Cat's teeth cleaning???

How much is the average cost to get my cat's teeth cleaned? I think my kitty really needs her teeth cleaned.





Thanks!

Cat'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's around $150 and the teeth cleaning runs about $165 (anesthesia is the most expensive part of that). So it's around $300+ all totaled.
Reply:Hi Rachel...prices will vary from each clinic and regionally. Consider ringing several veterinary hospitals to get a better idea of what prices will be which will also usually include blood tests to determine if your cat undergo anesthesia for the procedure.
Reply:the only real deal here is tartar his dry food cant take care de tartar can be around 50$ at a vet but using special tool you buy at the vet you can get the hang of hit it seems brutal at first but it only pinchs him a bit!
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'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 'finger brush' in a circular motion on his teeth, concentrating on the area next to the gums. Gently massage the gums at the same time. It'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'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 'How To Gentle a Kitten' 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.