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| - Have you heard of anesthesia-free dental cleaning for pets?? I hadn't either, which is why you should read this!
I'm ashamed to admit that I've never gotten my dog's teeth cleaned by the vet. She's 11 years old now. BUT, she's only 13 lbs and I've always been afraid of the anesthesia and what might happen. So I've brushed her teeth here and there and with dental treats and dry food have kept her teeth in decent shape.
I need to back up a bit.....We've been going to The Bone Appetit Bakery for years to get food, treats and toys, and every year on her birthday I buy my dog a new charm for her collar from there. They have SO many cool things there that you'll never leave empty handed. I don't, anyway. Their bakery has yummy stuff too, but my dog isn't a fan. She's more of a Sprinkles Cupcakes kind of girl, has no clue she's a dog. The owners are amazing people, very friendly to humans and even more so to your pets. Their dog Hannah hangs out at the store and has on a different dress every time you see her.
Just when I thought I couldn't love this place any more than I already do, I found out they host anesthesia-free teeth cleaning once a month!!! So I made an appointment for my dog for 10AM this morning. A whole crew from Holistic Services comes there and sets up shop and a vet is on hand to examine your pet and evaluate their dental heath. If they find that your pet needs further care like surgery, tooth removal etc. they provide you with a report that you can take to your vet. I was nervous but was assured by the owners and other pet parents there that my dog will come out happier than ever. They swaddle your pet in towels and gently but effectively clean their teeth. Sure enough, my baby came out 30 minutes later trauma-free and has pearly-white teeth again. She just needs an oral spray once a day to treat the mild gingivitis that was starting to form. And guess what? They sell the spray there as well! Today's visit cost me $150.00 and was worth every dime. They do teeth cleaning for cats too by the way, but only one technician is good with cats so you have to make sure he's working when you make your appointment.
To top it off, while I was waiting for my dog, I bought a paw-shaped car magnet (my first ever) that says "You had me at woof". I mean really.....you HAVE to check this place out!!
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