Dental Cleaning - Bark Bark Daycare

Anesthesia-Free Dental & Vaccine Clinic

Bark! Bark! Offers dog dental care through Qualified Pet Dental at both our Downtown Long Beach and Signal Hill locations.

Qualified Pet Dental Clinics are mobile veterinary practices that focus on preventive dental care. They offer safe and effective non-anesthetic dental cleaning that requires both a highly-skilled hygienist and the expertise of a licensed veterinarian with significant dental knowledge.

The Qualified Standard is a preventive dental cleaning for dogs and cats that represents the pinnacle of non-anesthetic technique. Developed in cooperation with multiple dental-focused veterinarians, this technique is now practiced in over 500 animal hospitals. The result is a complete dental cleaning of all tooth surfaces, including below-the-gumline, that is both safe and effective for 90% of dogs.

Why should I have my dog’s teeth cleaned?

Dog dental care is extremely important. Periodontal (gum) disease is one of the most common conditions seen in pets today.

The problem begins when plaque and tartar build up on your pet's teeth. Plaque harbors bacteria, which can infect gum tissue and the roots of teeth resulting in disease and tooth loss.

Besides the obvious negative impact on oral health, bacteria can enter the bloodstream through the large blood vessels located near the gums and teeth. The organs with the highest blood flow are most susceptible to infections, including the lungs, heart, kidneys, liver, and brain. Damage to these organs caused by infection can shorten the lives of our pets.

Small dogs are particularly prone to dental / gum disease

What’s the procedure like?

Each Bark Bark dental treatment starts with a full physical exam. The doctor will assess your dog’s overall health and temperament and chart any concerns regarding your dog's oral health. Learn more about dental cleaning here.

The next step is fully cleaning the teeth above and below the gum line, providing truly preventive dog dental care. They finish up with a polish of the teeth using a fluoride-based pumice.

When the treatment is complete, the doctor will return your pet and explain anything out of the ordinary that was identified during the exam.

What if my dog is nervous?

Pet comfort is a requirement of effective treatment. Like many humans, dogs can get a little anxious when the dental equipment comes out!

During their training, Qualified Pet Dental hygienists learn and perfect animal calming techniques. This grants them the ability to put a nervous dog at ease within minutes and to keep it that way throughout the treatment.

They also practice specially-developed holding techniques that secure the animal without pain, allowing safe access to the teeth and gums.

Do I need an appointment?

Appointments are required. Call us to schedule your appointment today!