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
Why Is My Puppy Breathing Fast? A Vet's Opinion.
We all get out of breath occasionally. Whether it’s from running a marathon or just running up the stairs too quickly! Breathing fast is usually normal, though it can be a sign of a lack of fitness or even disease. If yo…
What's the Best Dog Breed for People with Allergies?
Summer is hay fever season and it must be awful for lovers of the outdoors to be constantly bunged up! However, we think it is even worse for animal lovers who are also allergic to animal fur. Every cuddle with a friendl…
August 29, 2021
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Raising a Kitten – The First Steps
Cats are pretty cute but kittens are even cuter. Perhaps you’ve chosen to adopt a new kitten from a shelter? Or perhaps your current cat has given birth? Or maybe a little lost kitten has turned up on your doorstep and y…
August 21, 2021
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What to do When a Dog is in Heat
If you can remember that far back, you may recall learning reproductive biology in school. Being humans, we have a slight advantage in understanding human reproduction and can be forgiven for finding animal reproduction…
August 12, 2021
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Can I Catch Diseases From My Dog?
Given we’re all hyperaware of disease right now, you might be trying to do everything you can to avoid getting sick. We all know we should wear a mask and wash our hands to avoid catching something from another person. B…
August 10, 2021
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Are Crossbreeds Healthier than Purebred Dogs?
We are happy to see that there is a lot more discussion in the news lately around canine health, and how some of our breeding practices are producing some quite unhealthy dogs. You may have heard people mention that cros…