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Dental Services

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Protecting Your Pet’s Health

Veterinary Dental Care

Dental health plays an important role in your pet’s overall quality of life. At the HBSPCA Companion Animal Hospital, our dental services focus on early intervention - helping to prevent pain, infection, and more serious health concerns before they develop. Through professional cleanings, assessments, and treatment planning, our team provides accessible care designed to keep pets healthy and supported at every stage.

Providing access to dental care helps prevent more serious and costly health complications in the future. Advanced dental disease can lead to significant pain, infection, and expenses that may reach thousands of dollars. By offering preventative dental services, we aim to support pet families, reduce the risk of surrender, and keep pets healthy and at home where they belong.

How to Book

Dental services begin with a consultation appointment, where we will learn more about your pet and address any questions or concerns. Following the consultation, our Client Services team will assist you in scheduling the dental procedure and arranging the required deposit.

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All dental patients are required to undergo a pre-surgical consultation with one of our veterinarians. This appointment allows us to:

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Assess Your Pet’s Overall Health

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Evaluate the Extent of Dental Disease

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Determine if a Dental Procedure is in your Pet’s Best Interest

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Provide a Treatment Plan and Cost Estimate

Additional Preventative Services

During your pet’s dental consultation, we can also review and update important preventative care. Vaccinations would be brought up to date prior to the dental procedure, and a microchip would be safely implanted while your pet is under anesthesia.

Vaccinations (Rabies, FVRCP, DHPP): $33.00 per vaccine
Microchip implantation: $30.00

Pre-Surgical Testing

Pre-anesthetic bloodwork is strongly recommended and may in some cases be required to ensure your pet is healthy enough to safely undergo anesthesia. This testing can be completed at the time of the consultation.

Blood Collection Fee: $25.00
Mini Wellness Blood Panel: $190.50 + HST

HBSPCA veterinarians reserve the right to decline dental procedures if a patient is deemed unsuitable for anesthesia based on examination or test results.

Consultation Fee: $85.00

This fee is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable, including in cases where a pet is not approved for the procedure.

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Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment Pricing Guide

Dental procedures can be difficult to fully assess during an initial consultation, as much of the dental disease may only become visible once your pet is under anesthesia and a full oral examination and dental radiographs can be completed. While we provide an estimated treatment level and pricing range beforehand, the severity of dental disease - and the final cost of the procedure - may change based on findings during surgery.

Feline

Level 1 –
Cleaning/No Tooth Extractions
$405
Level 2 – Minor
$660
Level 3 – Moderate
$920
Level 4 – Major
$1,220
Level 5 – Complex
$1,470
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Canine

Level 1 –
Cleaning/No Tooth Extractions
$480
Level 2 – Minor
$860
Level 3 – Moderate
$1,145
Level 4 – Major
$1,590
Level 5 – Complex
$1,840
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Our Program Lead

Dr. Dave Kerr brings extensive veterinary experience and leadership to the HBSPCA team. He strengthens our hospital program every day through clinical expertise, mentorship, and guidance for staff and students.

Dental Service Parameters

The HBSPCA Companion Animal Hospital dental program is designed for young, healthy animals who would benefit from preventative dental care, including professional cleaning and treatment. Dental procedures are more complex than routine spay or neuter surgeries, as patients are under anesthesia for a longer period of time.

For this reason, dental services are recommended for pets under 10 years of age who are in good overall health. Patients with significant health concerns or those considered high-risk for anesthesia may not be suitable candidates. Due to increased anesthetic risk, we do not currently offer dental services for brachycephalic breeds, including English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, and Pugs.
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