Dentistry
Limited-Time Dental Offer
Available Monday 27 July – Friday 4 September, 2026
- Free dental check
- $70 off a professional dental scale and polish
- Discounted dental diets on selected products – chat with our team to learn more
This offer is a great opportunity to have your pet’s teeth assessed by our veterinary team and discuss whether a professional dental clean may be recommended.
Terms & conditions apply.
Terms & Conditions
- Limited time offer valid from Monday 27 July to Friday 4 September, 2026.
- Offer includes one complimentary dental check per pet during the campaign period.
- $70 discount applies to a professional dental scale and polish procedure booked during the campaign period.
- The discount applies to the scale and polish component only and does not include consultation fees, dental X-rays, extractions, medications, pathology or any additional treatments that may be required.
- Dental checks and treatment recommendations are subject to veterinary assessment.
- Any treatment, including professional dental scale and polish procedures, is subject to your pet being suitable for general anaesthesia.
- Additional treatments such as dental X-rays, extractions, medications, pathology or other services may incur extra charges unless otherwise stated.
- Promotional offers may change or be withdrawn at any time.
- Offers are not redeemable for cash and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer unless otherwise stated.
- Dental diet discount available on selected products while stocks last.
Dental disease - also known as periodontal disease, gum disease, or oral disease - is one of the most common medical conditions seen by veterinarians. Over 80% of dogs and cats over 4 years of age have dental disease.
Initially your pet may not display any obvious signs of dental disease but as the plaque builds up on the surface of their teeth and then mineralises to form hard, chalky tartar, the gums become inflamed. Gingivitis (gum inflammation) if left untreated can cause chronic pain. Bacteria in the mouth causes further infection which can lead to gum recession, tooth loss and damage to the jaw bone.
Dogs and cats are adept at disguising pain, and many show no outward sign of discomfort despite severe dental problems. Often the first thing pet owners notice is their pet has bad breath or difficulty eating.
Tartar & Gum inflammation & recession
Can plaque and tartar be prevented?
Just like in humans, food particles and bacteria form plaque on the surface of the tooth. And as with humans regular brushing is the best prevention. If introduced to puppies & kittens early this is generally well accepted, older pets may take more time but with patience many will allow their teeth to be brushed – make sure you use a soft brush and special pet toothpaste, human toothpaste is not designed to be swallowed. For those that will not tolerate brushing there are specially designed veterinary diets, such as Hills t/d, that have been formulated to help clean their teeth as they chew. Other options include Oravet chews, and Plaque Off.
How is Dental Disease treated?
To effectively examine and clean your pets teeth they require a general anaesthetic. A thorough scale and polish is performed, using the same machines as your dentist uses for you, to remove the plaque and tartar from all tooth surfaces. X-rays may be required to assess the parts of the mouth that we cannot physically see. Any severely infected teeth may need to be extracted. Pets usually recover quickly although they may benefit from soft food for a few days after their procedure.
