Dental Cleaning - Pet Pad

Genna · 10-21-2009, 12:54 AM

I took my dog in for her annual checkup/shots last week and they told me her teeth looked pretty bad and she needed a cleaning. I guess I had no clue how involved a teeth cleaning was for dogs, lol- they quoted me $570!

Of course we have the money and will pay it as needed, I'm just wondering if this is a pretty typical price for a professional cleaning? Should I ask around other places to see what they say?

Am · 10-21-2009, 12:58 AM

DF says $100-$150 where he worked and even pulling a couple teeth shouldn't be more than a couple hundred.

I'd definitely get a second opinion/pricing. Crunchy bones and special toys can help keep them clean after that. They even make doggy toothbrushes and toothpaste.

ETA: Here's a general pricing of it. http://www.costhelper.com/cost/pets/...-cleaning.html

Did the vet mention any other problems included in that quote? It seems ridiculously high.

sorraia · 10-21-2009, 12:59 AM

I've always been quoted $500-700 or so...

My cat had to go in earlier this year for dental work. She had an infected tooth that needed to be removed, and then had her teeth cleaned in addition to that. Because of her age (16 years) they needed to run all kinds of blood work to make sure she was healthy enough for anesthesia, then one of the levels was off so they had to run an additional urinalysis to find out what the deal was. It was nothing serious and they were able to proceed - she made it through just fine and was very happy to get back home! I can't remember the exact price off the top of my head, but it was $500-550

CarLooSHoo · 10-21-2009, 04:58 AM

Get a second opinion. My friend recently did her dogs and it was about $200.

Jenn026 · 10-21-2009, 05:32 AM

That sounds really high, and usually it's unecessary. Do you think you could brush your dogs teeth? The sell special toothpaste and toothbrushes, the toothpaste tastes sorta like dog food. Also if your dog likes to chew get him lots of rawhides and they're are lots of special "dental" chew toys. My dogs love them and because they chew so much the vet always compliments their teeth. If they really need a cleaning, i'd shop around a little bit.

Kaylaann1027 · 10-21-2009, 05:35 AM

that does sound really high. my mom's dog has to get his cleaned (and pulled, poor thing barely has any teeth left haha) a lot and i don't ever remember it costing that much.

clsmarathon · 10-21-2009, 06:52 AM

The cat's cost about $300 for sedation and cleaning.

carolinagirll · 10-21-2009, 08:16 AM

Get a Second Opinion for sure

10-21-2009, 12:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Genna Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pearl Harbor, HI Posts: 657 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 26% Longevity: 51%	Dental Cleaning I took my dog in for her annual checkup/shots last week and they told me her teeth looked pretty bad and she needed a cleaning. I guess I had no clue how involved a teeth cleaning was for dogs, lol- they quoted me $570! Of course we have the money and will pay it as needed, I'm just wondering if this is a pretty typical price for a professional cleaning? Should I ask around other places to see what they say? __________________ Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator In Training

10-21-2009, 12:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Am CarolinaHokie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VA/NC Posts: 12,796 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 94% Longevity: 28%	DF says $100-$150 where he worked and even pulling a couple teeth shouldn't be more than a couple hundred. I'd definitely get a second opinion/pricing. Crunchy bones and special toys can help keep them clean after that. They even make doggy toothbrushes and toothpaste. ETA: Here's a general pricing of it. http://www.costhelper.com/cost/pets/...-cleaning.html Did the vet mention any other problems included in that quote? It seems ridiculously high. __________________

10-21-2009, 12:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
sorraia I'm a duck! Quack, quack! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Me: CA, Him: deployed Posts: 685 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 77% Longevity: 2%	I've always been quoted $500-700 or so... My cat had to go in earlier this year for dental work. She had an infected tooth that needed to be removed, and then had her teeth cleaned in addition to that. Because of her age (16 years) they needed to run all kinds of blood work to make sure she was healthy enough for anesthesia, then one of the levels was off so they had to run an additional urinalysis to find out what the deal was. It was nothing serious and they were able to proceed - she made it through just fine and was very happy to get back home! I can't remember the exact price off the top of my head, but it was $500-550 __________________

10-21-2009, 04:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
CarLooSHoo ♥All you need is love♥ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vilseck, Germany Posts: 12,108 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 85% Longevity: 34%	Get a second opinion. My friend recently did her dogs and it was about $200. __________________

10-21-2009, 05:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jenn026 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seymour Johnson AFB Posts: 2,488 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 97% Longevity: 29%	That sounds really high, and usually it's unecessary. Do you think you could brush your dogs teeth? The sell special toothpaste and toothbrushes, the toothpaste tastes sorta like dog food. Also if your dog likes to chew get him lots of rawhides and they're are lots of special "dental" chew toys. My dogs love them and because they chew so much the vet always compliments their teeth. If they really need a cleaning, i'd shop around a little bit. __________________ Plan for the worst, hope for the best, and let your fears hibernate. ~Jacey Eckhart I my wifeys, Twilliams and CubLub63!

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10-21-2009, 05:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kaylaann1027 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Posts: 2,490 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 36% Longevity: 18%	that does sound really high. my mom's dog has to get his cleaned (and pulled, poor thing barely has any teeth left haha) a lot and i don't ever remember it costing that much. __________________

10-21-2009, 06:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
clsmarathon Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2,560 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 45% Longevity: 8%	The cat's cost about $300 for sedation and cleaning.

10-21-2009, 08:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
carolinagirll Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,676 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 44% Longevity: 19%	Get a Second Opinion for sure __________________