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K-9 Smiles

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 139 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(139) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
Veterinary Dental CareGeneral Veterinary Care
K-9 Smiles
Services
Veterinary Dental Care, General Veterinary Care
Reviews
139

What recent reviews say

Most clients love the no-anesthesia convenience and sparkling results, praising the vets and techs for gentle, efficient work at a fair price. But a vocal minority report dismissive veterinarians, harsh office staff, and concerns that surface cleaning cannot detect underlying disease or justify one-size-fits-all pricing for dogs of vastly different sizes.

K-9 Smiles operates from grooming facilities, with named staff including Dr. Kaci and Dr. Tracy Oakes. The $295 service cleans tartar visibly and freshens breath, but critics note that true periodontal assessment requires radiographs and anesthesia, and that the flat rate ignores the difference between a small dog with minimal tartar and a large dog needing extensive work.

Recent shift: No clear recent shift; mixed sentiment spans the entire timeline with 5-star and 1-star reviews distributed across months and years.

Praised for
  • anesthesia-free option
  • clean teeth results
  • friendly and professional staff
  • affordable pricing
  • efficient service
Watch-outs
  • rude front-desk staff
  • limited exam depth without anesthesia
  • fixed pricing regardless of dog size
  • unprofessional setting and bedside manner
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Best for: Dog owners wanting routine surface cleaning without anesthesia risk and cost
Think twice if: You need full radiographic exam or periodontal disease assessment; some clients report rude front-desk interactions

Strengths

  • Anesthesia-free cleaning option
  • Visible tartar removal and breath improvement
  • Named veterinarians and senior technicians
  • Mobile service across multiple Colorado locations

Worth knowing

  • Named veterinarians: Dr. Kaci and Dr. Tracy Oakes
  • Named senior technician: Tori
  • Named technician: Emily
  • Dogs positioned on their backs between technician legs
  • Operates from grooming facility back rooms
  • Before-and-after photos provided
  • Early-booking discounts available (mentioned for February)

What reviews say by service

Veterinary Dental Care
Strong praise for visible tartar removal and sparkling results; criticism that surface cleaning cannot assess disease under the gum line without anesthesia and radiographs
General Veterinary Care
Limited evidence; vaccine services mentioned on website but no review detail about vaccination quality or experience

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.57 average across the 110 veterinary dental care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 39% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 93
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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11

Common questions

Does K-9 Smiles use anesthesia?
No. They clean and scale teeth with dogs awake, positioned on their backs. You choose this service to avoid anesthesia risk.
What does a cleaning cost?
Their website lists $295 for dogs or cats, regardless of size. The business offers early-booking discounts for selected dates and locations.
Where do they operate?
They serve Fort Collins, Denver metro, Colorado Springs, Arvada, Aurora, Berthoud, Boulder, and Bow Mar from grooming facility locations.
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Last updated 2026-07-10