Shelby's Alternative Pet Care Clinic Raising Tails
Shelby animal clinic thinks outside the litter box to heal dogs and cats
Gizmo, a 1-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, has suffered for most of his life with recurring symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, rashes, collections of eye and ear matter, and now, insomnia. Despite being nurtured by a well-informed and empathetic mom, Taryn Lynch, he reacts to assorted foods — from protein-based to grain-infused. Even his beloved bully chew sticks are being withheld. “I’ve been at my wit’s end,” said Lynch, of Macomb Township. “So far, it’s cost more than $1,000 for testing him, but that’s nothing compared to his suffering. He’s such a good dog, but we’ve not been able to shake this — even his vet is stymied.” Enter Sheppard Alternative Animal Care, and co-owner Melissa Sheppard. She sees this situation repeatedly, ever since she …
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