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Book your appointment with Dr. DeMarco to discuss your concerns. Consultations are $65 per pet. Consultations are limited to veterinary dental health and those things related to a possible procedure.

Consults & Surgeries will be completed at either:

Delaware Veterinary Dental Practice

Delmarva Animal Emergency in Dover, DE

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See What Our Client’s Are Saying

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    "My cat, Ziggy, had a terrible case of dental disease and ended needing to have all of his teeth extracted. Dr. DeMarco was very thorough in explaining the procedure and recovery to me beforehand. We were in communication throughout his surgery day and in the days that followed. My little guy bounced back quickly and is doing very well. Ziggy is now living his best life and I can very easily tell how much happier he is. I felt that the price was fair and the service was top notch. I highly recommended Dr. DeMarco and her amazing team."

    Alana Cantania

  • “My experience with Delaware Veterinary Dental Practice was extremely positive. Dr. DeMarco takes her time to explain everything and is available for any questions before and after the procedure. My dog is very nervous at all vet visits but Dr. DeMarco and her staff did a great job handling her and also making me feel comfortable. I highly recommend!!.”

    Diane Caputo

  • A tabby cat sitting on a wooden floor in front of a large potted sunflower plant with yellow blooms and green leaves.

    “Great experience, Dr. DeMarco and her techs are caring, knowledgeable, and skilled clinicians. Very pleased with all interactions, consult, procedure, post op follow-up were low stress on owner and pet. I left each appointment understanding the process and feeling all my questions were answered. Their love of the animals is evident throughout. Highly recommend!.”

    Julia Ludwig

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So, how does this work?

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Step 1: You or your veterinarian feels your pet needs to have their teeth cleaned

Maybe there’s a smell in their mouth? Maybe your cat can’t eat hard food anymore? Maybe there is a change in the color of their teeth. Regardless of the issue, either you or your vet feels a dental cleaning is needed. This is step one.

Step 2: Your veterinarian schedules a procedure with us OR You schedule a consultation appointment with us

Your veterinarian may contact us directly or they may ask you to contact us directly. We can often look at their details notes to determine a plan for your pet. Each animal needs to have bloodwork done (Chemistry, CBC, and Heartworm testing for dogs) within 30 days of the procedure so if you anticipate a procedure, it is a great idea to get that bloodwork done.

OR

If you haven’t visited your, you can book a consultation appointment directly with us. Dr. DeMarco can talk with you about your needs and look at your pet’s mouth. We can talk about your bloodwork needs and how we can accomplish this if it has not been done in the past 30 days.

Step 3: We will provide an estimate for the procedure

Regardless if you come recommended by your vet or through a consultation appointment, we will provide you with a custom estimate for the procedure. This is an UPFRONT approach meaning what we estimate is what you will pay.

Step 4: Our DVDP team will complete the scheduling process

Because DVDP travels to different veterinary hospitals with our staff and equipment, and last-minute cancellations create a unique problem for our practice, we take a $200 non-refundable deposit to hold and schedule your appointment spot. Once this is received, your appointment time is secured. We will discuss with you exactly what will happen in the procedure, what to expect on the day of surgery, and how we accept payment.

Step 5: Day of Surgery

You and your pet will come to the hospital where the procedure is scheduled. Your pet will stay with us throughout the day. We will be in close contact via phone or text, whichever you prefer. After the procedure, we will follow up, go through discharge instructions, and make sure you are comfortable with what to expect for the next few days. Most pets will be discharged between 3-5 pm. We will follow up with you in the days to come just to make sure everything is going as expected!

What to Expect on the Day of Your Pet’s Procedure

Click through the pictures below to see us walk through a typical procedure with our client Minnie!

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A veterinarian holding a small dog on an examination table, with the dog's head resting on the veterinarian's hand. The dog is wearing a gray shirt, and the veterinarian's stethoscope is visible around their neck. Text overlay states, 'Next, she got
Medical treatment room with hospital bed, medical equipment, and supplies, including oxygen tanks, IV stand, and computer on a counter.
A small, fluffy dog inside a metal pet cage, sitting on a colorful, patterned blanket. The right side of the image contains a text overlay that reads: "Then we waited for her premeds to take effect."
Close-up of a small dog with its mouth open, showing teeth and tongue, held by a person's hand, with a blue text overlay that reads, 'Here is a picture of her teeth before the procedure.'
A veterinarian wearing blue gloves and glasses is examining a small dog on an examination table. The dog is lying on a blanket, connected to medical equipment, and the vet is using a medical device to perform a test or treatment. Other veterinary sta
Two computer monitors displaying dental X-ray images of a dog's teeth, with a blue overlay containing instructions for selecting a species and teeth, and some text partially visible at the bottom about Minnie's mouth.
Vet’s gloved hand examining a dog’s teeth during dental cleaning with ultrasound at veterinary dental unit.
Close-up of a dog during a veterinary dental procedure, with the dog lying on its back, a veterinarian holding the dog's mouth open, showing teeth and gums, and a nasal oxygen tube nearby.
Close-up of a dog's open mouth showing teeth after a dental procedure, with a person wearing blue gloves examining the teeth.
A small, gray and black puppy lying on a colorful pink, orange, and purple blanket inside a stainless steel enclosure, with a blue overlay on the right side containing white text about the puppy's recovery process.
A small dog wearing a grey hoodie standing inside near a red carpet at the entrance of a building, with a blue sign that reads 'come with minnie to her appointment with DVDP'.

