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Cat-and-Exotic-Hospital-9-30-09_-232_webState of the art dental equipment and procedures provide dental health beyond just “cleaning”… ask us how we can actually increase your pet’s lifespan through regular dental health maintenance!

Unfortunately, our animals are a little too good at hiding illness and pain from us…they are subject to a lot of the same dental problems that people get, like tartar, gingivitis, bad breath, and damage to the enamel of their teeth (all of which can seriously affect their comfort and well-being.) This is even a problem for rabbits and rodents! It is extremely important that your pet have thorough mouth examinations at least twice a year. Many of our clients are amazed at how much better their pets feel after getting dental care…not to mention the bonus of fresher breath!


Let’s take the mystery out of “doing a Dental” cleaning!...Here is what we do:

  • Pre-op blood work is evaluated to asses patient safety & treatments
  • Thorough anesthesia monitoring of patients, including EKG & Pulse-Oximetry
  • Fluid treatments for heart & blood pressure support/measurements during procedure
  • Full Mouth Examination by the Doctor is completed under anesthesia
  • Full Mouth Dental Digital X-Rays (40% of information is below the gumline!)
  • Evaluate & Treat Gingival Pockets to help save teeth
  • Scale Tartar off Teeth & Polish the Enamel Smooth to slow plaque build up
  • Fluoride Treatment to harden enamel for greater tooth longevity
  • Extractions ONLY if severe irreversible tooth damage (pulling teeth is a last resort)
  • Acrylic Enamel Repair & Root canals can be used to save teeth!


Cat-and-Exotic-Hospital-9-30-09_-227_webThe result? Clean mouth, fresh breath, patient wakes up & goes home the same day!

Factoid: High quality, regular dental care can result in an extra two to three years of improved quality of life for your pet!!!

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Mon/Tue/Thurs/Fri 7am-6pm
Wednesday 7am-12:30pm
and 3pm-8pm
Saturday 9am-5pm


Our Caring Professional Team is available 6 full days a week for your convenience!

  • Doctor Visits by Appointment
  • Drop-Off Services available (including Boarding)
  • Feline Vaccine Clinic Discounts Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings

Central Marin Cat & Exotic Hospital
4144-A Redwood Highway
San Rafael, 94903

Pats on the Back

A big thank you to the staff and the doctors at Central Marin Cat & Exotic Hospital for taking such good care of my aging "kidney kitty", Maxi. She is well taken care of when she comes to board and I love that every time I call about anything the staff asks me how my kitty is doing. Everyone there is so caring and real!

--Julia, San Rafael


Boarding Reservations

Our Exclusive Cat & Exotic Boarding facilities can fill up rapidly, please make your reservations early!

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Timely Tidbits

April 25, 2010
First "National Pet Parents Day"
Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) has designated the last Sunday in April — this year, April 25 — as National Pet Parent's Day, slating the nation’s first official day celebrating pet caregivers! In the traditional spirit of a spring season set aside for celebrating parents of human children, National Pet Parent's Day recognizes and honors those who lovingly consider pets part of their family. What a great way to celebrate by making sure your pet has the Heath Insurance coverage they need for wellness care, dental care and any health emergency that might arise!

May 4-10, 2010 is National Pet Week!