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
What Dogs Are Cheapest to Insure?
After the excesses of Christmas, January is always a time for penny pinching, and this year especially so! It is also the time when a lot of new dog owners are looking for insurance for their pup, so we thought it might…
January 11, 2021
Is It Wrong to Call a Female Dog a ‘Bitch’?
A veterinary practice is usually quite a civilised place. Receptionists are helpful and polite, the nurses are caring, and the vets work hard. So why does everyone who works at the vets swear in public?! “We’ll book you…
The Science of Cannabis in Animals
The medical use of cannabis has become a hot topic in recent years, particularly in human medicine; many people claim that certain molecules derived from the plant, particularly CBD, can help alleviate a number of condit…
What Christmas Treats Can I Give My Cats?
‘Tis the Season! We all need some Christmas love, especially this year, so we’ll forgive you if you’ve already got the tinsel out and are basting the turkey! While the nation’s cats probably haven’t felt the effects of t…
December 22, 2020
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Why Do Cats Like Catnip?
Catnip: everyone knows that it makes cats go a little crazy. Some of you out there may even have catnip products for your cats at home. So we thought it might be nice to give you a little more information on what catnip…
Why is my Guinea Pig Peeing Blood?
Many people feel faint at the sight of blood, so you can be forgiven if seeing blood in your guinea pig’s hutch makes you anxious. Apart from obvious injuries, blood in the urine is one of the most common reasons for thi…