Pet owners often ask: “How do you DO it?”

This is how: Large dogs lay on the floor between Maia’s legs and she will often use her legs to hold them still. Small dogs and cats are wrapped in a towel and held in her lap. She then uses one hand to control the mouth and expose the teeth, and the other to scale and polish. The cleanings generally take anywhere from 20-40 minutes, depending on the amount of calculus build-up and how cooperative the animal is. While not every animal will cooperate with the process, a surprising majority do. Most pet owners are amazed to see how readily their pet tolerates the procedure.

If your pet is elderly, has a heart murmur, or has any serious or chronic medical condition, they may need to be on antibiotics for the dental cleaning procedure. In these cases, Maia recommends that you consult your regular vet prior to the cleaning. However, you may also see one of the vets at PetVet as an alternative. They take walk in clients for $12 a visit (not including the cost of antibiotics).