Have you ever wondered what the vet team are doing when we look in your pet’s mouth? What do we look out for that might indicate your pet needs a dental procedure? And what happens when your pet has a dental procedure? How are they looked after, what does a dental x-ray actually look like, and what can it show?

We invite you to learn more about pet dental health and highlight a special dental offer we have available until 25th September 2026.

If you think your pet may have some of these signs of dental disease, contact your local Animates Vetcare clinic for a dental check! 

Pickles the cat recently came into one of our Animates Vetcare clinics for a dental procedure. After his check-up, he went on to have a dental x-ray. Did you know only 30% of the tooth is visible above the gumline? Dental x-rays help the veterinarian determine the health of the remaining 70%, identify underlying dental issues and discover the extent of any disease. It is recommended that all pets undergoing a dental procedure have dental x-rays done before the procedure. These can be done on the same day, just prior to the dental. Find out more about dental x-rays.

X-rays need to be taken from several different angles to build an accurate picture of the mouth. Anaesthesia is required as part of this as a dental film is positioned in their mouth and absolute stillness is essential to gain clear images.

After the veterinarian has developed a treatment plan for your pet, they will discuss it with you before the dental procedure occurs. Learn more about what happens on the day of the dental here.

Ongoing at-home dental care

After your pet has undergone a dental procedure, it is important to implement ongoing preventative measures to slow down the development of dental disease in the future.

Terms & Conditions: 

 Offer available 17th August to 25th September 2026. Cannot be used with any other offer and not redeemable for cash. Appointments are necessary and subject to availability. $200 off a dental procedure as recommended by your Vet, carried out under anaesthetic and for dogs and cats only. Further diagnostic testing and treatment will be an additional charge.