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K-9 Smiles

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,137 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 139 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(139) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
Veterinary DentistryGeneral Veterinary Care
K-9 Smiles
Services
Veterinary Dentistry, General Veterinary Care
Reviews
139

What recent reviews say

Most customers praise the anesthesia-free dental cleaning service and report noticeably cleaner teeth at reasonable cost. Dr. Kaci and technicians Emily and Tori receive consistent compliments for professional, gentle handling. However, front desk interactions have drawn criticism for rudeness, and several reviewers flag the service as cosmetic only, unable to detect sub-gum disease or adapt pricing to dog size.

K-9 Smiles operates from grooming facilities rather than a dedicated veterinary office. The flat $295 fee applies regardless of the dog's size or existing conditions. Reviewers emphasize this is a maintenance option for healthy dogs, not a substitute for anesthesia-based cleaning or radiographs.

Recent shift: No clear pattern of improvement or decline over the review timeline; strong five-star experiences and critical one/two-star reviews persist across the past year.

Praised for
  • anesthesia-free cleaning option
  • friendly, professional veterinarian and technicians
  • visible improvement in tooth cleanliness
  • affordable pricing relative to anesthesia cleanings
Watch-outs
  • unprofessional front desk staff
  • limited setting and presentation
  • flat fee structure regardless of dog size
  • cannot assess sub-gum disease without anesthesia or radiographs
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Best for: Dogs requiring routine maintenance cleaning without anesthesia risk; owners wanting affordable surface tartar removal.
Think twice if: Front desk has drawn complaints for rudeness; service cannot assess sub-gum disease or replace professional anesthesia cleanings.

Strengths

  • anesthesia-free cleaning removes patient risk
  • lower cost than veterinary clinic anesthesia cleanings
  • multiple Colorado locations for convenience

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Kaci, Dr. Tracy Oakes, and technicians Tina and Emily named in positive reviews
  • operates from grooming facility floors rather than dedicated veterinary clinic
  • before/after photos provided in at least one Colorado Springs visit
  • offers early-booking discount for February appointments

What reviews say by service

Veterinary Dentistry
Strong praise for visible cleaning results and gentle handling; significant concern that service cannot assess disease below the gum line without anesthesia or X-rays.
General Veterinary Care
Website lists vaccine services but no reviews specifically evidence this offering.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.64 average across the 71 veterinary dentistry businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 40% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 73
Review volume 93
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does anesthesia-free cleaning work as well as a regular vet cleaning?
Multiple reviewers note it produces visible tartar removal and fresher breath, but cannot detect or treat disease under the gum line. Professional anesthesia cleanings and radiographs are considered necessary for full dental assessment.
How much does a cleaning cost?
The website states $295 per dog, regardless of size. Some reviewers note this flat fee concerns them when their dog is very small or has few teeth to clean.
Where are K-9 Smiles locations?
They serve Ft. Collins, Denver metro area, Colorado Springs, Arvada, Aurora, Berthoud, Boulder, and Bow Mar, operating from grooming facilities rather than a standalone vet office.
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Last updated 2026-07-09