Cat's teeth cleaning???

How much is the average cost to get my cat%26#039;s teeth cleaned? I think my kitty really needs her teeth cleaned.





Thanks!

Cat%26#039;s teeth cleaning???
My cats go in for an annual exam every year and usually have to have a teeth cleaning. So the cost of their vet exam, since they are all in their teens blood panels are done. That%26#039;s around $150 and the teeth cleaning runs about $165 (anesthesia is the most expensive part of that). So it%26#039;s around $300+ all totaled.
Reply:Hi Rachel...prices will vary from each clinic and regionally. Consider ringing several veterinary hospitals to get a better idea of what prices will be which will also usually include blood tests to determine if your cat undergo anesthesia for the procedure.
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Reply:at the vet clinic I work at, its $45 for the Initial exam.


$350 for the Dental checkup %26amp; teeth cleaning w/ anesthesia, no xrays.


your cat will need the anesthesia, as vets will not do teeth cleaning while the cat is awake.


I have heard of other vet clinics doing it for $270.call around and ask!
Reply:Price varies at every Vet. Here are some hints to do it your self.





Dental health is every bit as important to cats as it is to humans. A regular program of teeth cleaning will ensure your cat will enjoy his senior years with all his teeth intact.


Difficulty: Average


Time Required: 5 minutes


Here%26#039;s How:





1. Assemble supplies: sterile gauze, scissors, cat toothpaste (available at pet stores) or a weak sterile solution recommended by your veterinarian.


2. Wrap a strip of gauze around the index finger of your dominant hand and either dip it in the sterile solution, or apply a small amount of toothpaste to your fingertip.


3. Holding the cat in your lap, open his mouth


4. Gently rub your %26#039;finger brush%26#039; in a circular motion on his teeth, concentrating on the area next to the gums. Gently massage the gums at the same time. It%26#039;s not necessary to do the back sides of the teeth.


5. Once your cat will tolerate this procedure, you can graduate to a small child%26#039;s toothbrush.


6. Give kitty a few loving pats and kind words, along with a little treat to polish off with his shiny clean teeth.





Tips:





1. You might want to experiment with flavored toothpaste for cats. There is a fish-flavored one that is quite tasty.


2. If you start practicing examining your cats teeth at a very young age, this process will be much easier. See %26#039;How To Gentle a Kitten%26#039; for suggestions.


3. Bleeding of the gums is a sign your cat needs professional dental scaling by your veterinarian, so attend to that as soon as possible.





What You Need:





* Sterile gauze


* Cat toothpaste / solution


* Opt: small toothbrush


* Scissors
Reply:Before going to a vet which will cost a lot of money; try giving your greenies for cats. It works great for my 6 cats.



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