Theory Of Pets Podcast

Hi there! Thank you everyone for joining me today. My name is Connor Knight I am the president at Top Dog Tips and the co-host of the Theory of Pets Podcast. Today we have a special guest from Embark Vet. Her name is Jenna Dockweiler. She is a veterinary geneticist. Today we are going to be doing a deep dive on proper breeding practices. Here are some of the questions I ask:  Now I see your job is a veterinary geneticist at Embark Vet What does a veterinary geneticist do and how is there some overlap with your roles and the idea of responsible breeding? And I saw that you were a board certified theriogenologist that specializes in animal reproduction, and canine rehab. Tell us a little about veterinary acupuncture. It’s quite a new topic for me. What are some of the benefits? Can you explain to me about “purebreeds” why are they so coveted if there are a lot of health problems that come with those types of dogs Can you tell me about the process of a breeder and how careful they have to be to prevent any hea