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the Cost of Dental Care for Dogs

Price 
Location 
Age 
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Description
$ 250
Aug 2007
Berkeley, CA
Shepherd mix
Dental check up and cleaning for dog  more... close row
$ 400
Feb 2008
North Ridgeville, Ohio
dog
0
Tooth extraction and cleaning  more... close row
$ 200
Feb 2008
Scottsdale, AZ
mutt
1
Removal of two puppy teeth from dog's mouth  more... close row
$ 350
Sep 2007
Arlington, TX
Dog
6
Canine dental care comes with risks  more... close row

Description of service

During our dog's annual physical exam, our veterinarian examined the dog's teeth and recommended a full dental cleaning to avoid future problems. We had previously had her teeth cleaned a few years earlier, so we were comfortable with the procedure and had it done. The work was completed by a dental specialist and the total cost was $350 for all time and labor, medication, anesthesia and office time.


Review of Service

We had to drop our dog off at the vet's office at 8:00 am and had to keep food and water from her for 12 hours in advance of the appointment. The dental cleaning was done in the morning and we were able to pick her up around 3:00 pm after the anesthesia wore off and she had more energy. There is always a concern when an animal undergoes surgery or dental care, but our veterinarian explained the procedure to me in great detail and let me know the benefits of the treatment along with the possible problems. Our dog really had a lot of tartar and plaque on her teeth, which causes bad breath and can cause some health problems. When we picked her up, her teeth were much better and so the price of the service was acceptable, even though it is very expensive. We were happy that she came out of the cleaning in fine shape and were satisfied with the service.


Tips

Dental care is dangerous, but there are a lot of health problems caused by lack of care so it is an important decision. Don't clean too often, especially because of the cost, but be sure to have the teeth cleaned before your dog turns 7, which is when the risk increases from the use of anesthesia. Brushing your dog's teeth every few days is also a good way to keep them clean.


$ 112
May 2008
Bay Minette, Alabama
Yorkshire Terrier
3
Yorkies known for having bad teeth  more... close row
$ 125
Mar 2008
Branford, CT
German Shepherd
6
Dogs must be sedated when having teeth cleaning  more... close row
$ 100
May 2007
Manhattan, Kansas
Cocker Spaniel
6
Teeth cleaning not including anesthesia price  more... close row
$ 100
May 2008
carmel, ca
black lab-large
5
Dental plan established for dog  more... close row
$ 115
Jun 2007
Monticello, AR
rat terrier
3
Dog's teeth now look brand new  more... close row
$ 350
Feb 2007
Birmingham, AL
German Shepard
8
Dental visit for dog may have prevented bigger problems  more... close row
$ 400
Feb 2008
Pacific Grove, California
Bulldog
4
Friendly dental care for dog  more... close row
$ 945
Mar 2006
Chandler, AZ
dog
6
Vet neither nice nor helpful  more... close row