Up Front Pricing & Plans

Each pet will be evaluated to determine the most comprehensive and honest plan to ensure your pet receives everything they need.

“What we quote is what you pay!”

  • Before we can schedule your appointment, your pet will need an exam with a veterinarian. There are 2 options:

    • If your pets has been seen in the past 30 days your vet can send us records and we can work up a plan. Records can be emailed to info@delvetdental.com

    • You can make a consult appointment with DVDP-consults are $65

  • Each pet will need bloodwork to make sure they are healthy enough for the procedure. Options for this:

    • This can be done by your regular vet and needs to be done no more than 30 days before the scheduled dental procedure. If your veterinarian determines additional diagnostics this will be discussed before the procedure.

    • You can visit DVDP prior to your procedure to have bloodwork sent to our reference lab

  • Once DVDP evaluates the records, and bloodwork, we will provide you with an estimate for the cost of the procedure. We work on a tiered level of estimates but the estimate you receive is what you will pay. The ONLY exception to this is if we find something very out of the ordinary such as cancer or your pet has an unforeseen problem during anesthesia. Estimates for our basic cleanings and extractions start at $699. This includes the hospital stay, full anesthesia, dental x-ray,s and cleanings.

Information About the Procedure and Policies

Non-Refundable Deposit

DVDP travels to veterinary hospitals with our staff and equipment, so last-minute cancellations create a unique problem for our practice. Therefore we take a $200 non-refundable Deposit to hold your appointment spot. A separate invoice will be sent to collect this. We ask that this is paid no less than 10 business days prior to your procedure (unless your appointment is scheduled less than 10 days in advance, then it is due at the time of scheduling). Failure to do this may result in the cancellation of your appointment. If you find that after you pay the deposit you need to reschedule the appointment, we can reschedule your appointment if notice is given 3 business days in advance. This $200 deposit will be applied to the balance of your total at the end of the surgery day.

Payments accepted include all major debit and credit cards, as well as wallet payment methods like Apple and Google Pay.

Week of the Procedure

There are 2 documents that need to be signed and returned before surgery. These will come to you no later than the Monday prior to your procedure.

  • The First is the "Treatment and Surgery Form". This will come to you by email. Please fill this out completely as it has alot of important information for you and your pet.

  • The second is the Estimate for Services. This will also come via email.

Night before instructions

The night before, your pet should have their regular meals. Food can be left down until Midnight but it should be taken up and we ask that pets have no food (including treats or chews) after midnight. Water is fine and can be given up until the appointment time.

We make every effort to make drop off as quick of a process for both of us, so we need these filled out prior to the beginning of the day. We will not be able to proceed until all paperwork has been received.

What to do on the morning of surgery?

Please give your pets their regularly scheduled medication on the morning of the procedure. If you find that you need a small amount of cream cheese or peanut butter to get pills in, this is fine but should be a small amount.

Please walk your pets before coming in for the day. Often patients are nervous and may not urinate or defecate for us while they are here creating a stay that is more uncomfortable than it needs to be.

If your pet has been prescribed any medications for anxiety for veterinary visits (Trazodone, Gabapentin, Alprazolam) we STRONGLY suggest that you give it the morning of the procedure. We want your pet as comfortable as possible. These medications will not affect our anesthetic protocol and will likely HELP your pet under anesthesia. Please make sure the Procedure check-in reflects what medications you will be giving.

Your pet will stay with us for the day. We make every effort to make the procedure as efficient as possible. You will receive a text as we are ready to start your pet's procedure and again when your pet is finished and in recovery. The doctor will follow up shortly thereafter with a call to go over the procedure. Please know we will call you with any problems so no news is good news.

You will pay for your procedure prior to pickup. The hospital where your pet is having the procedure cannot accept payment as this is done exclusively through DVDP. A separate invoice will be sent and needs to be paid prior to pickup of your pet. As with dropoff, we want to make this as quick of a process for all of us, especially your pet who will be VERY ready to go home and snuggle for the night.

What to expect after surgery?

Your pet will have discharge instructions that will explain what was done during the procedure and what your pet may experience afterwards. We try to anticipate their needs for a happy healthy recovery for you both. Staying home with your pet is rarely needed the day after surgery, but we encourage you to do whatever makes you feel comfortable.  We will contact you the next day by email to ensure things are going as planned and again approximately one week later. 

What happens if I have a problem after surgery?

DVDP will be available via email, phone or text Monday through Friday 9am-6pm. We are in procedures throughout the day, so we encourage you to text us (especially with pictures) if you have any questions for the fastest way to have your questions answered. Outside of that time if the issue cannot wait until DVDP is available, we ask that you visit your local ER or Urgent care. There are few issues from a veterinary Dental perspective that would fall into this category, but we try to be as available as possible for your needs.

Hopefully that is all. If you have any questions or concerns you can email us at info@delvetdental.com or call/text us at 302-463-2879.