Your pet will arrive at Hope at 8am having not been fed after 8pm the night before. They will be undergoing anesthesia for the dental procedure.
They aren’t happy about missing breakfast, but will be so happy when we make their smile shine. We’ll preform a complete physical examination and obtain samples to run test that will alert us to any health concerns prior to the procedure.
Once the test results show everything is A-OK for the procedure its time to anesthetize. Your pet can sleep now while we do all the work. First we take radiographs (x-rays) and preform a close examination of the teeth and mouth. Then they have their teeth thoroughly cleaned and polished. Dr. Sherrock will recommend and preform any needed extractions upon approval.
They recover from anesthesia while a veterinary nurse monitors their progress and keeps them comfortable until their owner arrives. Before they go, the nurse reviews care instructions with them to ensure they do well at home.