Nov 2, 2017 | Articles, Conditioning For Show Performance, Jocelynn Jacobs DVM, CVC, BSC
Jocelynn Jacobs DVM, CVC Your two year old, healthy male show dog has the picture-perfect five generation pedigree, has been in conformation classes since he was 8 weeks old, and has been socialized and exposed to just about every situation you could imagine he might... Read more
Oct 6, 2017 | Articles, Dog chiropractor, Jocelynn Jacobs DVM, CVC, BSC, Spinal Adjustment for Dogs, Veterinary Chiropractic
Jocelynn Jacobs DVM, CVC How many of us could jump hurdles on a high school track every day? Not me! Heck, some days I feel like climbing the stairs is a challenge! Now imagine being your Yorkie or Shih Tzu wanting badly to be up on the comfy couch or bed with... Read more
Sep 8, 2017 | Articles, Beta-carotene, Dog’s Immune System, Jocelynn Jacobs DVM, CVC, BSC
By Jocelynn Jacobs DVM, CVC Many activities we do with our dogs can be stressful. Training and showing in conformation, obedience or agility, or participating in field trial events, sled races or herding trials are just a few activities that can add stress to their... Read more
Aug 4, 2017 | Articles, Jocelynn Jacobs DVM, CVC, BSC, Pet Dental Care
Jocelynn Jacobs DVM, CVC Wondering about your pet’s bad breath? How often do you say, “Wow, your breath smells terrible” to your dog when they innocently come to give you a kiss to show you how much they love you? Well, if you say it frequently, then they... Read more
Jul 5, 2017 | Articles, Jocelynn Jacobs DVM, CVC, BSC, pregnancy
By Jocelynn Jacobs, DVM Jacobs is a breeder-veterinarian who breeds and shows Alaskan malamutes. She owns a breeder referral hospital where she enjoys working with breeder and performance dog enthusiasts. You have the perfect pedigrees, the breedings went well, and... Read more
Jun 1, 2017 | Articles, Heart Conditions, Jocelynn Jacobs DVM, CVC, BSC, puppy examination
Nothing is more exciting (or stressful!) than taking your litter into the veterinary clinic to have their first complete physical examination done by your veterinarian. You have been trying to evaluate whether the puppies are show or pet quality for weeks. But no... Read more