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
Constipated Dog: My Dog Hasn't Pooped in 3 Days -What Should I Do?
It’s walk-time for the dog! Don’t forget your poo bags! Hm… but actually you haven’t needed them for a few days now. In fact, you’re not sure that your dog has pooped for the last three days at all! So what does this mea…
7 Exotic Parasites You Should Check Your Imported Dog is Not Carrying
According to the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association’s estimates, 2021 saw over 3 million households getting a new pet. That’s at least 3 million new cats and dogs (and other creatures!) in the UK. We’ve discussed where…
January 2, 2022
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Do Older Dogs Still Need Regular Boosters?
Vaccine boosters for people are all over the news at the moment. As our understanding of COVID-19 changes, so too do the recommendations for booster jabs. Earlier in the year, no one needed a booster, and now almost ever…
Why is it a Problem to Not Clean up After Your Dog?
There are some things we can universally agree are quite disgusting. Chewing with your mouth open, the smell of the black bins… oh, and stepping in dog poo! Seriously, it’s 2021! Surely we shouldn’t have to be dealing wi…
How Much Language do Dogs Understand?
Language is complicated. Whether it’s communicating abroad, struggling to learn French or those weekly spelling tests in school, we’ve all faced language misunderstandings and difficulties. Now imagine trying to communic…
8 Signs your Dog is Smarter than Average
Dogs can be pretty smart. They learn tricks, obey commands, work alongside humans in serious jobs and even sniff out drugs, bombs and cancer! On the other hand, we’ve seen enough dogs that have eaten chocolate, golf ball…