Canine Teeth Cleaning
 

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.

How much are they charging? Comparing human teeth cleaning to dog teeth cleaning is not a fair comparison. Dogs need to be sedated to clean their teeth, and the vet often needs to extract teeth during the cleaning. It is a much more complicated process than cleaning a human's teeth.

Local vet wanted $900 plus. I spend time in Port St. Lucie and they charger $500 for cleaning.

The local vet did recommend some place in Ocala. It might be connected to humane society.

my dogs have teeth cleanings when their teeth gets that hard, crusty tartar. yes, it costs a lot of money, but the reason for that is mainly the anesthetic and monitoring your pet. they are intubated & need to be watched carefully by an attentive tech.
the reason for regular cleaning is to ensure your pet a long life. the germs & tartar forms toxins that can affect the heart and other organs. it's expensive, but we do it because we love them.
PS: VCA clinics charge more !!

I imagine putting dog to sleep probably cost more?

Good luck around here. Might call UF small animals clinic/hospital see what the charge. 50 or so mile drive to Gainesville but it maybe be worth it?

Only because the pet food we feed them. Wild animals don’t have that problem.

Kept dogs for years, and never once did any of them need teeth cleaning.
Good marrow bone to chew as routine will keep them perfect.
When I kept my racing/coursing greyhounds, I cleaned their teeth with a brush and toothpaste as part of their daily routine in addition.

Depends on manner of dog, stick tooth brush close to some dogs mouths and get snapped at or bloody stub. :22yikes: don’t say owners fault, some dog owners rescue dogs and you get problems associated with unknowns.

There used to be people who came to Woofgang once or twice a year that would clean dogs' teeth without anesthesia. We had them do one of our Goldens. I don't know if they still do it. The charge was $100+. I have seen on Dandy Doodles dog groomers in Wildwood that they have cleaned dogs' teeth. I don't know the price or anything else about it.

Just dandy
 

On MIller has someone who comes periodically
The cost is about $200

Magic Paws
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They will come to you. They charged me $175
My dog is only 9 pounds
They do not anesthesise your pet
They do not do a deep cleaning.
I’m happy.

Check out Banfield,Lady Lake. They have health plans for animals ,some include annual dental.

Sorry, can’t help. But you have found why we keep our vet in Jacksonville for our pets

I think that's the trend...pet teeth cleaning cost has gone through the roof. Here in Michigan it went from around $200 to $700 in only about 3 years.

If this business is not owned and operated by a licensed veterinarian, I would question the value of a non-sedation, non-deep teeth cleaning for $175. At least I would ask a veterinarian if the service has any real medical value. It may make you feel good, but is it really good for your pet? Teeth cleaning is a very important medical procedure for a dog.

Smaller breeds are prone to plaque build up and gingivitis. Our Mini Schnauzer needed a cleaning at 2.5 years old. After paying over $1000, I decided to do a regular cleaning myself using enzymatic toothpaste (chicken flavor) and a dental care finger wipe. Brady is 5 now and the teeth look great.

Dress up your Yorkie and take it to your dentist??

Get a quote from Dr Timothy Porter in Wildwood. Very good and reasonable.

There are places that are cheaper. I have a friend who winters in Ocala and summers in western New Jersey. She says her dog vet in Ocala charges only half as much as the one in New Jersey. I think she said she is paying $250 per dog, including general anesthesia. So the original poster should call lots of vets, and perhaps vets in Ocala instead of near The Villages.

Dog teeth cleaning
 

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QUOTE=Pinnacle;2389092]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.[/QUOTE]

Brush once a week
 

I brushed my 100 lb lab's teeth once a week and the vet said they looked great. Start them when they are young and they will get used to it in no time. My aunt used to do her golden retriever twice a day!

In the 1980's, I was married to a veterinarian and we owned two veterinary clinics. At that time, we charged $40 for a teeth cleaning. It was always done under sedation and always performed by a veterinarian. It was typical to extract 2 to 4 teeth during the cleaning because they were loose. I know that was a long time ago, but $900 today seems outrageous. A non-sedated, cosmetic cleaning performed by a non-professional for $175 also sounds outrageous because I don't think it has much value.

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

After you find a decent place to clean your dog’s teeth, I highly recommend using Tartarshield products (tartarshield.com) - they are also sold on Chewy. Developed by the head of a major dental school, they sell treats, water treatments & “sprinkles” to put on your dog’s food (my dogs love those). My dogs seldom need cleanings, these really help!

Teeth cleaning
 

Anyone coming to your house or only charging $100 /200 dollars is not cleaning beneath the gum line per my vet . Its superficial really

Dr. Porter in Wildwood. If you dog is older, they may have to do blood work to make sure the dog survives the anesthesia.

