I had a very helpful phone conversation about dental care for my Westie for both the procedures and expense. I learned so much, and I've had dogs for 50 years! First, tooth discoloration, while it may look nasty does not necessarily indicate a serious problem. I was elated to find out that the vet here does routine cleanings without putting the dogs under anesthesia, and has done so for many years. Of course if extractions are necessary that different. And the quoted prices are about half what I would be paying at my local vet (which is known for great care but being at the high end cost wise). I'm making an appointment today, and I'll let you know how the cleaning goes.
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I had a very helpful phone conversation about dental care for my Westie for both the procedures and expense. I learned so much, and I've had dogs for 50 years! First, tooth discoloration, while it may look nasty does not necessarily indicate a serious problem. I was elated to find out that the vet here does routine cleanings without putting the dogs under anesthesia, and has done so for many years. Of course if extractions are necessary that different. And the quoted prices are about half what I would be paying at my local vet (which is known for great care but being at the high end cost wise). I'm making an appointment today, and I'll let you know how the cleaning goes.