Arthritis, Injuries, and Orthopedic Success Stories
MR. BUNGLE
Mr. Bungle is a 10-year-old Maltese. Before seeing Dr Sheppard, he struggled with a partially torn ligament in his knee, he was overweight, and had itchiness and allergies. His issues with weight at the time did not help his knee injury. We tried various foods and diets (along with as much exercise as possible with a hurt knee) to get the weight off with no luck. The conventional vet wanted to do surgery on his knee but I was not comfortable doing so without a second opinion. I had heard great things about SAAC and decided to get a second opinion. I was slightly familiar with what Dr. Sheppard does due to previously seeing a chiropractor who did nutrition response testing. I thought it was interesting seeing how it all worked. Mr. Bungle is doing great now. He is at a healthy weight, his knee has been healed with no issues, and his allergies have gotten immensely better. I knew SAAC was working due to seeing these results along with Mr. Bungle having an increase in energy. My experience at SAAC has been fantastic. I am so grateful I found Dr. Sheppard and the SAAC staff. Mr. Bungle is my life and I want him to be as healthy and happy as he can be. SAAC is always willing to help and answer any questions or concerns I may have.
HENRY
After receiving a rabies vaccination at the age of 7, Henry experienced decreased mobility, energy, and poor appetite. After a few weeks, his symptoms progressed, and he was unable to use his rear legs. He had to be lifted and carried outside and help up when standing. Regular veterinarians and a veterinary neurologist were unable to determine the cause of his symptoms and just gave him pain meds. We decided to see Dr. Christina of Advanced Animal Chiropractic and she recommended we see Dr. Sheppard. At Henry’s first visit to see Dr Sheppard, his condition was so weak we had to carry him in/out of our car, and up to Dr Sheppard’s office. He was only able to stand briefly and had lost all muscle tone and strength in his rear legs. Within about 2-3 days of taking the recommended supplement protocol as well as the change in his food, Henry displayed increased energy levels and his appetite started to improve. He began to stand for longer periods of time. Within 5 days, Henry was able to walk short distances within our home and was steadier on his feet. Within one week, he was moving more and more quickly. We were shocked and amazed at how quickly Henry’s physical condition was improving. Two weeks after our initial visit with Dr. Sheppard, Henry began running. Within one-month, Henry was running full speed, displaying high energy levels, and his muscle tone was improving. His disposition was energetic, happy, and he had no signs of pain or weakness (his normal self). Throughout our time seeing Dr Sheppard for routine checkups, Henry continued to remain healthy, full of energy with no further complications for nearly 3 years until he was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma at age 10. We credit Dr Sheppard for saving Henry’s life when we initially began seeing him. He allowed Henry to regain his health and live a full life for his last three years with our family. We always found Dr Sheppard to be empathetic, thorough, and professional. He is truly an expert in the intersection of veterinary medicine and holistic & functional medicine. We will always remain appreciative of Dr Sheppard and his team for the support they provided to our beloved Henry. We have referred many pet owners to Dr Sheppard and will continue to do so indefinitely as what he is able to offer pets and their owners cannot be found elsewhere.