Free Dental and Breathing Checks for Dogs in Manchester

Manchester’s leading independent veterinary practice, has announced a new community health initiative offering Free Full Dental Care and BOAS (Breathing) Checks for dogs. The initiative aims to provide early intervention for two of the most common, yet often overlooked, health struggles facing the UK’s canine population.

As a fully independent, RCVS-accredited practice, GoVets is using its advanced in-house diagnostic capabilities to help owners identify silent health issues before they become life-threatening or financially draining.

Recent data suggests that over 80% of dogs over the age of three suffer from some form of dental disease, while the rise in popularity of flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds has led to a surge in breathing complications.

“At GoVets, we treat every pet as a member of the family, and family deserves the best preventative care,” says Luke Knighton, General Manager at GoVets. “Many owners don’t realise their dog is struggling to breathe or is in chronic dental pain because dogs are masters at hiding discomfort. By offering these checks for free, we are removing the financial barrier to a diagnosis and ensuring Manchester’s dogs live longer, happier lives.”

The Free Health Checks Include:

• Comprehensive Dental Assessment: A thorough inspection of teeth and gums to check for gingivitis, decay, and oral infections.
• BOAS Screening: A specialised assessment for flat-faced breeds (such as Pugs, Frenchies, and Bulldogs) to evaluate respiratory function and determine if surgical intervention is needed to improve quality of life.
• Expert Guidance: Personalised advice on preventative home care and long-term health planning.

The clinics are held at GoVets’ state-of-the-art facility near Manchester City Centre, which features on-site parking and a dedicated surgical suite for advanced procedures.

Owners can book their free assessment by calling the practice at 01612021518 or visiting https://govets.co.uk.

In addition you can also take your pet to see other vets that have free Dental consultations such as White Cross Vets on Cross Street in Sale (0161 470 9999) they also have a 6 month healthy pet check for £24.99 and no hidden fees according to the website, if your pet which includes dogs, cats and rabbits needs further investigation after a check up they will the £24.99 of the cost.

With vet bills going through the roof its nice to see some things are free or a small cost for half a year full pet check ups and more.