Joe Dunne
BVMedSci (hons), BVM BVS (hons), MRCVS
After graduating from vet school in 2021, Joe decided to live near the beautiful Peak District and joined a local vets as the newest vet on the team. He is now working at a larger practice near Nottingham. Joe has a keen interest in soft tissue surgery and ultrasonography, and is looking forward to developing both those skills during his time as a new grad.
In his spare time, Joe likes to read, paint landscapes, hike, go to the gym, and cook. He lives surrounded by his artworks and far too many plants, a cat, a corn snake, and tropical fish.
In his spare time, Joe likes to read, paint landscapes Bob Ross style, hike, go to the gym, and cook. He lives nearby surrounded by his artworks and far too many plants! Back in his hometown, he has two cats and a corn snake lovingly cared for by his family.
Latest articles by Joe Dunne
Do Dogs Need Vitamin D Supplements?
We’re living in strange times. Never in living memory have so many people been asked to ‘stay home’ for so long. There’s a lot of focus on the bigger negative effects of being indoors for so long: mental; physical; socia…
Why is my Dog Twitching When He's Asleep - Is He Dreaming?
No matter how strange the world seems to get, nothing seems to beat the weirdness that is night-time dreaming. From newborn babies to senior citizens, everybody dreams. You may be aware that when you dream, you often twi…
Grain-Free Food: Is it Good or Bad?
In the first of a new series on “controversial topics”, we asked vet student Joe Dunne to review the evidence on Grain-free foods for dogs, and the potential health issues. Here’s his take on the situation! Pet food manu…
Obesity in dogs and cats – What to do about it
In Part 1, we looked at the causes and adverse effects of obesity. In Part 2, we will discuss how to manage it. What should you do about an obese cat or an overweight dog? Well, the mainstay of obesity management are we…
June 21, 2020
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Obesity – how do I know if my dog is obese or my if my cat is overweight?
Obesity in pets is becoming a serious problem. No matter how cute they look and how much we love those ‘chunky’ dogs and cats too, obesity should not be trivialised. Obesity carries a huge range of health conditions and…
June 19, 2020
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Why Does My Dog Follow Me Everywhere?
The start of 2020 has been a tough time for us all, and we hope you are all staying safe. One of the few benefits the lockdown has brought is being able to spend more time with our four-legged friends. It seems like our…