Cat Dental Cleaning in Singapore
Gentle feline teeth cleaning, scaling and polishing under safe anaesthesia, delivered with low-stress, ISFM Cat Friendly handling to protect your cat from painful dental disease.
Book a Cat Dental Check
Why Feline Dental Health Matters
Cats are masters at hiding pain, so dental disease often goes unnoticed until it is advanced. Tartar build-up, gingivitis and painful tooth resorption are common in cats and can make eating difficult. These are signs of periodontal (gum) disease, the most common dental problem in cats, which advances from early gingivitis to gum, bone and tooth loss, and whose bacteria can also affect organs such as the heart and kidneys. Regular cat dental cleaning removes plaque and calculus that brushing cannot reach, especially below the gumline, keeping your cat comfortable and healthy.
Catches Hidden Pain
Because cats hide discomfort, a professional feline dental cleaning reveals problems before they worsen.
Protects Teeth & Gums
Removing calculus helps prevent gingivitis, infection and tooth loss.
Low-Stress Care
As an ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic, we handle your cat gently to reduce fear and stress throughout the visit.
Signs Your Cat Needs a Dental Scale & Polish
Book a feline dental scale and polish assessment if you notice any of these:
- Bad breath (halitosis)
- Drooling or pawing at the mouth
- Dropping food or chewing on one side
- Red, swollen or bleeding gums
- Reluctance to eat or weight loss
- Yellow or brown tartar on teeth
Our Cat Dental Procedures
A complete dental examination and cleaning performed under general anaesthesia. A thorough dental scale and polish is the only way to clean below the gumline, where most feline dental disease begins.
Pre-Dental Consultation
Our vet examines your cat and recommends blood tests to assess health and dental condition, especially important for senior cats, before confirming suitability for the procedure.
Safe General Anaesthesia
Your cat receives IV fluid therapy and comprehensive anaesthetic monitoring throughout, with gentle ISFM Cat Friendly handling to minimise stress.
Ultrasonic Scaling & Polishing
Using our iM3 GS Elite unit specialised for veterinary dentistry, we thoroughly scale away calculus, including from under the gums, then polish the teeth to slow future plaque.
Extractions with Pain Relief
If diseased teeth need removing, we routinely use local anaesthetic dental nerve blocks for intra- and post-operative pain relief.
Comfortable Recovery
Your cat is monitored as it wakes, supporting a calm and comfortable recovery before heading home.
Cat Dental Cleaning Cost in Singapore
A cat dental scale and polish is quoted after a pre-dental consultation, as the cost varies from cat to cat. Here is where pricing starts:
More severe cases can go up to around $1,000. The procedure charge excludes blood tests. Our basic blood test package starts from $250.
What affects your final price
- Severity of tartar : advanced calculus and gum disease take longer to treat.
- Anaesthesia & monitoring : includes IV fluid therapy and full anaesthetic monitoring.
- Extractions needed : the number of diseased teeth requiring removal and nerve blocks.
- Pre-anaesthetic bloodwork : recommended to confirm your cat is fit for anaesthesia.
Pet Lovers Centre members: PLC VIP members enjoy a discounted consultation fee at both clinics. Simply present your membership when you visit. See PLC privileges
All prices are starting prices, inclusive of 9% GST. Final cost varies with the vet's recommendations, medication and any additional items needed. Prices updated as of 2 Jan 2025.
Cat Dental Care Near You: Two Clinics
AVH Animal Ark - Springleaf
5 Mandai Road, Singapore 779391
Tel:+65 6467 3287 · +65 9781 4902
Opening hours: Mon–Sun, 10:00am–1:00pm & 2:00pm–8:00pm
Book at Springleaf
AVH Animal Ark - Tampines
139 Tampines Street 11 #01-54, Singapore 521139
Tel:+65 6587 1798 · +65 9650 2419
Opening hours: Mon–Sun, 10:00am–1:00pm & 2:00pm–8:00pm
Book at TampinesFrequently Asked Questions
Is cat dental cleaning safe under anaesthesia?
Yes. As an ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Clinic we use low-stress feline handling. Before the procedure our vets examine your cat and recommend blood tests to confirm suitability, with IV fluid therapy and comprehensive anaesthetic monitoring throughout.
How do I know if my cat needs a dental cleaning?
Cats hide pain well. Watch for bad breath, drooling, dropping food, pawing at the mouth, red gums and reluctance to eat. A dental check can detect feline dental disease early.
How much does cat dental cleaning cost?
A cat dental scale and polish starts from $550 (inclusive of 9% GST), and more severe cases can go up to around $1,000. The procedure charge excludes blood tests (basic package from $250). We provide a personalised quote after a pre-dental consultation.
Why does my cat need anaesthesia for a dental cleaning?
Most feline dental disease lies below the gumline. Only under general anaesthesia can we safely scale away calculus from under the gums, so all our dental procedures are done under anaesthesia.
Do you take dental X-rays for cats?
We do not perform dental X-rays (radiographs) in-house. Our cat dental cleaning focuses on a gentle examination, ultrasonic scaling and polishing below the gumline under general anaesthesia. If your cat's case requires dental X-rays, we will refer you to a suitable facility.
How can I keep my cat's teeth healthy at home?
Daily tooth brushing with a cat-safe toothpaste is the gold standard, introduced gradually. Dental treats, dental diets and water additives can also help slow plaque. Look for products carrying the VOHC (Veterinary Oral Health Council) seal. Home care complements but does not replace professional scaling below the gumline.
