Veterinary dentist in Kyiv
for dogs and catsVeterinary dentist
in Kyivfor dogs and cats

Comprehensive dental diagnostics and treatment require controlled general anaesthesia with airway protection, monitoring and appropriate pain management. 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 — this provides controlled conditions for comprehensive diagnostics and treatment.

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 selected cases, a damaged tooth may be preserved if the pulp, root and periodontal support 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.

The exact fasting time and water access are confirmed individually before the procedure — they depend on age, health status and the anaesthetist's recommendations. 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 — 1 250 ₴; 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.

Pets often mask chronic oral pain and may keep eating while changing how they do it: avoiding hard food, eating on one side, or choosing soft food. A normal appetite does not mean the teeth are not painful. Watch for bad breath, blood-tinged saliva, reduced grooming in cats, or avoiding touch to the muzzle.

Yes — swelling under the eye or above a canine tooth is often linked to dental infection, such as a root abscess. There may be no obvious problem with the tooth from the outside, so an examination and dental X-rays are needed. It's best not to delay a visit.

Human toothpastes, rinses, gels and other dental products are not designed for dogs and cats. Some ingredients may be unsafe when swallowed, and xylitol in some products is toxic to dogs. For home care, use only products made for pets or recommended by your vet.