Have you ever had an animal that had to be treated for gum disease?

I adopted a dog that had terrible teeth and gum disease.

He had a proper dental cleaning, his teeth were de-scaled, and a couple extractions were performed. He was then placed on antibiotics. It was under $300.00 for the dental and extractions.

The dental cleaning is a MUST, as is the evaluation of your dog's teeth and gums during the procedure If your dog has bad teeth and plaque all the home remedies in the world are not going to stop the gum disease.

You vet can tell you what is going to be the cost to treat your dog's gum disease. Vet costs vary SO much from place to place, what holds true for one person isn't the case at all for another. If you think your vets fees are out of line, then of course, call around and see what the prices are for dentals at other clinics near you.

I usually have mine in for an annual dental which keeps on top of dental problems. I also don't feed just tinned food.

Cost? That would depend on how severe the gum disease is - whether extractions are needed (rotten teeth).

Once the necessary treatment, cleaning, de-scaling, and extractions if needed, is done, the dog should recover pretty fast.

I have had one with oral cancer which ended his life (albeit at over 12), so for me, a regular dental check is important.

Yes I have a greyhound that has just been treated for gum infection simple course of one week of antibiotics and she is as good as new (she is 11 years old so it should work for all ages of dog)

No, because I supply daily dental hygiene.

If the dog already has periodontal disease it will need vet care, and depending on how severe it is and what is required it can cost $500. and up.

My cat had stomatitis. His teeth had to be removed, after that he did really well.