Shearer Pet Health Services

Veterinarian: Dr. Tamara Shearer

Sylva, NC, 28779

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Specialties & Services

About the Practice

Shearer Pet Health Services brings holistic and integrative veterinary care to the Sylva, NC community, offering treatments that address the whole animal rather than just individual symptoms. Patients can benefit from acupuncture, a time-tested technique that uses fine needles at specific points on the body to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote natural healing. Additionally, the practice offers herbal medicine, drawing on plant-based formulas to address conditions ranging from digestive disorders to skin problems and immune support, as well as physical rehabilitation, including therapeutic exercises and manual therapies to help animals recover from surgery, injury, or chronic mobility issues. Whether your companion is a dogs or a cats, the practice offers integrative care tailored to their individual health profile. With credentials from Chi Institute, the practitioners bring specialized training that goes beyond what is covered in conventional veterinary programs. Whether dealing with a chronic condition, recovering from surgery, or simply looking for a more natural approach to wellness, this practice offers options worth exploring.

About Our Specialties

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate healing and restore balance. In veterinary medicine, acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of conditions and can be particularly effective for pain management, neurological issues, and chronic diseases.

Commonly treats: Pain management, arthritis, hip dysplasia, intervertebral disc disease, allergies, digestive disorders, anxiety

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Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine uses plants and plant extracts to treat illness and promote health. Veterinary herbalists may use Western herbs, Chinese herbs, or Ayurvedic herbs depending on their training and the patient's needs.

Commonly treats: Digestive issues, skin conditions, immune support, liver disease, kidney disease, cancer support, anxiety

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Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation

Veterinary physical therapy and rehabilitation uses techniques like therapeutic exercise, hydrotherapy, massage, and electrical stimulation to help animals recover from injury, surgery, or manage chronic conditions.

Commonly treats: Post-surgical recovery, arthritis, neurological conditions, obesity, sports injuries, geriatric mobility

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Animals Treated

Dogs Cats

Certifications & Memberships

  • Chi Institute

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