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Gertyrae
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Cat's Teeth
So, we took Espresso to the vet last week and he is in good shape but the vet recommended getting his teeth cleaned as there is a lot of tartar on the back teeth especially. When I asked about pricing for teeth cleaning, I was told it starts at $250 !!!
We cannot afford that and now I'm wondering if there's anything I can do at home to clean his teeth or if I should just not worry about it...
He's 6 years old and is on a prescription diet of wet food only...
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Posted 9/24/09 6:59 AM  |
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Wendy
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Re: Cat's Teeth
Holy hat!!! That's insane!
Are there any hard treats you can give him since he only eats soft food?
treats
Message edited 9/24/2009 10:21:31 AM.
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| Posted 9/24/09 10:20 AM |
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MeeshMosh
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Re: Cat's Teeth
our vet told us that miller needed to have a cleaning too... then i found out how much they cost!
i feed him the greenie treats b/c they also clean the teeth -- thats about it
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| Posted 9/24/09 12:54 PM |
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Gertyrae
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Re: Cat's Teeth
We do give him the hard treats, I might have to look into the Greenies cuz I don't know what else to do....
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| Posted 9/24/09 7:07 PM |
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BunnyWife
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Re: Cat's Teeth
Greenies help prevent tarter. They do work but I'm not sure if they would if he already has a lot of buildup.
Would they vet be willing to do a payment plan for you?
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| Posted 9/25/09 4:05 PM |
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anonttcer
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Re: Cat's Teeth
Personally I think cleaning a cat's teeth is ridiculous and just a way for the vet to make money. Sorry but I do.
Think about animals in the wild...do they have their teeth professionally cleaned? No. And they are fine.
I have had cats all my life- and never had their teeth cleaned- they were all fine.
So he has some tartar- so what? I doubt it will affect him.
I love my cats more than anything- truly I do- and I would do anything for their health. But this teeth cleaning business just seems a bit crazy IMO.
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| Posted 9/25/09 4:31 PM |
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Red
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helen
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Re: Cat's Teeth
Posted by Gertyrae
We do give him the hard treats, I might have to look into the Greenies cuz I don't know what else to do....
Gerty - CAthie gave me some Greenies samples for the boys- i put them in the drawer and now they are expired.
I'll try them for my two
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| Posted 9/25/09 8:16 PM |
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maymama
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Re: Cat's Teeth
its the wet food that causes it  deff. try hard, crunchy treats, that should help with some on the tartar!! 
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| Posted 9/26/09 1:23 PM |
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