Answers about anesthesia-free teeth cleanings, pricing, comfort, eligibility, and appointments.
Periodontal disease is dangerous for pets, and in some cases is known to take up to two years or more off of a pet’s life, if left untreated. It only takes several weeks for plaque to start building up on your dog’s teeth. If left unchecked, periodontal disease will grow rapidly. A study of 52 miniature schnauzers showed that 98% of the dogs had developed some level of periodontitis within 30 weeks of stopping toothbrushing.
We charge a flat-rate, all-inclusive fee of $295 for a non-anesthetic dental cleaning for a dog or cat, so you know exactly what to expect. Appointments are approximately 45 minutes, regardless of your pet’s size or the amount of tartar present.
A $35 deposit is required when scheduling your appointment and is applied toward the $295 cleaning fee, leaving a balance of $260 due at your appointment.
Every appointment begins with an Oral Health Evaluation to make sure your pet is an appropriate candidate for a non-anesthetic dental cleaning. If we determine that your pet cannot safely proceed with the cleaning due to loose teeth, advanced dental disease, infection, pain, or another condition requiring treatment under anesthesia, the $35 deposit will instead be applied toward the Oral Health Evaluation performed at the appointment. This includes our assessment of your pet’s mouth, documentation of any dental concerns, a dental report card with our findings, and recommendations for appropriate follow-up care.
Usually this procedure will only take 30-45 minutes and we discourage owners from being in the room. If we immediately find problems that need your veterinarian’s attention, for example teeth that need to be extracted, we will refer you back to your Vet to have a dental under anesthesia. During the dental, if we find any additional problems, we will put the information on your report card so you can discuss any further action with your veterinarian.
Yes, non-anesthetic dental cleanings can be done on older pets and pets with chronic kidney, or liver disease who might not be a good candidate for a dental cleaning under anesthesia.
While we can clean the vast majority of dogs and cats, there are some for whom it is not appropriate. Examples would be pets with severe periodontal disease, caries, fractured teeth, loose teeth, stomatitis, heart murmurs, etc. Whenever our technicians discover loose teeth or any other condition that needs your veterinarian’s intervention they will stop the dental, they will write the information down for you so you can bring it to your veterinarian’s attention. Call our office for more information!
While we can clean the vast majority of dogs and cats, there are some for whom it is not appropriate. Examples would be pets with severe periodontal disease, caries, fractured teeth, loose teeth, stomatitis, heart murmurs, etc. Whenever our technicians discover loose teeth or any other condition that needs your veterinarian’s intervention they will stop the dental, they will write the information down for you so you can bring it to your veterinarian’s attention. Call our office for more information!
We have clinic locations across Colorado’s Front Range, from Ft. Collins to Colorado Springs. We visit different partner locations each day. Check our calendar to find a location near you and book an appointment.