Try "The Magic Paws" It's a moble dog teeth cleaning service....work is done WITHOUT sedation!!!.... to clean and run about $125-$150 depending on the dog size.
It's out of Lakeland, FL but they come to The Villages....Call: 321-440-3724

Name of the Vet In Ocala
 

That sounds great. Could you get the name of the Vet in Ocala?

I’ve had five Catahoula hounds since my kids were little and never ever had their teeth cleaned and never had a problem.

It's an expensive deal. I found no more expensive than other places I've lived. Pre-op blood work, and tge pet is under anesthesia. Then prayed, then teeth cleaned, extracted if needed, etc. It's a big deal.

I found a couple of before and after pictures from magic paws and they have undoubtedly left painful diseased teeth behind in both cases. The crowns are free of tartar, no doubt about that, but the pathology around the tooth roots cannot be restored (by anyone) and the teeth must be extracted.

The Magic Paws- Pet Smile- Florida | Before and after!🐶
Schedule an anesthetic-free pet dental cleaning.
🤝Affordable✅
🐶🐱For dogs and cats✅
💉🚫without anesthetic.✅
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The Magic Paws- Pet Smile- Florida | Before and after 🥰
Schedule an anesthetic-free pet dental cleaning every 6 months:
prevents bad breath
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These are THEIR pictures they have posted, the first two that popped up on google when I searched. Either they don't know that they are providing a service well below the standard of care or they know and they don't care. Lucky for them they are not licensed professionals like veterinarians and veterinary technicians are.

I'm sorry to be debbie downer on anesthesia free dentistry :(

Joe

FYI, I did an online chat with Magic Paws and asked them if they had a licensed veterinarian on their staff. Their reply was:

"The owner of the company is a licensed Dental Hygienist since 2005. There is no need of a supervision of a vet To do teeth cleaning without anesthesia in Florida."

Then, I asked for the name and license number of the hygienist, and they did not respond. Also, I could find no names of any owners on the website. When I Googled this topic, it sounds like it may not be legal to do canine teeth cleaning without on-site professional supervision. But, in any event, I would not consider this type of cleaning as a substitute for a veterinarian exam or cleaning.

Thanks for the info :) As a licensed veterinarian maybe I can perform liposuction on humans LOL. Might be nice side hustle!

Joe

Florida veterinary services are $$$
 

A couple of years ago while we were snowbirding in The Villages, our dog needed to have her teeth cleaned..

The next thing I know there were three teeth extracted and blood work with a total bill north of $2,000.

The vet back in Ohio told us we were very much overcharged for those services....

"Tangley Tails" in Ocala (Silver Springs Blvd, close to Silver Springs State Park) does dog grooming & teeth cleaning. I think the person who does the teeth cleaning (NOT under anesthesia) is a certified Vet tech, but I'm not 100% on that. Anyway, I take my dogs there, very reasonable prices.

https://www.facebook.com/TangleyTailsPetSpa/

https://www.instagram.com/tangleytailspetspa/?hl=en

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Where do you go for vet services? I have taken my last 3 dogs to Banfield. They have a service where you pay a fee monthly, my current pup is 3 years old, and I pay $59 monthly. Changes with age. This fee includes 2 yearly checkups, most vaccinations and a yearly dental. There are other benefits to the plan also. Doesn’t hurt the pocketbook so much when done this way. We also are snowbirds, so the records are visible to both her vet here and her vet in Minnesota. Has been working great for me for a number of years.

We’ve used Banfield’s Wellness Program over the last 12 or so years for our last 2 dogs. In addition to the above, if your dog has any issues in between the 2 checkups, there’s no office visit charge and 15% off on meds, if needed. Love Dr. Moses!

I had a miniature schnauzer who needed teeth cleaning, and a few teeth were extracted. It was an expensive procedure, and the vet told me that a dog can chew fine with fewer teeth. My dog had to be anesthetized. My dog has since passed away. I have a new miniature schnauzer. He is eight years old, and I do the same that Berferful does. His teeth have been fine so far. I spray his teeth with tartar control in the morning, but I use a canine fingerwipe with poultry flavor dog toothpaste in the evening.

Yes, I was told by the vet that mini schnauzers are prone for getting bad teeth. I do not think all dogs, though. It is a good idea to clean the dog’s teeth yourself if your vet is telling you that your dog has a lot of tartar on the teeth. It may save you money and cause less stress for your dog.

Natural method works great for cleaning. We feed our dogs frozen green beans and broccoli with their kibble. It is good for them and chewing the frozen veggies cleans their teeth. Another important tip is if your dog gets a cleaning or tooth extraction be sure they are put on antibiotics. We lost our beloved Airedale ten days after a cleaning and extraction from lack of that.

We also use Magic Paws twice a year for our 7 lb schnoodle and they do a wonderful job!! Before/after pictures. Our dog is fine with it. I highly recommend them. Renata does a wonderful job!!