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
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…
How to Care for a Newborn Puppy
Those of you who have had children probably know how stressful and time-consuming caring for a helpless infant can be! Those of us who haven’t (myself included!) can probably never imagine it! But perhaps there are some…
We all know there’s been a boom in pet ownership but where did all these new dogs and cats actually come from?
The last few years have been tough for us all. That’s why it’s no surprise that many people have turned to the comfort of pets to help get them through it. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a hu…
October 20, 2021
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Is Dog DNA Testing Reliable?
Today’s article is inspired by one of our readers who purchased a Collie x Whippet puppy from a breeder. Anyone familiar with Whippets knows that they are one of the longest-legged breeds of dog out there… and Collies ar…
Is it Humane to Keep Goldfish in a Bowl?
A goldfish is one of those classic pets that everyone has probably had at one time or another. You may have fond memories of going to the pet shop and coming home with a plastic bag full of water and a new fish, ready to…