Affordable Dog Dental Care in Houston
Looking for affordable dog dental care in your area? You’ve come to the right place.
Gum infections, broken teeth and exposed roots can all cause pain for your dog, and cause additional blood-borne illnesses. Your dog should get a dental cleaning annually. Prices below are updated as of 12/4/2024.
Affordable Dog Teeth Cleaning / Dental
When my dog Doug broke off his canine teeth and cracked 2 molars trying to bite his way out of a heavy duty kennel in 2019, my vet quoted me $750. A low cost vet handled it for under $250, and told me to absolutely NOT extract his 2 upper canines or I would risk the integrity of his jaw. So shop around.
| Vet Clinic | Services | Location |
| Cy-Fair Animal Hospital | Price for cleaning varies by pet and severity of dental plaque. They offer specials every February for 50% off, approximately $400-$500 depending on the severity of the plaque. | 77429 77060 |
| Healthy Smiles | This is a national franchise. You pay an upfront fee and monthly membership to get cleanings 2X a year. Rates vary by the size of dog. First cleaning from $180-$270, PLUS annual contract with monthly fees. This is a non-anesthetic cleaning; your dog will be restrained (i.e. “swaddled”) for the procedure. Extractions will require anesthesia and are at an additional cost. | 77429 |
| Houston Spay Neuter | This rescue-focused clinic charges $250 for dental cleaning, plus medication and extractions. Priority for appointments is given to established rescue groups, but they also serve the public. | 77008 |
| Lighthouse Veterinary Clinic | $400 dental cleaning including anesthesia, plus $76 exam fee for new clients. Bloodwork required for patients over 7 years old (~$115). Extractions vary in price depending on which tooth and number of teeth removed. | 77479 |
| Pet Care Express | As of 12/4/24, PetCare Express is not accepting appointments at their 290/W. 43rd location due to staffing issues. Their Holcombe Ave location is booked out through May 2025. $159 dental cleaning plus $9 office visit fee. Dental cleaning with extractions $209. Sedation and pain medications may be additional. | 77030 77092 |
| Pearland Canine Resource Center | Call for pricing. 832-637-7233 | 77584 |
| Palm to Paws Veterinary Clinic | $450 including extractions. This is the BEST DEAL that we’ve found! | 77081 |
| Texas Veterinary Dental Center | Have a case that needs more than a simple extraction? This vet is a specialist in periodontal disease. | 77477 77598 |
| The Rescue Vet Clinic | Call for pricing. 832-510-9431 They require consultation first ($20) plus bloodwork within the prior 6 months to confirm health of the pet. Can do simple extractions; major extractions will be referred to a full service clinic. | 77092 |
Maintaining Your Dog’s Teeth
As you can see from the info above, dental care for your dog is expensive. But it’s also important. After all, gum disease and bacteria can cause heart disease.
To maintain their teeth after a routine cleaning, here are some products we recommend:
- OraVet Dental Chews contain delmopinol, which is used in oral rinses for humans too! Plus, chewing helps remove plaque and tartar,
- Greenies Dental Chews remove plaque through “mechanical abrasion,” i.e. by rubbing it off.
- Look for Medicated Dental Wipes for dogs, searching for one that includes baking soda for freshness, plus something with antibacterial properties.
These recommendations are based on rescuer and dog owner opinions collected via Facebook. Vets are not endorsed by HoustonDogMom.com