Dog and Cat Teeth Cleaning in Toronto
Bad breath is easy to ignore, but it’s usually the first sign of dental disease, the most common health problem in dogs and cats. At TVS Animal Hospitals, we provide complete teeth cleaning under safe anesthesia: a full mouth exam, scaling above and below the gumline and polishing when they’re needed. You get honest advice on what your pet actually needs, pricing quoted upfront, and two Toronto clinics open 7 days a week.
Cleaning under safe anesthesia
Full mouth exam
Transparent pricing, quoted upfront
Pain managed, home the same day
Why your pet’s dental health matters
By the age of three, most dogs and cats already show signs of dental disease, and it’s easy to miss. Tartar and infection build up under the gumline, where you can’t see them, and the discomfort often goes unnoticed because pets are so good at hiding pain. Left untreated, dental disease can lead to tooth loss, painful abscesses, and bacteria that travel through the bloodstream to the heart, liver, and kidneys. Caring for your pet’s mouth protects far more than their teeth.
What a professional pet teeth cleaning includes
A proper cleaning is much more than scraping off the tartar you can see. Your pet is placed under general anesthesia, with monitoring throughout, so we can work safely and thoroughly. We examine every tooth, measure the gumline for hidden disease, and scale away plaque and tartar both above and below the gumline, then polish to slow it coming back. Most pets are dropped off in the morning and home the same day.
Signs your pet may need a dental visit
Trust your nose and your eyes. Persistent bad breath, yellow or brown tartar, red or bleeding gums, drooling, pawing at the mouth, or chewing on one side can all point to dental disease. Some pets quietly stop wanting hard food or toys. If you’re noticing any of these, or it has simply been a while, a dental exam is the place to start, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a cleaning is needed yet.
Why choose TVS for your pet’s Dog and Cat Teeth Cleaning
Cosmetic, anesthesia-free cleanings can make teeth look better, but they can’t treat disease below the gumline, where it matters most. At TVS you get complete dental care, done properly, with the safety and honesty to match.
- Complete cleaning under anesthesia, above and below the gumline
- To find the disease you can’t see
- Pre-anesthetic exam and bloodwork, with monitoring throughout
- Pain management built into every procedure
- Education-first care: we recommend extractions only when they’re truly needed
- Transparent pricing, quoted upfront, with no surprises
- Senior and higher-risk pets welcome after a careful health check
- Toronto Veterinary clinics
Common questions about
Dog and Cat Teeth Cleaning
Owners trust us with the animals they love, and we don’t take that lightly.
Most dental disease sits below the gumline, where it can’t be reached on an awake pet. Anesthesia lets us examine every tooth, clean below the gumline, take dental X-rays, and treat problems safely and without stress or pain. Anesthesia-free or cosmetic cleanings only polish the visible surface, so they can leave disease behind and give a false sense of security. We make anesthesia as safe as possible with a pre-anesthetic exam, bloodwork, and monitoring from start to finish.
Yes, and age by itself isn’t a reason to avoid it. We screen every patient first with an exam and bloodwork, tailor the anesthetic to your pet, and monitor them closely throughout. For many senior pets, treating a painful, infected mouth improves their quality of life far more than leaving it alone. If anything in the screening needs attention first, we’ll tell you before we proceed.
It depends on your pet’s size, the grade of dental disease, whether X-rays and extractions are needed, and the time under anesthesia, so there’s no single price. We examine your pet first, then quote the full cost upfront before anything is booked. We’re an education-first practice: we’ll explain exactly what’s included and won’t recommend work your pet doesn’t need.
Bad breath is the most common clue, along with tartar, red gums, drooling, or a change in how your pet eats or chews. Many pets hide dental pain well, so the safest approach is a dental exam, where we check the mouth and recommend a cleaning only if it’s warranted.
Most dental procedures take roughly one and a half to four hours, depending on the cleaning and any extractions. You’ll usually drop your pet off in the morning and pick them up the same day, once they’re awake and comfortable. We’ll send you home with clear aftercare instructions.
Available at both clinics
Urgent visits can be booked at either location, by phone or online. Our North York pet clinic stays open the latest, as late as 11pm.
Toronto North Animal Hospital (North York)
Your North York vet, serving Willowdale, Lansing, Bayview Village, and the Yonge and Sheppard area.
Parliament Animal Hospital (Cabbagetown)
Your Cabbagetown vet, serving Riverdale, Regent Park, Corktown, and St. James Town.
