re: Vet Estimate $900-$1600 | Dog Teeth Cleaning w Extraction(s)

Use one on yourself and tell us.

I see you went to Garden Oaks. I just brought my dog to Oak Forest vet clinic and we spent something like &300-400 for teeth cleaning under anasthesia but no extraction. Not necessarily apple-apples but I find this vet to be reasonable so far that I’ve been here

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Is dog teeth cleaning a required/suggested thing now? My MIL has it done for her dog and suggested it to us. I think it's a little crazy to put them to sleep for a deep clean if there are no issues. Ours chews on bones and we brush her teeth when we bathe her. Shouldn't need much more than that, right?

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it is. what you are doing is good (better than most people) but its seldom sufficient alone. Dogs build up calculi different than we do and brushing alone wont get it all. Long term avoidance of getting cleaning done causes inflammation of the gums along where they meet the teeth which causes loosening of the gums. This allows bacteria to get in and cause all sorts of problems for the deeper portions of the teeth. this is what usually results in needing teeth extracted or worse, abscess formations that can causes significant damage to the bones of the jaw.

there is also plenty of evidence that long term periodontal disease can lead to cardiovascular (heart) problems like vegetative carditis. That is a vert serious heart problem.

while i understand that not everyone has the means to get this done frequently, if you have the means it is highly recommended, and not a snake oil scam.

A deep cleaning under anesthesia and a few extractions costs us roughly $400.

Petcare express Houston $200

Just had my Italian Greyhounds teeth cleaned with three extractions and it only ran me a little under $400. That was with full anesthesia and included pain meds and antibiotics afterward. You are getting overcharged in my opinion.

Take him to Mexico, I hear the socialized medicine and dental is free.

My vet for my dog that passed a couple years ago, tried to get me to do this. I declined, and the very next vet visit, on his checkup sheet his teeth were listed as "good condition". Pretty sure it's a scam. Also, it cost about $400 a couple years ago.

I'd be kissing that dog goodbye and go get another free one from the pound.

Lookup Panda Pet Wellness. The owner is a relatively hot Venuzuelan that caters to affordable pet care. Very reasonable pricing.