Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Lets Talk Animals From Aardvarks to Zebras, Farewell show Veterinarian’s Perspective- 4 veterinarians discuss different aspects of private practice -Being a Vet in a small town -Being a women in the veterinary profession -The future of alternative veterinary medicine -Aspects of vet hospitals becoming part of corporations Guests: Dr Greg Thibodeau, Dr Yevette Lahaye, Dr Tom Cameron, Dr Mark Hanks About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Key Discussion Points a) what are solitary, Mason Bees b) Life cycle c) Belly flopping pollination technique d) their importance to the environment e) How to make your yard Mason Bee friendly Guest: Thyra McKelvie, from Rent Mason Bees About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -What goes into hospice for pets -What roll does palliative care play -Why and how did you get into this branch of vet medicine -Types of hospice care including euthanasia Guest: Dr Kelly Hill, Haven Veterinary Hospice About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Based on the Book: Smart Ass -Author shares her story of adopting a Donkey -Stories include the author trying to understand donkey behavior -How the donkey taught the author a few things about herself Guest: Margaret Winslow, author of Smart Ass About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Citizen Science Programs -What they are, how they work -Bird Atlas Program -River Bird, Turkey, Reptile programs Guest: Dr Nathan Webb, Wildlife Division Director for the Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982,...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -New role in our communities -Veterinarians involvement -Types of Shelters -Animal shelter management Guest: Dr Katherine Polak- veterinarian specializing in Animal Shelter medicine About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -How dogs and cats are regarded in SE Asia -The role of Animal Welfare groups in pet management -The process of exporting dogs -What importing countries and new pet owners need to do Guest: Dr Katherine Polak- Animal welfare coordinator in Thailand About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Purpose of packaging -Types of packaging -Where product is sold -Sustainability & special consideration (child proofing etc) Guest: Mark Bennett- engineer for large Pet Product company About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Key Discussion Points a) What Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue (YGRR) group does b) How dogs are looked at in China c) How dogs resued from other countries d) The sudden CDC ban on dog imports- what it means and what needs to be done. Guest: Peter Fitzgerald- Law Professor Emeritus, board member of YGRR About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Using the development of a new dental chew as an example -Developing the concept of the dental chew -Steps in taking the concept to a prototype to be tested -Marketing, pricing, safety, production aspects of getting the product to market Guest: Mark Bennett, a mechanical engineer, who is project coordinator for product development at a large veterinary company About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Development of new implants for amputees (dog & people) -Animal and pre-vet program at UMAINE -Opportunities at UMaine for students interested in animals Guest: Dr Jim Webber, veterinarian and professor at University of Maine About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Common poisons and new poisons at home -Treating poisoning -Signs of poisoning -Emergency Poison Kit Guest: Dr Erin Katribe, medical director of Best Friends Animal Society and former Emergency Care Vet About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982,...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Gentleman farming in Maine -Things you need to know -Animals on the farm Guest: Al May- gentleman farmer About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Bud Boccone- editor of AKC Gazzette talks about the AKC and the ACE Awards -What does the AKC do? -Different events AKC sponsors -The A.C.E. awards for outstanding accomplishment in dogs About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Discussed book: 101 Rescue Puppies How fostering works Examples of Fostering puppy litters What it’s like to foster- preparing for fostering Guest: Kathy Callahan; Author of 101Rescue Puppies About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Common parasites in pets, horses, livestock Life cycles discussed Zoonotic potential reviewed Drug resistance in parasites Guest: Dr Anne Zajac, Professor of parasitology Virginia Tech Vet School About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Habitat, hunting, nesting, migration -Predators, behaviors, life cycle -Where did they go? Population collapse – Monitoring, gathering information Guest: Danielle D’Auria, State Wildlife Biologist About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982,...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Adjustments Vet clinics have made -What clients should expect -Brief talk about CBD,other new products Dr Mark Hanks, owner of Kindred Spirits Vet Clinic, Orrington, Maine Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -History of 4-H -Goals of 4-H -What is a 4-H project -volunteering for 4-H Guest: Carla Scocchi 4-H Youth Development Professional for Hancock County 4-H About the host: Dr. John Hunt produces 2 radio shows at WERU. A short called Pet Sounds, a 3-5 minute short essay on all aspects of pets, and animals in general at 7:30 am on Sundays, and this program, Lets Talk Animals: From Aardvarks To Zebras, which airs at 4pm every fourth Thursday. During this hour long...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Update on endangered Rusty Patched Bumblebee -Murder Hornets- who are they? -Bald Eagle update -Covid-19 and wildlife Guest: Dr Mark McCullough- endangered species wildlife biologist About the host: Dr. John Hunt produces 2 radio shows at WERU. A short called Pet Sounds, a 3-5 minute short essay on all aspects of pets, and animals in general at 7:30 am on Sundays, and this program, Lets Talk Animals: From Aardvarks To Zebras, which airs at 4pm every fourth...

Retired veterinarian Dr. John Hunt, hosts of “Let’s Talk Animals” here on WERU-FM, with a report on coronavirus and pets

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Key Discussion Points a) Pillars of Biosecurity- Sanitation, isolation, resistence b) what small, backyard farmers can do c) wildlife and biosecurity Guest: Dr. Anne Lichtenwalner, Director of University of Maine Veterinary Diagnostic Lab About the host: Dr. John Hunt produces 2 radio shows at WERU. A short called Pet Sounds, a 3-5 minute short essay on all aspects of pets, and animals in general at 7:30 am on Sundays, and this...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: Amy Browne How camel’s milk helps autism What is in camels milk? Camel biology and behavior Guest: Pat Christina Adams- author, journalist About the host: Dr. John Hunt produces 2 radio shows at WERU. A short called Pet Sounds, a 3-5 minute short essay on all aspects of pets, and animals in general at 7:30 am on Sundays, and this program, Lets Talk Animals: From Aardvarks To Zebras, which airs at 4pm every fourth Thursday. During this hour long...

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: Amy Browne -Life cycle, biology facts -Setting up habitat at home -Rules and Regulations, where to get them, etc Guest: Tom Goodman- Dart Frog Hobbiest