This week’s column continues the theme of National Pet Dental Month. Q: My friend says her neighbor, who is a dental hygienist, cleans dogs’ teeth without using anesthesia. Isn’t this a safer way for ...

Often when I discuss teeth cleaning with a pet owner, they respond by telling me that there is a person who comes into their groomer or pet store and cleans teeth without the use of anesthesia. This ...

On a recent afternoon at a Chateau Poochie pet boutique in Lighthouse Point, Fla., a gaggle of well-heeled dogs, from Chihuahuas to Labradoodles, got their teeth cleaned. The pets were fully conscious ...

With strong opinions on both sides, it can be difficult for pet owners to make informed choices for their pets. As a veterinarian and also a pet owner, I understand peoples’ reservations about ...

A cat's teeth after a veterinary dental cleaning. (Shauna Smith, CVT) In honor of National Pet Dental Health Month, the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association reminds us that anesthesia-free dentals ...

Pet and pet parents that have visited their veterinarian in the past month are undoubtedly aware that February is Pet Dental Month. As we have discussed in the past, most pets over the age of two will ...

Dogs who will tolerate a cleaning stay happy and calm. Video shot on September 25 at Wag 'N Wash, Uintah St., Colorado Springs. Chris Malone, The Gazette. Your pet goes to the vet for his shots and ...

The cost of dog teeth cleaning is between $170 and $350, while an ultrasonic cleaning with other procedures under anesthesia can cost up to $4,000. Brushing your dog’s teeth regularly and using safe ...

Q: "My Shih Tzu is 12, has some minor health problems, but also has dental problems. Our veterinarian wants to clean and polish his teeth. I am worried about putting him under anesthesia at his age.