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
Do dogs get thyroid problems and what are the signs?
If you’re the owner of an elderly cat, you’ve probably heard of hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid gland. But for all you dog owners out there, you may be wondering if your canine companion can get thyroid problem…
May 15, 2021
Why is it so hard to adopt a dog?
Dogs are great. Can’t everyone have one? I want one now! Well, adopting a dog isn’t quite as simple as pressing ‘purchase’. But why is this? What is the process for adoption? What do you have to keep in mind? And why is…
Why Do Cats Spray Urine?
You just got back home from work and what do you find? A smelly urine stain on the wall and one guilty-looking cat… Not again! Why is it that some cats spray urine? Is it always bad behaviour? Could there be a medical re…
April 28, 2021
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Why is my cat scared of cucumbers?
You may have seen videos on social media of cats turning around to find a cucumber sneakily left by their owner, and jumping feet into the air! It’s hard not to admit that these extreme reactions are humorous, but why do…
April 23, 2021
Why Do Vets Always Want to Spend Money on X-Rays?
Everything seems to be getting more expensive lately and veterinary care is unfortunately no exception. We have spoken before about why vet bills can be so high and why this is necessary to allow us to be able to save an…
April 19, 2021
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Is a Cockapoo a Real Dog Breed?
The cockapoo (or cockerpoo, or cockerdoodle, or spoodle, or...) is the sixth most popular dog in the UK, according to a survey of over 20,000 dog owners! Its short curly hair, bounciness and love of people make it a grea…