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Category Archives: Joe’s surgery diary
Let sleeping dogs lie…
Sleep is something that most dogs love – but for a few dogs, sleep can be a danger rather than a pleasure. The condition of narcolepsy is a rare genetic disease that can affect people and animals and causes sudden … Continue reading
Posted in General News, Joe's TV shows, Joe's health tips for dogs, Joe's surgery diary
Tagged Daybreak, dog, Joe's TV shows, Mabel, narcolepsy, sleep
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Harry’s January blues…
There’s something about the first few weeks of January that always seems a bit depressing after all the festivities of Christmas and New Year – and for one of my patients this week, it’s been a particularly trying time of … Continue reading
Posted in General News, Joe's health tips for cats, Joe's surgery diary
Tagged car, cat, injury, ruptured diaphragm
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Swanning around with the RSPCA…
I was up in Cheshire last week filming for my new series ‘Operation Animal’ with the RSPCA at their Stapeley Grange wildlife centre. It was my first visit to the centre and absolutely fascinating to see the work they do … Continue reading
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Tagged filming, RSPCA, swan, wildlife
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Pet Health Advice: Castration
Castration is the male neutering operation, and the main reasons for carrying out this surgery are: • Preventing reproduction and therefore reducing populations and unwanted litters • Reducing behavioural traits linked to testosterone – aggression, wanderlust, urine marking, inappropriate sexual … Continue reading
Dangerous dog shows…
In my career as vet, TV presenter and pet food entrepreneur I have faced many challenges. From dealing with dangerous pets to trying to appear cool and calm on live TV and negotiating a good deal with the big supermarkets, … Continue reading
Back in the surgery
After spending most of my time out and about doing TV and media work the last few weeks it’s been great to be back in the surgery for a few days this week. I’m working at the Pet Vaccination Clinic … Continue reading
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Tagged joe, Pet Vaccintation Clinic, surgery, vet
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Easter rescue!
I was out walking Jack in the fields on the way into Pets’ Kitchen this morning when I heard a very distressed lamb calling from someone near a very large oak tree in the middle of the field. I assumed … Continue reading
Bill the stressed cat
Many people think of a cat’s life as being an easy round of lazing by the fire and chasing the odd bird. The concept of cats being stressed or scared, or suffering from nervous illnesses seems far fetched and most … Continue reading
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Tagged Allergy, behaviour, cat, Skin, stress
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