Animal Airwaves
Episodes
The Canine Blood Bank: Dogs Saving Dogs, One Donor at a Time
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve read or heard about a dog’s life being saved through a blood transfusion, chances are a blood bank that collects blood and blood product...
Taking your pooch on safe enjoyable walks
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Judging by our dogs’ reactions when they hear the word “walk,” they love their outdoor time — the action, the smells, seeing other animals and...
Keeping you and your pooch safe from tularemia
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard about tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, but not likely in a canine context. Tularemia is a bacterial disease that often causes...
Detecting a pet’s failing vision and providing comfort
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like humans, our pets’ vision worsens with age. But since they can’t tell us what’s happening, we need to watch closely for behavioral cues. Pet...
The danger and spread of hantavirus
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After recent high-profile cases, hantavirus came roaring back into the headlines as a potentially deadly human pathogen. Hantavirus is spread by roden...
Protecting pets during summer celebrations
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before another summer of celebrations, certain pet-friendly precautions bear repeating. First and foremost, always keep your pet cool and well-hydrate...
Pet vaccinations: the basics
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For nearly a century, widespread vaccinations have saved the lives of countless animals. Beyond that obvious benefit, vaccinations are often required ...