Having just returned from a post-operative visit to the Animal Dental Clinic, I decided to write a Yelp review regarding my very good experience with this clinic and Dr. Hall. I have had nine dogs over the past twenty years and have used specialty veterinary practices for many of them. When I noticed some change in behavior with my blind and deaf 8-year-old Australian Shepherd and his noticeably bad breath (although his teeth had been very recently cleaned at his regular vet), I took him to the Animal Dental Clinic. I was familiar with this practice when I last visited there about fifteen years ago with another special needs dog who had major dental problems. After having full mouth X-rays showing many problems, Joey had all of his upper teeth removed except his canines and some of his lower teeth. I was naturally surprised to hear the X-ray results, but I had suspected that something was wrong and that he might be in pain. Now it's just two weeks since surgery and Joey looks great, has sweet breath, and his energy and sweet nature have returned. He had obviously been suffering in silence for some time. Yes, it was an anxiety-producing experience and yes, it's expensive—just like any specialty medicine. However, the result was worth it. Dr. Hall was very kind to Joey when he first met him—sitting on the floor to examine him rather than the frightening experience of being lifted up on a cold metal table. He took his time explaining things, called me the day after surgery to check on Joey's condition, and his office staff also called and were very pleasant and helpful. At today's follow-up visit, Joey seemed happy to see Dr. Hall who once again got down on the floor first to play with him before he looked in his mouth. Joey was not at all frightened—which tells me that he was also treated kindly when I wasn't there, which is always a concern especially given his handicaps. Hopefully Joey's dental problems are over, but I would return to Dr. Hall if future problems arise and would recommend him to others.
Pat C.