Jacobs Animal Clinic

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Dr. Jacobs has been in practice in Mouton for decades for a reason. That reason is that he knows what he is doing! He has a 'no nonsense' approach to treating your companion. He does what you ask...without trying to up-sale. His prices are affordable.

I took my doberman puppy (who is now 1 and 1/2 yrs old and healthy) to Dr. Jacobs to get his ears clipped, (at 3 1/2 months of age). I also visited the vet clinic a week prior to surgery to allow him to view puppy and for me to view the clinic. The clinic seemed ok, a bit too informal & laid back, but since the doctor had clearly been practicing for decades, I shrugged it off as a country vet who had his fair share of experience. So, I went ahead with the ear clipping surgery, which was scheduled at 8am, by 11am I was called to pick him up, that everything went fine & he was awake from the anesthesia.(I believe they should have kept him for a few more hours to make sure of his well-being, instead of him just being awake). After picking him up,I took him home to recuperate. I expected him to be tired, sore and act different after surgery. I didn't expect throwing up, dry heaving continually the remainder of the day, through the night. I took him back to the vet, he gave him a shot - that's it - no iv nothing. Well, the shot had no affect and neither did pedialyte or the multitude of other liquids I attempted. His throwing up & heaving only worsened & after watching him all day and night, I knew if I didn't act fast he could soon die. So when the vet offices opened the next morning, I followed my intuition & called a vet that I Knew would make saving my puppy the top priority Dr. Jan Struthers @ Cat & Bird Veterinary. She worked Day and Went in nights to give him iv fluids and meds to keep him alive. It took 7 days of being in doggy ICU, but she saved him. I fully believe that doctor Jacobs actions during surgery either caused or contributed to my dog almost dying. He was perfectly healthy before surgery. As for his ears, they are a hack job, jagged edges and the cut was too long, as I do not show him and ask for a bit of a shorter cut. I WOULD NOT recommend him for cutting ears of a Doberman or any other breed- ever. Just because he is cheaper - don't do it- spend the extra money if you are going to do it. Dr. Jacobs charged $225 (I believe) and if I would have went the most expensive route and had the ears laser cut it would have been a quick heal up and even at $450 or so it was still cheaper than the $730 bill for 7 days in doggy ICU plus the $225 Dr. Jacobs charged. Or save all the money and not get their ears cut at all... I know after what I put my boy through, of I ever do have another Doberman, I will not be having the ears cut. Yes, it's beautiful but unnecessary. (This is just my experience & opinion - I just would like to allow others a chance to see what my experience was.