Dental care for dogs and cats

Sore teeth are one of the most common problems we see, and pets are very good at hiding them. Many keep eating normally even when a tooth hurts.

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Signs to look out for

Bad breath; red or bleeding gums, or brown build-up on the teeth; dropping food or chewing on one side; pawing at the mouth or not wanting the face touched.

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Stage 1: scale, polish and dental X-rays

Under anaesthetic we clean above and below the gum line and take X-rays of the teeth. Around half of each tooth sits below the gum, so X-rays show problems we can't see.

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Stage 2: extractions, if needed

If the X-rays show teeth that need to come out, we plan that as a separate procedure. That keeps each anaesthetic shorter, and you know exactly what's needed and what it costs before we go ahead. With us, having it done in two stages costs around the same as doing it all in one go, so cost never has to be the reason for a longer anaesthetic.

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On the day

Drop-off is at 8:30am or 8:45am. Most pets go home the same afternoon, and every patient gets a post-op check.

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Why are dental X-rays important?

Pets cannot tell us when their teeth are diseased and some pets never show that they are in pain, even if they are. In many cases, X-rays are the only way we can find out that your pet has a serious dental problem. For example, a pet's teeth can look completely normal while an X-ray shows severe bone loss from painful periodontal disease. Once the problem is identified, we can treat it and relieve your pet's discomfort. Cleaning a pet's teeth without X-rays often results in missed opportunities to improve the quality of life and health of your pet.

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Are multiple anaesthetics safe for my pet?

Yes. Our anaesthesia protocols are tailored to your pet's health needs, and we keep each anaesthetic as short as possible to reduce the risk of complications such as low body temperature, low blood pressure and low oxygen levels.

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More answers on aftercare, feeding and how often dentals are needed are in our FAQ.

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Prices and booking

See our dental prices on the Services page. To book, WhatsApp us on 9678 0271 or call 6276 7026.