Pet Q&A: My dog still has a baby tooth, and the adult tooth is coming in In some dogs, the baby teeth remain as the adult teeth come in. Extraction of the baby tooth often solves the problem.

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Since our dog does not seem to be in any distress is there really a need to do what I have been told and how soon? J.D. Dear J.D., Any dog can crack a tooth, even a large dog with strong teeth.

A routine teeth cleaning for a dog can cost between $170 and $350, while an ultrasonic cleaning with other procedures under anesthesia can cost up to $4,000.

This can be a pricey mistake. According to pet insurance marketplace Pawlicy Advisor, tooth extraction can cost anywhere from $10 to $35 per tooth for dogs and up to $1,300 per tooth for cats.

A: Any dog of any age can have problems with anesthesia, but there is definitely more risk as a dog gets to be a senior. A tiny percentage of dogs can die under anesthesia no matter how many ...