No. Dental care spans two visits for several reasons.
During the first visit, our veterinarians perform a physical exam and bloodwork to ensure that the cat or dog is healthy enough to be given anesthesia.
During the second visit, the dental exam (including any necessary dental radiography), dental cleaning, and needed dental procedures (e.g. tooth extraction) are done — all while the dog or cat is under anesthesia. The second visit must take place at least 24 hours after the initial visit, in order to have sufficient time to receive the results of bloodwork and to ensure the pet has had adequate time to fast in advance of undergoing anesthesia.
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