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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 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 Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals (Finale) 6/23/22: Veterinarian’s Perspective first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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 State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 4/28/22: Mason Bees first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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 School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 2/24/22: Hospice for Pets first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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 Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 1/27/22: Getting to Know the Donkey first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 12/23/21: Citizen Science Programs first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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 Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 10/28/21: Animal Shelters first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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 Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 9/23/21: Exporting Dogs from SouthEast Asia first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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 Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 8/26/21: Packaging pet products first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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 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 Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 7/22/21: CDC bans dog imports, hinders Dog Rescue first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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 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 Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 6/24/21: How Pet Products are Developed first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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 University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 5/27/21: Veterinary Advances, UMaine Pre-Vet Program first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 4/22/21: Pet Poison Prevention Month first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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 Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 3/25/21: Farming in Maine first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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 Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 2/25/21: AKC and the ACE Awards first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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 Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 10/22/20: Fostering Puppies, with Kathy Callahan, Author of 101Rescue Puppies first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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 a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 9/24/20: Animal Parasites first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 8/27/20: Great Blue Heron first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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 Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 7/23/20: Veterinary Clinics and COVID-19 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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 program Dr. Hunt invites a guest to come in and talk about a particular topic. Some past topics have included; Seeing Eye dog training, Turkeys in Maine, Cat adoption, Reintroducing the Atlantic Salmon, Homing Pigeons, Veterinary Acupuncture to name a few. 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 Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 6/25/20: 4-H first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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 Thursday. During this hour long program Dr. Hunt invites a guest to come in and talk about a particular topic. Some past topics have included; Seeing Eye dog training, Turkeys in Maine, Cat adoption, Reintroducing the Atlantic Salmon, Homing Pigeons, Veterinary Acupuncture to name a few. 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 Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 5/28/20: Rusty Patched Bumblebees, Murder Hornet, Covid-19 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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

The post WERU Coronavirus Updates 3/26/20 8 a.m. first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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 program, Lets Talk Animals: From Aardvarks To Zebras, which airs at 4pm every fourth Thursday. During this hour long program Dr. Hunt invites a guest to come in and talk about a particular topic. Some past topics have included; Seeing Eye dog training, Turkeys in Maine, Cat adoption, Reintroducing the Atlantic Salmon, Homing Pigeons, Veterinary Acupuncture to name a few. 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 Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 2/27/20: Biosecurity first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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 program Dr. Hunt invites a guest to come in and talk about a particular topic. Some past topics have included; Seeing Eye dog training, Turkeys in Maine, Cat adoption, Reintroducing the Atlantic Salmon, Homing Pigeons, Veterinary Acupuncture to name a few. 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 Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 1/23/20: Camel Crazy first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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

The post Let’s Talk Animals 9/26/19: Dart Frogs first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Guest: Dr Greg Thibadeau- retired, former Ownerof Maine Coast Vet Hosp Key Discussion Points How Blue Hill recruited Dr Thibadeau Setting up practice Farm calls, memorable clients and patients

The post Let’s Talk Animals 8/22/19: Setting Up a Small Town Vet Practice first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman How Dr Jefferson became an equine vet Discussion of common ailments like Grave, Heaves, Lyme, etc. Veterinary tips for horse owners Guest: Dr David Jefferson- author, equine Vet

The post Let’s Talk Animals 7/25/19: “Maine Horse Doctor, On The Road With Dr J” first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Key Discussion Points a) Reviewing key points of book b) Discussing the natural behaviors of dogs c) How can pet owners accommodate a dog’s natural behaviors Guest: Jessica Pierce – Author, Bioethics teacher

The post Let’s Talk Animals 6/27/19: “Unleashing Your Dog” author Jessica Pierce first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Key Discussion Points a) Education program at York County Community College b) Vet Tech in private practice c) Salaries Guest: Peg Wheeler- Director of Vet Tech program at YCCC

The post Let’s Talk Animals 5/23/19: The Veterinary Technician in the 21st Century first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Medical Marijuana, New Pet food issues Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt What is CBD? How does it work in animals? Taurine deficiency controversy in dog food Guest: Dr Tom Cameron, Veterinarian

