Are Anesthesia Free Dental Cleanings an Option for My Pet?

Jeanne talks about why it is necessary to put pets under anesthesia for a professional dental cleaning and how risks can be minimized. She also touches on how anesthesia free pet teeth cleanings do come with some concerns, with a position statement by the American College of Veterinary Dentistry (AVDC): afd.avdc.org/c...
Jeanne R. Perrone, MS, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) is a founding member and former president of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians - A NAVTA Specialty Group which certifies, trains and mentors credentialed technicians to be specialists in dentistry.
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[@timewithdillon36027]

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[@OurPetsHealth]

Absolutley! !here is simply no way that a *proper* dental examination and cleaning can be carried out in a conscious dog or cat

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Agreed!

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Can't the dog be drugged with anti anxieties by a vet instead

[@benyaminewanganyahu]

good point!

[@euphoricocean7099]

The answer is no unfortunately. The animal must be intubated to protect the airway during the procedure so the animal does not aspirate the water and a gag must be placed in the back of the mouth to prevent water from going into the animal's throat. They must be under general anesthesia for that. Also, strong sedatives can be just as, if not more, dangerous than inhalant anesthesia. The risk of general anesthesia for most pets is very low if you go to a reliable veterinary practice in the USA, and get bloodwork done beforehand to assess risk. I am a veterinarian.

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@@euphoricocean7099 I actually just went to a vet yesterday to schedule a dental. They actually said they use 2 drugs (don't remember the name now) to calm them down BEFORE they put the to sleep. It this normal practice? They have good reviews and do monitoring and blood tests