Modern veterinary dentistry
for dogs and cats

Because that's the only way to deliver truly thorough and safe dentistry. During the procedure we need to examine every tooth carefully, take a full set of dental X-rays, assess the gums, and carry out treatment or extractions. To do this properly and without undue stress for the animal, anaesthesia is needed. I use inhalational anaesthesia with monitoring, and every procedure is carried out with a veterinary anaesthetist present.

I understand why owners would prefer a simpler option, but there's an important point: without anaesthesia you can only remove what is visible on the surface. Subgingival deposits, the state of the gums and roots, and hidden problems remain unseen. That's why proper professional hygiene and diagnostics are done under anaesthesia — so the care is thorough, safe and genuinely useful for your pet's health.

Because far from everything is visible from the outside. A great many dental problems hide under the gumline: root lesions, bone loss, tooth resorption in cats, the after-effects of trauma and other changes. Full-mouth dental radiographs help us see the full picture and make the right decision — what can be saved, and what already needs treatment or extraction.

Not always. In many cases a tooth can be saved if the root and surrounding tissues allow it. Options may include endodontic treatment, vital pulp therapy or restoration. The decision is always individual — after examination and dental radiographs. My job is not to rush to extraction, but first to see whether treatment is possible.

Before a procedure under anaesthesia, fasting for 8–12 hours is usually needed. We agree water instructions individually, depending on the patient's age and specifics. It's also helpful to bring previous discharge notes and test results if you have them. If it's only a consultation without anaesthesia — no special preparation is usually required.

The final cost depends on exactly how much treatment your pet needs. After a consultation we can discuss a provisional plan, but an accurate quote is formed only after full clinical diagnostics and dental radiographs, once it's clear what actually needs doing. For orientation: examination and consultation — 1 050 ₴; COHAT: up to 20 kg — 7 500 ₴, over 20 kg — 9 700 ₴; inhalational anaesthesia — 4 500–5 500 ₴ (separate from COHAT). In other words, we don't guess — we work from the real picture in the mouth.

In most cases recovery is uneventful. After waking, it's important to let your pet rest and follow advice on food and home care. If extractions or other procedures were done, I explain in detail how to manage the first days and what to watch for. The recovery plan always depends on the scope of treatment, so the advice will be tailored to your case.