The post Let’s Talk Animals 3/28/19 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Using APPs to manage your Woodlot Key Discussion Points What are APPs Different APPs available; ticks, birds, mammals, timber, etc Features of the APPs Guest: Casey Olechnowicz- – UMAINE Phd student

The post Let’s Talk Animals 2/28/19 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Reviewing the book; Rescuing Ladybugs Key Discussion Points Purpose of book Stories of people who save abused animals Discussion of the way we treat animals Guest: Author- Jennifer Skiff *Please note: Because of storm-related power outages in the area, this program was interrupted when the station briefly lost power. The periods of silence have been edited.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 1/24/19 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Photographing Pets What goes into professional pet photography? Pointers for pet owners Guest: Debra Bell- owner of Bell’s Furry Friend Photography

The post Let’s Talk Animals 12/27/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Fostering cats Key Discussion Points a) Forgotten felines mission: dealing with cat overpopulation b) What goes into fostering cats c) how to adopt a foster cat Guests: Pam Hansberry from Forgotten Felines of Maine Amber Harvey feline foster parent

The post Let’s Talk Animals 10/25/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Across The Country On A Horse Key Discussion Points -Preparing for the journey -Igor the Horse -Experiences on the trip Guest: Lucy Leaf- Orland, ME

The post Let’s Talk Animals 8/23/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Women in Veterinary Medicine Key Discussion Points Why more women in vet med Differences between men and women as bosses Personal experiences in the profession Guest: Dr. Yvette LaHaye- owner Searsport Vet Hospital

The post Let’s Talk Animals 7/26/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Beaver Ecology Key Discussion Points Adaptations to water Lodges, dams, diet, life cycle Keystone species, ecology Guest: Christy Stout- naturalist

The post Let’s Talk Animals 6/28/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Josie’s Story -Author of Josie’s Story discusses book -Josie, a rescue dog adjusts to new life -How Josie went from pet to service dog Guest Vernita Leins

The post Let’s Talk Animals 5/24/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Dog Bite Prevention Key Discussion Points: -Types of aggression -Learning dog body language -Ways to prevent getting bit Guest: Diane Cunningham, from Paws Down Training Service

The post Let’s Talk Animals 4/26/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman The endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Guest: Dr Mark McCullough , wildlife biologist at Craigbrook Fish Hatchery Topics- Biology of the Rusty Patched Bumblebee Their importance in our ecosystem and agriculture Why they are endangered Finding ways to save this and other pollinator species

The post Let’s Talk Animals 2/22/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Birdsacre: A Diamond in the Rough Key Discussion Points: -History -Rescue, rehab birds -Trails, museum, Stanwood Homestead Guest: Grayson Richmond- Director

The post Let’s Talk Animals 1/25/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Rabbit Rescue: Creation of Cotton Tail Cottage Rescue -Adoption of Rabbits -Home care tips Guest: Angel Bell- volunteer

The post Let’s Talk Animals 12/28/17 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Wild Turkeys in Maine Discussion on the establishment of Wild Turkeys in maine as well as their behavior, life cycle, conservation efforts. Guest- State Wildlife Biologist- Brad Allen

The post Let’s Talk Animals 11/23/17 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Engineer: John Greenman Dog Rehabilitation Key Discussion Points: a) Qualifications to to rehab b) Eqiupment used c) types of exercises in rehab Guest: Heather Sprague, Animal Health Tech

The post Let’s Talk Animals 10/27/17 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Lets Talk Animals – Aardvarks to Zebras was formerly known as PetSounds 2.0 The name change reflects the expanded world of animals that the program will be covering. Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Engineer: Amy Browne Animal Abuse Key Discussion Points: a) Types of Animal Abuse b) Connections with people abuse c) Strategies to overcome abuse Guests: Leslie Linder, Dorathy Martel

The post Let’s Talk Animals 9/28/17 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Lets Talk Animals – Aardvarks to Zebras was formerly known as PetSounds 2.0 The name change reflects the expanded world of animals that the program will be covering. Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Engineer: John Greenman UMO Diagnostic Lab -History of Lab -New facilities -How the lab serves the public Guest: Dr Ann Lichtenwalner

The post Let’s Talk Animals 8/24/17 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.