If your pet has had a scale and polish under General Anaesthesia (GA) at PAH, they become part of our Pittwater Animal Hospital Dental Program.
Over a decade ago, we reviewed our dental care and tried to find a way for your dogs and cats to have healthier mouths. In dental month (August and September 2024) we found people were motivated to treat their pet’s teeth when a discount was offered. To encourage owners to not delay dental care, any dog or cat who has had a previous dental can have the discount throughout the year. This is the Dental Program.
Our hope was to stop seeing mouths like these – which needed extensive extractions.
And start seeing mouths like this – where the teeth cleaned up beautifully.
The PAH dental promotion gives at least a $100 discount on your pet’s dental scale and polish under general anaesthetic.
Some dogs will need a dental scale and polish under general anaesthetic yearly to maintain a healthy mouth. Other dogs learn to tolerate at-home-care such a tooth-brushing (with dog-specific brush & toothpaste), daily dental wipes and dental treats.
Some breeds of dogs need particular focus on dental care. Without it, they quickly develop dental disease, infection and loose painful teeth. Problem breeds include Fox Terriers, Jack Russels, Cavoodles, Cavaliers, Maltese and Schnauzers.
Some cats will need ongoing dental care due to cavities, gingivitis and root disease.
If you would like to book your pet in for a dental under GA please ring reception on 9913 7979.
Reception can send an estimate for the procedure. Dentals are performed Monday to Friday in the morning. Pet’s arrive at PAH at 7:45am and are discharged in the early afternoon.
If we haven’t seen your pet in the last month a pre-dental-check will be planned on the day of the dental so a more accurate estimate and discussion of the procedure can be finalised on the day. There may be extra expense for extractions or follow up antibiotics for more diseased mouths.
All animals have a full examination and blood test prior to general anaesthetic. Any pets that have teeth extracted will be given in-hospital pain relief, then take home pain medication at no extra charge. This is part of the PAH commitment to quality care and pain control.
Your pet will live a longer, happier life if we help maintain a healthy mouth.
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