PHAH offers flat rate dental packages. These packages are separated by level and the level is determined based on the number of diseased teeth that need to be addressed. Packages include all services necessary to safely anesthetize a pet for a routine scaling and polishing and extractions.

Pre-op bloodwork is performed to evaluate your pet's internal organ function and anesthetic safety. The day of the procedure a pre-anesthetic exam is performed. An IV catheter is placed and your pet receives IV fluids to support their body while under anesthesia. All sedation, anesthesia, and pre-med pain injections are included. Patients are intubated and on gas anesthesia during the procedure. A surgical technician is dedicated to monitoring your pet's vitals for the duration of the procedure, as well as diligent pre and post anesthesia observation. ECG, two forms of blood pressure monitoring, ETC02, SP02, and temperature are closely monitored and recorded.

All healthy teeth are scaled and polished. Full mouth dental x-rays are performed to thoroughly assess every tooth both above and below the gumline. All teeth are thoroughly charted and evaluated using a dental probe/explorer. All diseased teeth identified are removed – we will not leave diseased teeth in the mouth. All oral pain medication and antibiotics (if indicated) are included.

What is a separate cost from the Flat Rate Dental Packages?

• Cone (Elizabethan collar): Pending the extent of oral surgery performed, the doctor may recommend your pet wear a cone to prevent pawing and rubbing at the face/muzzle. A hard cone is required in these cases as a donut or soft cone does not stop pawing and scratching at the face.

• Pain Patch: Pending the extent of oral surgery performed and how cooperative a pet is to take oral pain medication, the doctor may recommend your pet wear a pain patch. This is patient dependent and the doctor discusses this with the pet owner if indicated.

• Long Acting Antibiotic Injection: Pending if antibiotics are indicated and a patient's cooperation for giving oral medications, some pet owners may prefer the option of a long-acting antibiotic injection. This is discussed and offered to pet owners on a case-by-case basis.