Latest articles by Joe Dunne
Cats
Many people say that their pets are more than just pets – they’re family. This means for some of us, the loss of a beloved pet can hurt just as much as the loss of a human family member. As such, some people may want to…
Behaviour
The habits of today’s dogs might shock those of centuries past – regular vet visits? Grooming every week? They dress me up in what?? As the world has changed, how we treat our dogs has changed too. A good example of this…
Small pet
Human artificial selection and breeding practices have, for better or worse, created a huge variation within domestic species. We’re all familiar with different breeds of dogs and cats, but did you know there are differe…
referral
Veterinary care has come a long way since the days of old. Many injuries and illnesses that were previously difficult to treat are now routine. Orthopaedic surgery is a great example of this. However, orthopaedics is oft…
Behaviour
Dogs do some strange things, and it can be a mystery what is going on inside their little heads sometimes! Humping is a common behaviour seen by owners – what could humping mean? Is your dog always being randy? Or can it…
New vet
Castration, or surgical removal of the testicles, is one of the most common veterinary procedures for male dogs. Castration is widely recommended for most non-breeding male dogs to prevent unwanted pregnancy in intact fe…
