Teeth cleaning

[catmandu]

JOSEPHS WAS 197 DOLLARS, NO EXTRACTIONS AND CAME WITH MEDS FOR HIM SO HIS GUMS WILL STAY CLEAN. HIS TEETH ARE SOLID, ITS HIS GUMS THAT ARE THE TROUBLE!!
HE WILL BE ON SOFT FOOD AND IAMS SENSITIVE STOMACH FOR A WEEK UNTIL I AM SURE HE CAN TAKE THE BIGGER TEMPTATIONS.

JUST HAVING HIM HOME AGAIN IS A BLESSING.

[jazzcat]

It's been about 4 years since Ripley had his done but I think with blood work, sedation and cleaning it was around $185. He didn't have any extractions but Disney did and it usually just ran about $25 a tooth. Of course she was a dog but I don't think that mattered in pricing.

Great to see you back by the way.

[Bengalz]

Hi Debbie!

Eve had her first dental checkup (with anesthetic) this summer and the overall cost was approximately $550. This included bloodwork, pre-hydration and heart-monitoring throughout the procedure; the procedure included scaling and flouride. Fortunately she didn't require any extractions as that would have added to the cost. I know this is expensive however, given the problems that unhealthy teeth and gums can cause in a kitty, I felt it was a worthwhile investment in her well-being.

Many years ago our male cat endured some pretty invasive dental work and the costs were horrendous not to mention the discomfort he experienced. It was a lesson learned and I have been extremely vigilant ever since.

I hope you are able to find a vet that you (and Robin) are comfortable with and one who is thorough in the process and willing to review it with you so that you know exactly how your little girl is being treated.

Good luck and let us know how everything unfolds.

Betty