The University of Florida Small Animal Hospital and Large Animal Hospital offers clinical studies for dogs, cats, other small animals and large animals to determine efficacy and safety for future treatments, therapies, and diagnostic tools.
Please complete our Study Interest Form to see if we have a clinical study that may suit your pet’s needs.
If you are only interested in our Cardiology studies, please complete this Cardiology Study Interest Form.
Current Clinical Studies for Dogs:
Anesthesia and Pain Management
Studies to investigate novel methods of anesthesia and pain management in dogs undergoing surgery.
Cardiology
Studies for dogs with heart diseases, such as cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure.
Dermatology
Studies for dogs with skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, pyoderma, and pythiosis.
Integrative and Mobility Medicine
Studies to investigate other therapeutic treatments for dogs with osteoarthritis and intervertebral disc extrusion.
Internal Medicine
Studies for dogs with internal diseases, such as kidney disease and diabetes.
Oncology
Studies for dogs with cancer, such as melanoma, osteosarcoma, and mast cell tumor.
Ophthalmology
Studies for dogs with issues affecting the eyes, such as Keratoconjunctivitis sicca or “dry eye”.
Surgery
Studies for dogs undergoing various surgeries, such as total hip replacement, soft palate resection (BOAS surgery), thoracic duct ligation, and other surgical interventions.
Enrolling healthy pets in clinical trials is vital to advancing veterinary medicine and education. They can support the development of future diagnostics and treatments which can help improve the lives of other pets in the future.
Current Clinical Studies for Cats:
Internal Medicine
Studies for cats with internal diseases, such as kidney disease and diabetes.
Primary Care and Dentistry
Studies for cats being seen through our Primary Care and Dentistry Service.
Current Clinical Studies for Large Animals:
Clinical Studies for Large Animals
Our studies for Large Animals include Cardiology, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Oncology studies and Sports Medicine.