Although most of the animals seen by UF’s zoological medicine service are exotic pets – birds, reptiles, small mammals such as hamsters or ferrets, fish, amphibians, and even some inverterbrates – the service has the capacity to see almost any type of species considered non-domestic.
Members of the American Bouvier presented Dr. Mandy Wallace, a small animal surgery resident, with the group’s 2014 Veterinarian of the Year Award for her efforts to save the leg of a dog named Amitz.
A cat is recuperating well after receiving a metal prosthesis to correct a palate injury in his mouth, thanks to a unique collaborative dental procedure performed at the UF Small Animal Hospital.
The holiday season can be a stressful time for you and your pet, and can create special dangers for your furry family members. We hope the following information informs you on how to keep them safe and danger-free during this time of year. Food Pets can be…
The Surgery Service at the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital is now offering two types of minimally invasive surgical techniques: Laparoscopic techniques: Ovariectomy ovariohysterectomy cryptorchidectomy gastropexy exploratory enterotomy/enterectomy  cystoscopy/cystotomy  adrenalectomy  nephrectomy cholecystectomy/liver biopsy Video-assisted thoracic surgery: lung lobectomy pericardectomy lymph node and pleural biopsy thymectomy pyothorax pneumothorax For more…
Musculoskeletal disease can affect pets of all ages. In the early stages of this disease, it’s hard to spot because your pet may look and act absolutely fine.
Nipping. Scratching. Litter box issues. Leash pulling. Meowing at night. Urinating on the floor. Chewing shoes. Some common behavior issues are due to underlying medical problems that could be tough to recognize.
Keep your pets safe and cool this summer during the hot weather and festivities of the season.
The UF College of Veterinary Medicine has added a new equine sports performance complex to examine horses with subtle injuries. The main goal of the new complex is to treat horses before their injuries become irreversible.
The signs of nutritional imbalances may be obvious on the outside when you look at your pet—a dull coat, dry skin. Your pet may be overweight or have less energy. But it's hard to know if your pet's nutritional needs are being met – on the inside.
University of Florida
As part of both the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and UF Health, Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to advancing animal, human and environmental health through teaching, research, extension and patient care.
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Need animal care? Visit the UF Small Animal and Large Animal Hospitals. From dogs, cats, birds and exotics to horses, cattle, llamas, pigs and many other large farm or food animals, our experienced veterinary staff is ready to assist.
Syndicated Podcast
Animal Airwaves is a daily radio series that features one-minute segments relating to animal health, ranging from insights into animal behavior to veterinary patient care breakthroughs and trends.
