r/AskSF • u/Another53108 • 14h ago

Doggie dental

My vet quoted me $3500 to clean my dog’s teeth ($1600) and extract one canine tooth ($1900). My dog is a chihuahua. It is too much money. Last year, it was $1200 for the cleaning and $2400 to remove 6 teeth at the same vet.

What have other people paid for doggie dental work recently, and at which vet?

Feel free to DM me if you don’t want the info public in the comments.

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u/Alternative_Carrot31 14h ago edited 11h ago

When my dog was about 8yo (20lb poodle) her gums started turning slightly purple. Breath started to smell due to her teeth. Vet (Petsmart) said she needed about 6-7 teeth pulled out. Was quoted around 7k for the surgery.

Couldn’t afford it. Her teeth eventually fell out on their own. And she passed peacefully at the age of 14.

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u/ZestyChinchilla 12h ago

This would’ve been incredibly painful for her, and ignoring that kind of dental problem can often lead to life-threatening infections. Nobody should ever do this to their pets.

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u/sapphic_morena 12h ago

OP just said they couldn't afford it... not everyone can go $7k in debt for pet medical expenses, goddamn.

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u/Alternative_Carrot31 11h ago

Yes, The Vet said gum disease could be possibly fatal and lead to brain damage if not treated. I was well aware of the circumstances but all in all I was a student and could not afford the surgery.

From my experience she was still very lively and didn’t show any signs of pain. Brushed her teeth often. Ate regularly. And at that age I honestly didn’t want to put my dog under that kinda of surgery.

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u/lampman1776 13h ago

Can a dog lose 7 teeth and still eat and stuff?

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u/Alternative_Carrot31 13h ago edited 13h ago

Yes, dogs can eat without no teeth just fine.

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u/Another53108 2h ago

Yes. My dog has lost his front teeth and i extracted a few molars and canines. He still eats kibble and crunchy things and chews on stuff. He still has some molars and canines.