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
West Highland White Terrier Health Problems – Do All Westies Have Skin Conditions?
Small, white, fluffy and with a lot of character, West Highland White Terriers, or Westies, are a popular breed among dog owners. As with all dog breeds, they have their own appeal and quirks, but what are the common Wes…
January 19, 2025
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Can Dogs Smell Out Illness in People?
You’ve probably noticed that your dog likes sniffing; it’s well known that dogs use their keen sense of smell to understand their world. We humans have been utilising this power for centuries for hunting, search and resc…
UK Dog Theft Ban – How’s That Working Out?
In August of this year, new legislation came into force in parts of the UK that made stealing a pet a specific crime, with much of the media praising the law. As with all laws, the government spent a long time investigat…
November 18, 2024
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Why Is Rawhide Bad for Dogs?
When shopping for dog treats and chews, do you find the number of options overwhelming? One of the most common chews seen in pet shops are rawhide chews. But you may have heard that many vets don’t recommend rawhide for…
Are Vets Doing Euthanasia Wrong?
Everyone loves their pets and wants them to last forever. But as we sadly all know, pets pass on eventually. Many of them do so at their local vet practice via an injection. We call this euthanasia, from the Greek for ‘g…
October 30, 2024
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How Much Exercise Does a Pet Greyhound Really Need?
Tall, slim and built for speed, greyhounds are well known for their athleticism. Even today, many greyhounds are bred for dog racing and so many pet greyhounds are ex-racing dogs. The intensity of the exercise seen at gr…