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 do cats get blood clots and what are the symptoms?
Blood clot formation in cats is a deadly condition that often strikes cats without warning. Understanding what causes blood clots is key to helping reduce the chances of your cat getting one. Our article today will expla…
Why Are My Dog's Lymph Nodes Enlarged?
Some dogs can be so lumpy and bumpy! The particular focus today is on lumpy lymph nodes. We will explain what they are, how to feel for them, and why your dog’s lymph nodes could be enlarged.
Life as vet - what its like
Life as a Clinical Vet Student and Beyond
Our student vet blogger Joe is now coming to the end of his course, and looking beyond his final exams to life in practice. For his 100th blog, we asked him to write about his time in the clinical years at vet school. As…
April 9, 2021
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How do vets diagnose diabetes in cats?
Cats are quite different from humans – four legs, much more fur and a tail! But they can get many of the same diseases we get, such as diabetes. Today we will be discussing what diabetes in cats is, how vets diagnose it,…
Should we involve dogs in our hobbies?
Further back than even recorded history, man has had man’s best friend alongside him. And this is no exaggeration, we domesticated dogs at least 30,000 years ago. In that time we've had hunting dogs, guard dogs, herding…
March 12, 2021
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When Do Dogs Go Into Heat?
If you are wanting to breed from your female dog, are wondering how to manage her heat period, or are just interested in dog biology, this is the article for you! Today we will be learning all about the female dog’s repr…
March 5, 2021
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