Great Lakes Veterinary Dentistry

07/07/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Claire Dosenberry on becoming a Board Certified Veterinary Dentist™!

This prestigious achievement reflects years of advanced training, specialized education, and successfully completing a rigorous board certification process. We are incredibly proud of Dr. Dosenberry's dedication to providing the highest level of veterinary dental and oral surgical care.

Congratulations, Claire Dosenberry, DVM, DAVDC! 🦷🐾

02/24/2026

Meet Binki 🐱💖

This sweet kitty was diagnosed with peripheral odontogenic fibromas—benign oral growths that cause discomfort and lead to periodontal disease. Her owner noticed she was having trouble eating and wasn’t as social as usual. Dr. Dosenberry surgically removed the affected teeth and diseased gum tissue, giving her immediate relief and a much-needed return to comfort.

Now she’s back to her happy, healthy self — eating well, full of energy, purrs, and sass. In fact, she even posed for a little photo shoot to show off her stunning smile and beautiful personality. 📸✨

We’re all so proud of this sweet girl’s recovery! 💕

01/19/2026

Denali is one sweet kitty! 🐾

This 2-year-old cat fractured his upper canine tooth during an encounter with a dog, and the break exposed the pulp (the sensitive inner part of the tooth). Ouch! 😿🦷

When a tooth is fractured with pulp exposure, there are two treatment options:
✅ Surgical Extraction
✅ Root canal therapy

🚫 Doing nothing will lead to pain, infection, and worsening damage over time.

Denali’s owner chose a root canal, which is an excellent option in a young cat! 🙌
✨ Root canals are less invasive, allow pets to keep an important tooth, and help avoid complications like lip entrapment that can happen after extraction.

Even better? Denali was able to:
🍽️ Go right back to eating his normal food
🧸 Return to playing with toys immediately
💙 Avoid a longer surgical healing period

If your pet ever breaks a tooth, don’t wait — we’re always happy to help talk through options and keep those smiles comfortable! 😊🐶🐱🦷

01/14/2026

Meet Camilla 🐶💙
Camilla came in for her dental procedure and was feeling a little nervous while waiting for surgery. She really didn’t want to be in a cage, so Stephanie stepped in and carried her around all morning to make sure she felt safe, calm, and loved.

By the time it was her turn, Camilla was relaxed, happy, and ready to go. We’re so proud of our team for always going the extra mile to make our patients as comfortable as possible—because to us, they’re family. 🐾💕

12/23/2025

🎄 Holiday Office Closure Notice 🎄
Our office will be closed from December 24th through January 4th in observance of the holidays.
Limited staff will be available to respond to phone calls and emails.
We wish you a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year!!!!!

12/09/2025

🎉 Great job, Hobey! 🎉

Hobey came to us with base-narrow deciduous lower canine teeth. With this condition, the baby canine teeth angle inwards and poke into the soft tissues of the hard palate causing trauma and pain. We extracted his baby teeth, and his amazing owners followed up with dedicated ball therapy at home.

Thanks to their great work, Hobey’s adult teeth were guided into the proper alignment—saving him from needing a second surgery! 👏🦷

Way to go, Hobey and family! 🐾💙

12/04/2025

🐾 Patient of the Week: Penelope! 🐾
This adorable girl had infected teeth removed and is already feeling so much better! 💕

Wishing everyone a happy weekend from Penelope and our team!

11/26/2025

11/24/2025

✨ Meet Evee The Miracle Kitty! ✨
This brave girl has been through an incredible medical journey. She came to us with a severely broken jaw and facial injuries that required multiple surgeries, careful wound management, and a feeding tube to help her heal. Through every procedure, every bandage change, and every long night, she showed nothing but strength and determination.

And look at her now. 💛

Thanks to excellent care from her loving owner, and her sweet kiddos who helped with the feeding tube, she made a remarkable recovery. She may have limited vision, but she’s comfortable, confident, and truly living her best life — enjoying cozy naps, gentle snuggles, and all the outdoor porch sniffs she can.💕🐾

11/11/2025

🦷✨ Healthy Smiles Start Here! ✨🦷
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at Dr. Dosenberry in action performing a dental procedure on one of our sweet patients today!

Dental care isn’t just about fresh breath — it’s essential to your pet’s overall health. Up to 70% of cats and 80% of dogs have periodontal disease by age 2. Untreated dental disease can lead to pain, infection, and even affect the heart, liver, and kidneys. That’s why we’re passionate about providing advanced veterinary dentistry in a calm, compassionate environment.

Dr. Dosenberry and our team are here to ensure your pet receives safe, high-quality dental care—from cleanings and tooth extractions to advanced oral surgery.