What's the typical cost for a cat root canal, and what's involved?

The scaling and polishing portion of the dental is the least time consuming, and most inexpensive portion of the $1000 estimate. In addition, tartar left on teeth can further aggravate gum disease. The necessary extractions cannot be done without anesthesia or pre-anesthetic bloodwork to make sure that Baxter’s liver/kidney function appears normal enough to handle anesthesia. With severe gum recession/fractured teeth, cats can develop serious tooth root abscesses and oral pain resulting in weight loss, poor health. If there are in fact diseased teeth in Baxter’s mouth, having a complete dental scaling/polishing with necessary extractions will likely significantly improve his quality of life and decrease the chances of oral bacteria causing heart valve issues in the future. Good luck!

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The photo is slightly blurry for some reason, but I can see some inflammation on Simba's gum line. This can be caused by build up of plaque and bacteria, which can be removed by dental cleaning. I recommend feeding Simba hard food, brushing his teeth gently if he allows, and giving him dental treats for cats to prevent him from needing frequent cleanings in the future. $273 is a very fair price for the cleaning if it includes the anesthesia. For reference, in my practice in New York, a dental cleaning typically costs about $600.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I recommend a vet visit to evaluate her teeth and then the practice can give you an accurate estimate. Prices vary in different geographical locations and also by individual clinic so it’s impossible to know how much it may cost for her. I do recommend doing it asap as that tooth is very painful for her. Good luck.

This will vary by location but is similar to what our fee would be here in Phoenix AZ. Definitely call around to get quotes. If you can let the offices you call know exactly which teeth need to come out, that will help them give you an accurate estimate. Best of luck and I hope Stewie is feeling better soon!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This will depend on the clinic you go to and if it is done by a board certified surgeon or a general veterinarian. It could be anywhere from a few hundreds to a few thosounds. I would recommend that you check in specifically with the hospital you are planning to go for a more precise estimate. Best of luck!

For a simple case of [UTI](https://www.petcoach.co/cat/condition/utis-in-cats), you can expect the cost to include the office visit, a [urinalysis](https://www.petcoach.co/article/urinalysis-testing-a-urine-sample) with urine culture, medication to treat the infection, and a follow-up urinalysis/culture to make sure the infection has cleared up. If your cat has [stones or crystals](https://www.petcoach.co/cat/condition/urine-crystals-and-bladder-stones/) in the bladder, your vet may recommend a [prescription diet](https://www.petco.com/category/cat/cat-food/prescription-cat-food-and-treats) depending on the type of stones or crystals seen in the urine. Large stones in the bladder sometimes require surgical removal if they can't be dissolved. Since costs vary based on geography and clinic, you should contact local veterinarians directly. Request an estimate for services. Most clinics will provide one as a matter of hospital policy. At the very least, you are likely looking at a bill of a couple hundred dollars. More seriously, a cat that becomes [blocked](https://www.petcoach.co/cat/condition/urinary-obstruction/) may require a urinary catheter, hospitalization, fluids, pain medications, and other life-saving procedures, which can run into the thousands of dollars depending on whether you need to seek emergency care at a specialized clinic or obtain the services from your regular veterinarian. Treating your cat early is the much cheaper option.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I think you are between a rock and hard place. I would find a Vet comfortable with Harley's kidney disease and is fast with dental extractions. Specialists aren't always the fastest at removing teeth. Sometimes the general practitioner is quicker and what Harley needs is to NOT be under anesthesia for 3 hours. Your Vet may just not feel comfortable with the severity of his teeth, his age and underlying kidney disease. Who and how they monitor anesthesia is also important. For the sake of his kidneys they need to be sure his blood pressure is stable and doesn't drop too low. I think you can have his teeth done, but there is risk due to his age and kidney disease but you don't have much choice at this point. I would find someone with in your budget that feels comfortable and you need to be willing to accept the risks and go for it. I wish you the best!