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I have read about people here trying to find alternatives to the dental cleaning procedure done by vets.

I hope to find an althernative also because of not wanting the anesthesia for an older dog.

I do think cleaning is fine (with all the pre-op testing) for younger dogs.

And this is only my experience that happened and not mean't to dissuade people.

I truly regret having my 16 year old dog get the professional pet cleaning, which when combined with the pre op blood work and best procedures (not the cheap checklist they provide) and the additional costs for pulled teeth - that sure adds up, I was quite expenditured out. But was going to be worth it for her health.

Or so I thought and that was represented to me.

She already had slightly compromised kidneys and the anesthesia can be hard on them (found this out later). She got a uti and had to be put on antibiotics. Then would not drink and they had to pump her full of water because of dehydration.

She died weeks after this procedure.

Plus I had the pay the additional costs due to all the complications.

Ask your vet to explain any complications and a list of the expense chart for that!

Not to mention the suffering of my dog.

Never again on an much older dog.