Tartar Build-up

[Tralee]

Raw marrow bones several times a week. It is much cheaper than any special bones or a cleaning treatment. Toby had horrible buildup when we got him and now about 50% of the tartar is gone. More would be gone if he was given marrow bones more regularly.

[BC_MoM]

I would get a raw marrow bone.. but Molly doesn't use her back teeth so I don't think it would help.

Thanks for the link, Tim.. I'll read up.

[Tralee]

I would still give the raw bones a try. It is very cheap alternative
I don't know if you have looked at this thread recently, but it has some good suggestions
http://tinyurl.com/kr6aw

[wolfsoul]

We have people that come in to our shop and do teeth for our us and our clients. They travel all over the place so I'll ask them if they ever head your way. They charge alot less than a vet because they don't use anasthetic. They only charge $75-200. I haven't heard of a vet charging less than $400.

[areias]

We have a package at the vet I work for, it's only about $180, includes everything including preanesthetic bloodwork. I would shop around, honestly.

[Catlady711]

We have people that come in to our shop and do teeth for our us and our clients. They travel all over the place so I'll ask them if they ever head your way. They charge alot less than a vet because they don't use anasthetic. They only charge $75-200. I haven't heard of a vet charging less than $400.

Guess it depends on the area you live, and the particular vet.

Where I work a basic dentistry, including anesthetic, is around $90-95, it's an additional $50-60 if you want lab work done prior, and is only required on older animals.

[binka_nugget]

They only charge $75-200. I haven't heard of a vet charging less than $400.

Kaedyn's bill came out to $300 including anesthetic.

It wouldn't hurt to give raw bones a try. Even if she ends up not using those teeth, it's only a buck or less wasted.. and she still might get a good cleaning for the rest of her teeth.

Brushing won't help tarter.. but it will help with plaque and prevent anymore buildup. I'd bring it up the next time you're at the vet. Then just keep up with brushing and she won't get any tarter on those teeth