Latest articles by Joe Dunne
Dogs
In the UK, it is widely advised that most female dogs are spayed if they aren’t going to be bred from. Traditionally, this was recommended to be done around 6 months of age. But in recent decades the appropriate timing o…
Cats
Since time immemorial, humans and cats have lived alongside each other. Initially kept for hunting disease-spreading and food-eating vermin like rats and mice, cats have exploded in popularity to become the second most p…
Common Conditions
Having a pet creates a lot of good times, but part of being an owner means facing some hard times as well. One of the worst is hearing the dreaded word ‘cancer’ from a vet. Just like humans, dogs get cancer too, and the…
Breeds
Reliable, playful, hard-working (though sometimes lazy!), and always cuddly, the Labrador retriever is one of the most popular breeds of dog. But are Labs good family pets? What issues should you look out for if you have…
Exotic Pet
If you’ve been trawling (no pun intended) the depths of the news, underneath all the negativity you might have spotted the interesting story of the ‘world’s biggest goldfish’ caught by a British angler at a fishery in Fr…
Common Conditions
Skin fold disease is a common condition seen in many dogs, though some breeds are more predisposed. If your dog is prone to skin fold disease, today we are going to discuss why your dog might get it, how it is treated an…