Palliative care for pets with chronic pain
As our pets age, their risk of chronic pain increases. Osteoarthritis affects one-in-five dogs…
Ibuprofen is always off limits for dogs and cats
It never pays to rely on the internet for veterinary advice. Every animal is…