Dental Operatory

Our dental operatory (shown above) has the latest state-of-the-art dentistry and anesthesia monitoring equipment. A few of the many features include:

• Digital radiography system - One of the best systems available allows us to increase safety for you pet by using minimal radiation when making dental radiographs
• Multiple parameter monitors - Provide constant read-out of your pet's ECG, blood oxygen level, expired CO2, plethysmogram, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and temperature. Also, blood pressure is measured every three minutes
• Separate (redundant) respiratory monitors to provide an additional auditory determination
• Precision IV fluid pumps with ability for constant-rate infusion of drugs to block pain
• Bair Huggers to bathe the patient in circulating warm air to maintain their warm body temperature and comfort
• Warm water circulating blankets to insulate the patient from any cool air or surfaces underneath them
• The best dental instruments and equipment available
  
  

Dr. DeBowes wearing surgical telescopes.

Both veterinary dentists use surgical telescopes during all their procedures. This gives an uncompromising view that assists in a high level of surgical precision.

Client reception desk, behind which you will find the smiling face of Dana or Lori. They will assist you with any needs or questions you might have.






















Some people prefer to wait while their pet is having their dental work done. Our wating area is designed to be comfortable for you, with gentle music and current reading materials.


Our building was originally two brick houses, built in the first half of the 1900's. They were combined into one large building in 1971. This facility has been providing veterinary care to the pets of Seattle since 1946.