Have your ever got your cats teeth cleaned out?

how long did it take,how much money did it cost ,and did they have to put your cat under anaesthetic .How bad was your cats teeth?Or can i just but toote paste and a tooth brush for her from the vets instead of puting under anaesthetic .i am worried to put my cat undr how long did it take,how much money did it cost ,and did they have to put your cat under anaesthetic .How bad was your cats teeth?Or can i just but toote paste and a tooth brush for her from the vets instead of puting under anaesthetic i dont wanna take the chance of her not waking up she is my life and i wont know what to do!


thanks

Have your ever got your cats teeth cleaned out?
My calico female has horible teeth, At age 7 she has had to have a complete scaling %26amp; cleaning twice already, has had 3 teeth extracted, %26amp; will need to have another scaling later this year. My orange male, who eats the same as his sister %26amp; is 15, has had one scaling, %26amp; may never need another. My previous cat had several scalings, %26amp; actually had a stroke %26amp; died after her 3rd--she was 18. Its around $50, plus I chose to have a newer anesthetic that is easier on the cats, they recover fastere, but of course it costs more too. Call your vets office--maybe you can work out a payment plan. Meanwhile, get a pet toothbrush %26amp; pet toothpaste, %26amp; get busy! I'm sure it will be an adventure!!
Reply:You need to call a local verterinary office and ask those questions. Prices vary from one city to another. Tell them your fears about anesthetic. A good office will explain it all to you.
Reply:Yes, 3 of my cats had to have dentals. Yes they were put under anesthesia for the procedures. They were all adopted from shelters as adults, and their teeth were pretty bad, one had 5 extracted, another had 3 extracted and the last had 2 extracted. Each extraction cost me $20 per molar and $15 per canine. Your vet will advise you as to whether or not a dental is necessary at this time. Each of my cat's procedures cost differently because they each had different problems, one had gum disease, hers' was the most expensive, it was about $125.00. The other two were around $70.00. Of course, as with humans, there are risks with anesthesia, but usually the benefits outweigh the risks. The vet is the best person to consult regarding this.





Also, have you considered pet insurance? I've recently purchased insurance through the ASPCA, and dentals are covered through the insurance!
Reply:the vet will use anesthetic and they will want to do blood work for it, you cant use reg toothpaste because its bad for them, you are able to get some cat/dog tooth paste at a pet store, just be careful as kitty probably wont like it, it wont take any more than 30 mins to an hour and dont worry if your kitty wont be able to handle as they they wont do it if she thats why they do blood work , but its good to have them cleaned by a professional because they can do a better job than a toothbrush and toothpaste can. oh yea and prices depend on the vet you go to you will want to call them for the prices. Hope this helped good luck!
Reply:No
Reply:you can actually buy toothpaste for cats, that is actually safe for them to swallow. for the toothbrush you can buy this rubber thing with grooves on the top that slips over your finger





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Reply:If her teeth have tartar on them then you won't be able to shift it with a toothbrush and paste - she'll need a proper scale and polish. Most cats over the age of 3 are in need of a dental clean up, and most over the age of 7 need more extensive work. Cats teeth are problematic! If left too long, disease will set in (usually present to some extent after the age of 7 anyway) which can spread to the kidneys as well as being painful. If it needs doing, it's not worth leaving.





How old is the cat? The vet will of course check the animal over thoroughly, and you can have pre-anaesthetic bloods tests done to see if the cat has any underlying health issues that may affect the anaesthetic. Also ask about prices because they vary - we estimate around £150 for just a scale and polish, up to £220 if extractions are needed, which they usually are. Pre-anaesthetic bloods are £55 on top of this.





I understand that it's a hard decision to put an animal under anaesthetic for something that may at the moment only be a preventative measure. I think if the animal is under 10 and needing dental work it is well worth it because if her teeth are a problem now they're only going to get worse and an anaesthetic will become unavoidable - better to it now while the work might be minimal than when she's old when the anaesthetic might be riskier and she's more likely to need extensive work. After she's had a cleanup now, you can brush her teeth daily after and/or feed her dental biscuits so that hopefully she never needs dental work again.





Have a good talk with your vet about all of this so you can make your decision.





Chalice
Reply:A young cat probably doesn't need professional teeth cleaning as long as you are doing daily maintenance. However, as the cat matures, when you take her in for her shots, the vet should be doing a whole physical on her including checking her teeth. My female has never had to have her teeth cleaned and she's now 11 (but every year I have her teeth checked, she just doesn't seem to build up the tartare and plaque much); the male cat's teeth are a lot bigger (he's a lot bigger than the female) and his teeth get real yellow and nasty so the vet does a teeth cleaning every year. They do have to anaesthetize the cat (so it won't move during cleaning which entails scaping and polishing) so the vet may need to take blood to make sure the cat isn't showing signs of some problem that may affect anaesthesia. And depending on when you vet normally likes to do the cleanings (our vet does them all in the morning so I can drop them off at 7am and pick them up at about 3 or 4pm), usually the vet will keep the cat for a few hours to make sure there are not bad after effects and to allow the cat to at least begin to come out of it. It is costly though. You should ask your vet to go through his/her procedure, how much it'll cost, all those things you need to know.
Reply:My oldest cat (13) gets her teeth cleaned 1-2 per year. Yes, she has to be put to sleep. Can't say what it cost because I have a monthly plan. You can brush their teeth but "don't" use human toothpaste. Get the kind for cats. Good Luck
Reply:Our eight year old cat had his teeth cleaned in December. It went fine. They did have to put him under anesthesia, but there was not problem with that at all. We left him at the vet's all day, so I'm not sure how long the actual procedure took. You need to leave them for a few hours after they wake up. It's really a good idea to have this done, but in our case, it was quite expensive - I think the estimate we had was $400, but it ended up costing more because he had some teeth extracted. The thing to remember though is that getting rid of the plaque on your cat's teeth will protect her from heart disease and will probably extend her life. Brushing her teeth is great, but it isn't a substitute for dental care, just like it wouldn't be for you. Good luck!