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How often you get your dog's teeth cleaned by a vet?
Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:05 pm
Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:05 pm
Has anyone here had their dog’s teeth professionally cleaned by a vet? How did it go, and was it worth it?
From what I understand, the dog has to be put under anesthesia...
I’ve heard mixed things about whether it’s necessary vs. just brushing at home or using dental chews...
These people come to your house to clean your dog's teeth but the dog is awake:
healthysmiles.pet/for-dogs
But the vet says that's not good enough...
From what I understand, the dog has to be put under anesthesia...
I’ve heard mixed things about whether it’s necessary vs. just brushing at home or using dental chews...
These people come to your house to clean your dog's teeth but the dog is awake:
healthysmiles.pet/for-dogs
But the vet says that's not good enough...
This post was edited on 9/1/25 at 12:52 pm
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Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:06 pm to Chicken
Ive had several vets i know tell me that a lot of dogs are out down over teeth issues. All I've got on it
Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:08 pm to Chicken
We took our old girl twice a year. They did it during her semi annual check up. Didn't start it untill she was like 8 though.
Our current dog hasn't gone to the vet for it yet but I clean her teeth at least monthly.
Eta
We used Banfield. I think the monthly fee went up around $12/month to add the semi annual cleanings to the plan.
Our current dog hasn't gone to the vet for it yet but I clean her teeth at least monthly.
Eta
We used Banfield. I think the monthly fee went up around $12/month to add the semi annual cleanings to the plan.
This post was edited on 9/1/25 at 12:11 pm
Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:08 pm to Chicken
Usually once every 2 years. Had one place quote me $500 per dog, another quote $125 per dog.
Shop around
Shop around
Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:09 pm to Chicken
The responses will be so vast. I don't think there's a more bogus $xx.xx wide-range charge in pet care (or even value you can't do yourself), but I'm following.
Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:10 pm to Chicken
I don't get my German Shepherd's teeth cleaned. My wife orders him some kind of bones from Chewy that's supposed to "clean" them but I think it's bullshite.
Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:10 pm to Chicken
Yes, anesthesia is required.
It's worth doing when needed. I had a 13 year old dog once and I could tell her teeth needed to be cleaned but wasn't sure it was worth doing. Then she started grinding her teeth so I took her in.
Had her for another year and a half so it was a good thing I took care of it.
It's worth doing when needed. I had a 13 year old dog once and I could tell her teeth needed to be cleaned but wasn't sure it was worth doing. Then she started grinding her teeth so I took her in.
Had her for another year and a half so it was a good thing I took care of it.
Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:10 pm to Chicken
every 18 months per the vet
yes they put the dog under
for older dogs they make you sign a waiver re: the anesthesia
per the breeder, brushing at home is only effective if done every day - get the good doggy toothpaste from the vet
eta: post a picture of your dog
yes they put the dog under
for older dogs they make you sign a waiver re: the anesthesia
per the breeder, brushing at home is only effective if done every day - get the good doggy toothpaste from the vet
eta: post a picture of your dog
This post was edited on 9/1/25 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:11 pm to Chicken
Yep, once a year to every two years once they’re over 6 or so.
My vet had a $200 special for August.
My vet had a $200 special for August.
Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:12 pm to Chicken
Never have, never will. Give them proper chew toys and it will handle itself. I’m not risking putting my dogs under for that
Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:22 pm to Chicken
Our Zeus is 7+ years old now and the vet says his teeth are fine. He hasn’t had them cleaned. Vet did say it’s about. $200 and he would be be sedated. He has just a tad bit of plaque and has fine breath. His teeth are mostly white but he is not a chewer of sticks of chewy toys. He does get crunchy snacks that can be cleaning his teeth as he eats them. He eats 3 times a day.
Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:29 pm to GRTiger
quote:
We used Banfield. I think the monthly fee went up around $12/month to add the semi annual cleanings to the plan.
My German Shepherd is due for hers at Banfield this month. They do it once a year. Also, since she is a large breed, they put her under to do it. So I have to drop her off in the morning and pick her up at end of the day.
Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:40 pm to Chicken
depends on dog
some breeds will rot out no matter what you do- ie chihuahua, shih tzu, dachshunds, poms.
-the rot can be so bad it will destroy the bone in the mandible and they walk around with a broken jaw or pus trapped behind their eye
- anesthesia is a must
- prices vary wildly - i've seen from 600 for a cleaning to 3600 for 27 teeth coming out. Higher if they need the CT
-dental health affects every organ system- heart and valves with endocardiosis/endocarditis, kidneys (uti or pyelo), liver etc.
some breeds will rot out no matter what you do- ie chihuahua, shih tzu, dachshunds, poms.
-the rot can be so bad it will destroy the bone in the mandible and they walk around with a broken jaw or pus trapped behind their eye
- anesthesia is a must
- prices vary wildly - i've seen from 600 for a cleaning to 3600 for 27 teeth coming out. Higher if they need the CT
-dental health affects every organ system- heart and valves with endocardiosis/endocarditis, kidneys (uti or pyelo), liver etc.
Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:50 pm to WaydownSouth
quote:
Had one place quote me $500 per dog, another quote $125 per dog. Shop around
For those that don’t know you will get varying prices based on what it includes.
Something that cheap is done by a technician under sedation and is just a cleaning. Others have digital dental x-rays, anesthesia, extractions, etc
And its necessity is determined by each individual dog and breed. Some may never need it, some can develop severe health issues without it.
Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:53 pm to More beer please
These people come to your house to clean your dog's teeth but the dog is awake:
healthysmiles.pet
But the vet says that's not good enough...thoughts?
healthysmiles.pet
But the vet says that's not good enough...thoughts?
This post was edited on 9/1/25 at 12:53 pm
Posted on 9/1/25 at 12:58 pm to Chicken
quote:
From what I understand, the dog has to be put under anesthesia.
Just had this conversation yesterday my wife and I decided not to do this because of them being put to sleep to clean their teeth. We have three older golden receivers and the thought of them not waking up due to cleaning teeth was not worth it. We give them chewing threats that clean their teeth.
Posted on 9/1/25 at 1:00 pm to Chicken
Depends on the dog. Do you have a crusty little white dog or a bigger dog?
If it’s a bigger dog, I would go for the white and green Kong bones at petsmart first or bully sticks. They will clean up a lot of the plaque
Little crusty dogs always have teeth falling out and might need actual dental services.
I never had my husky’s teeth cleaned in 13 years and no problems because I gave him chews
If it’s a bigger dog, I would go for the white and green Kong bones at petsmart first or bully sticks. They will clean up a lot of the plaque
Little crusty dogs always have teeth falling out and might need actual dental services.
I never had my husky’s teeth cleaned in 13 years and no problems because I gave him chews
Posted on 9/1/25 at 1:01 pm to FLBooGoTigs1
quote:
We have three older golden receivers and the thought of them not waking up due to cleaning teeth was not worth it.
Yes, anesthesia can kill a dog and if they’re older probably not worth it.
Posted on 9/1/25 at 1:01 pm to Proximo
my dog is 50 pounds...what type of chews do you recommend?
Posted on 9/1/25 at 1:02 pm to Chicken
My dog is 10 years old. Never had it done. Never will.
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