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Originally Posted by Pinnacle
My 20 lb YorkiePoo needs her teeth cleaned. I have inquired at a couple local animal hospitals and their fees are astronomical, several times what my dentist charges me, and much more than I have paid for the service for other dogs in other parts of the country.
I would appreciate recommendations and fees that have been charged.
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Although you would think human vs. dog teeth cleaning would be similar, they aren't in any way comparable because of the need for general anesthesia and the high likelihood that surgical tooth extractions will be needed (given the breed and size of the dog and their predisposition to periodontal disease). The other thing is that there is no way to know what your dog is going to need beforehand....you need to be able to examine the supportive tissues around all of the teeth and take X-rays which, again, requires general anesthesia. Unfortunately there is no "easy button" when it comes to veterinary dentistry
Joe