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Casey I am writing to you to let you know how extremely satisfied I am with the entire procedure from start to finish. It was great that the procedure was explained step by step. Being in the same room watching made me feel more at ease and I am sure put Casey at ease too. I was able to see that Casey was not in any pain and the procedure was not invasive in any way. The entire procedure seemed to go quickly despite the amount of plaque on her teeth. At the very end I knew Casey was not harmed or traumatized by the procedure. Once she was set down on the floor she ran about wagging her tail as if she were about to receive a treat. People and PetsDana has been my hygienist for 5 years and I know firsthand just how gentle and thorough she is and I feel so lucky to have her as my dogs' hygienist now. She uses her amazing flower essences to help them relax and also to numb the gums and it is very apparent they feel safe and comfortable with her. Her deep love of animals and her sensitivity to their needs is very apparent in her approach and treatment and I highly recommend her services. Yuki the AkitaI'm the owner of a Golden Retriever and an Akita. Everyone knows that Golden's have the greatest temperaments. The latter can not be said for Akita's. Every time I had my Akita's teeth cleaned, Yuki had to be anesthetized. Dana said she could calm the dog using her ability to communicate with animals and a flower essence called "Be Calm" . I said "oh sure you can", no way. WAY!!! Scout"I am a skeptic. I had no idea how Dana would be able to clean my dog's teeth without putting her to sleep. My dog overall is calm but scraping with dental tools, no way. Because Scout (my dog) was a rescue, she does not like to be left at the veterinarians office which would mean I would have to stay there while the teeth cleaning was done and make sure I was there when Scout woke up. I prefer anything to upsetting Scout by leaving her at the vet. Dana instructed me on how to help her with Scout to keep her calm. I was amazed, Scout never yelped, growled or tried to bite. She did let us know when she had enough by wiggling too much. Dana worked on Scout's teeth for 1 1/2 hours. Scout even accepted a treat from Dana when it was all over. Scout will not accept treats at the vet. It was such a positive experience for Scout and myself." Judy PanekSue"I took both my dog and cat to Dana for their first ever teeth cleaning. Dana had been my trusted dental hygienist; how lucky I am that she can now do my beloved pets. She did her usual beautiful job; a noticeable difference to their dirty, yellow teeth. I could not have been more delighted and will ALWAYS use Dana! I recommend her to everyone I know." Sue Barbis, Los AngelesCara"My 2 Pomeranians had a wonderful experience with Dana. She immediately bonded with them and they felt at ease with her. Their teeth looked very clean and their breath was much fresher and I felt better knowing Dana used all natural products. I highly recommend her." Cara Warner, AnaheimMary"Dana's skills as a professional dental hygienist have translated perfectly into the dog world. My German Shepherd's cleaning was done with precision, skill, and kindness. The experience was positive, results wonderful, and accomplished with total respect and consideration for the dog. Thank you, Dana!" Mary Little, San Fernando ValleySweet PeaWe recently brought our dog, Sweet Pea, to Dana Raphaelle to have her teeth cleaned. We were hopeful but still hesitant because Sweet Pea is a wonderful, loving pit-bull who has multiple special needs. When we adopted her from a local rescue group we were told that she had been rescued from a collector who had chained her out of doors on a cement foundation for two years. While with that collector she suffered an allergic reaction to a drug, went into a coma, and emerged with significant neurological damage. As a result of that allergic reaction and the neglect she endured she is completely deaf as well as visually impaired. She has irreparable neurological damage that causes seizures and makes it seriously unadvisable to put her under anesthesia. She also has a form of incontinence that arises from being unable to distinguish between "indoors" and "outdoors." She is a gentle dog but she does not generally enjoy being held in one position for very long. Sweet Pea's preference is to run, literally, laps around the yard unimpeded. The feeling of being held still seems to unnerve her. But before you get to feeling too sorry for her please know that she is a very active, happy dog who enjoys playing with her two dog buddies. She gets a lot out of each and every day that she is here running and bouncing about in the sun. As committed as we are to Sweet Pea's right to live a happy life despite her differences we were becoming very worried about the condition of her teeth. Being a special dog she does not enact typical "doggie" behaviors. For instance she won't chew on teeth cleansing dog biscuits or Nylabones. As we have been medically advised not to put her under anesthetic except in the direst of life-saving circumstances we have not been able to have her teeth cleaned using the traditional veterinary approach. The sum result of these circumstances is that Sweet Pea's teeth were terrible!!! She had unbelievable tartar build up with red puffy gums. Needless to say, when I saw Dana's ad in the Pet Press I was excited. The idea that Sweet Pea might get some help and relief with her dental problem seemed almost too good to be true. We made an appointment and Dana worked with us to fit into our time and travel considerations. When our original plans for the appointment changed, due to no fault of Dana's, she invited us into her home in order to keep Sweet Pea's appointment. When we arrived she was wearing scrubs. All of her instruments were cleaned and well organized and she wore rubber gloves, which she changed many times throughout the procedure. She had arranged a soft comfortable bed for Sweet Pea and my partner and I were allowed to be with our precious dog, comforting and holding her throughout the entire procedure. In fact, Dana made us part of the team, giving us clear instructions on the best ways to help hold and comfort Sweet Pea in order to make the procedure that much more comfortable for her. Although Sweet Pea generally detests being held in one place for long, under Dana's care she quickly relaxed and was able to lie comfortably for an hour and a half! (The session took an inordinately long time because of the condition of her teeth.) Dana maintained a professional, friendly and caring attitude the entire time. She was honest and serious about the condition of Sweet Pea's teeth and didn't push Sweet Pea past what she felt her limits were. Dana is clearly a natural empath. She was able not only to keep Sweet Pea calm, but she also was able to kindly reassure and calm me. After her visit Sweet Pea's teeth looked a zillion times better and much of the redness in her gums has decreased. We could tell that she felt better immediately in that she was all the more eager to eat and play and run with renewed spunk. Now she shows us her beautiful clean smile at every opportunity as if to say "thanks for making my teeth feel so much better!" We are very grateful to Dana and plan on using her services forever. Jayna Zimmelman, Brenda Lee and Sweet Pea Lee-Zimmelman
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Send requests for information on non-anesthesia teeth cleaning to dana@pearliewhites.comThe therapy described in this website is an adjunct therapy, not intended to replace your companion's primary medical care. If your companion animal is currently taking medication or under a veterinarian's care you may want to consult with your veterinarian prior to receiving treatments of any kind.
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