Joe Dunne
BVMedSci (hons), BVM BVS (hons), MRCVS
After graduating from vet school in 2021, Joe worked for three years in first opinion practice, and is now working at a first opinion and referral practice studying for a Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP). Joe has a keen interest in soft tissue surgery and ultrasonography, and is developing both those skills as part of his certificate.
In his spare time, Joe likes to read, paint landscape paintings, hike, go to the gym, and cook. He lives surrounded by a corn snake and far too many plants.
Latest articles by Joe Dunne
Is Tramadol a Good Painkiller for Dogs?
Along with steroids and antibiotics, painkillers are one of the most common groups of drugs given to dogs by vets. One you may have heard of or even had prescribed for your dog is tramadol. But did you know that there is…
November 18, 2022
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Do Rabbits Get Colds?
It’s cold and flu season, and it’s important to stay healthy, wash your hands regularly and protect others. And just like us, pets can also get ‘colds’ too. Rabbits are no exception (though we wouldn’t expect them to was…
What Breed of Dog Has the Most Genetic Problems?
As a consequence of unregulated breeding, historical breeding standards, pure chance, and a host of other factors, almost all dog breeds are prone to genetic diseases. Most dog owners are aware of one or two that are com…
Why Does My Dog Need a CT Scan, Not a Simple X-Ray?
We’re very lucky in veterinary medicine to have a wide-range of high tech equipment used to help diagnose and treat disease. One of the most cutting edge is a CT scanner. You might know that CT scans are related to x-ray…
October 25, 2022
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Why Does My Rabbit Bite Me?
When you picture a rabbit, you probably imagine big ears, a furry little tail and, of course, buck teeth. Perfectly designed to snip off foliage in the wild, some of you may have discovered those sharp incisors can also…
Cost of Living – How to Save on Pet Care
Thanks to a combination of Brexit, the tail-end of the COVID-19 pandemic and the terrible conflict in Ukraine, among other complicated factors, the cost of living is getting more expensive. This includes everything relat…
October 10, 2022
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