Dental:
$100 discount on our Phase 1 Dental Cleaning February & March. Regular dental exams, cleanings, and dental X-rays are your pet’s best defense against periodontal disease and all the health issues it brings — and this is the perfect time of year to book your pet’s dental cleaning for a healthy start to the year.
Have you ever wondered what happens when your pet is here for a dental procedure? Unlike us, our furry friends are not inclined to “open up and say ahhh” for any length of time, so things are a little bit more involved than when we go to the dentist — although there are some similarities. Keep reading to learn more!
1) First Things First
Your pet’s dental procedure begins with a thorough physical examination and pre-anesthetic bloodwork. This allows our team to ensure that your pet is healthy and fit for anesthesia and lets us tailor an anesthetic plan for their unique needs and health status.
2) Time to Relax
Your pet will receive anesthetic medications to help them feel calm and comfortable, and an IV catheter will be placed. The IV allows for the rapid administration of any medications and a steady supply of IV fluids while your pet is under anesthesia. IV fluids support blood pressure, boost hydration, and assist with the healthy metabolism of anesthesia.
3) Let’s Get Started
Your pet will be administered IV meds to induce anesthesia, and they will be intubated and anesthetized for the duration of their procedure. Your pet’s vital signs are continuously monitored by both a trained surgical team member and state-of-the-art equipment.
4) Time to Clean
This is the part that will sound familiar! Your pet’s teeth will be cleaned using hand tools and an ultrasonic cleaner. X-rays will be taken to evaluate the health of the tooth below the gum line (where most of the tooth lies). Once cleaned, teeth are polished up just like at a human dentist. If your pet needs oral surgery or extractions, these will be scheduled during another procedure (exceptions apply).
5) Wrap it Up
Once the procedure is over, your pet will be allowed to gently recover from anesthesia in a warm, comfortable kennel. They will be monitored until they can be extubated, and most pets are able to go home within several hours of their procedures. You’ll be provided with discharge instructions and any go-home medications your pet needs.
That’s it!
Every pet and every procedure is a little different, but the one thing that stays the same is a laser focus on your furry friend’s health, safety, and comfort.