Cat has Minor gingivitis is a cleaning enough?

I spent thousands last year getting my cat's teeth cleaned and had some pulled out because they were never cleaned before.





I learned my lesson and now it's been 1 year and I wanted to get a checkup for her. The vet said he has minor ginvigitus and it will cost $400 minimum to get treatment.





Now, I really cannot afford it and I found a pet store that cleans cats teet for $200.. half the price.





Is it really worth it to bring the cat to the vet or would a nice teeth cleaning be ample?





Thanks!

Cat has Minor gingivitis is a cleaning enough?
Hi Blue,


having been in the veterinary field for almost 30 years, having teeth cleaned safely and effectively seems costly. At the practice I formerly worked at the cost was usually between $350 - $600 depending on how many teeth needed to be pulled and how difficult the pulling of the tooth or teeth are. Proper oral care helps prevent many diseases in animals such as heart, liver and kidney disease. Bacteria lives in the tartar on the teeth and can be released into the animals bloodstream causing the above health problems. The best thing to do is to have them cleaned and then use an oral rinse for cats daily to prevent further gum and tooth disease. It is recommended to actually brush your pets teeth daily with a pet tooth brush and paste.


Best wishes,


Pam


www.protectthepets.com
Reply:WHO is going to clean the cat's teeth in the pet store?





Will they anesthetize the cat SAFELY? (I believe the cat SHOULD be anesthesized for a teeth cleaning.





I have NEVER spent $400 just to get the cat's teeth cleaned by the vet-- $200 is more like it.
Reply:In my opinion, the teeth cleaning and a dry crunchy food should help. some people feed crunchy food and then a little wet either at night or the morning. I only feed crunchy. I don't remember having to pay nearly that much for a cleaning, even when Minnie needed a couple teeth pulled! If you're already feeding a crunchy food, I'm not sure where to go from here.
Reply:Lactoferrin might help and also propolis scroll down this page for information on how to adminster these. But I wouldn't mix in any kind of syrup for a cat as is one of their suggestions or that could be counterproductive. But the baby food sounds like a good way to adminster, baby rice with cat milk for instance. But it depends on what your cat likes really:


http://www.theallineed.com/home/07033181...





Lactoferrin supplier in the US:


http://www.iherb.com/store/ProductsList....





Lactoferrin supplier in the UK:


http://www.ukhealthandbeauty.com/pure-la...





Other refs/links for lactoferrin use and cat gingivitis:





http://www.vetinfo4cats.com/cstomatitis....


http://www.theallineed.com/home/07033181...


http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/article...
Reply:I would think that a groomer could do the job of cleaning. Not sure about treating for gingivitis though. You might want to look at some natural drops to put in the water they drink. I use it and it does help. It's called Pet Kiss. It's a all natural, alcohol free plaque and tartar remover. My cats don't even know it's in their water. The number to order or for info. is 1-800-684-2600. www.petkiss.com


Wish you well. It won't treat gingivitis, but it helps control the tartar buildup on my cats. And no, I am not a paid spokesman for it. I just know it works for me.



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