How much does a dental scale and polish for a dog or cat cost in the UK?
Done under general anaesthetic. A 'from' price usually covers a clean only — any extractions and dental X-rays are charged on top once the vet can assess the teeth.
What 292 practices publish · per procedure
£295–£395
The middle half of their prices. Half charge more than £340.
Indicative prices to help you plan, not a quote. Costs vary by practice, region, and what's included, so call the practice for an exact price.
From the price lists these practices publish, last read 19 September 2026.
Prices at practices near you
Every practice near you, nearest first, with what it publishes for dental scale & polish.
Why vet prices vary
- What's included. A "from" price often covers the basics only. Extras like medication, anaesthetic, or follow-ups can be charged separately.
- Your pet. Size, age, and health all affect the cost of surgery and anaesthetic.
- Where you are. Prices tend to be higher in London and other cities.
- The practice. Equipment, opening hours, and whether it's a 24-hour hospital all feed into the price. Cheapest isn't always the right choice.
Where these figures come from
- manypets.com: “the average cost of a full dental, including anaesthetic and a scale and polish with no extractions, is £474.84”
- vetcost.co.uk: “Scale and polish (no extractions): £200–£400”
- animaltrust.org.uk: “£419 — includes Scale & Polish and Extractions (as required); CT scans or X-rays charged separately”
- nimblefins.co.uk: “a professional dog teeth cleaning (scale & polish) in the UK ranges from £175 to over £500”
What practices near you publish
Published prices for dental scale & polish, practice by practice. Listed by name or by distance, never by price.
- London · 50
- Kent · 16
- Essex · 12
- Gloucestershire · 10
- Surrey · 10
- Cumberland · 8
- Hertfordshire · 8
- Leeds · 8
- Swansea · 8
- Worcestershire · 8
- Devon · 7
- Dudley · 7
- Shropshire · 7
- Cheshire East · 6
- Leicestershire · 6
- Oxfordshire · 6
- Channel Islands · 5
- East Sussex · 5
- Fife · 5
- Lancashire · 5
- Medway · 5
- West Sussex · 5
- Cornwall · 4
- North Yorkshire · 4
- Powys · 4
- Somerset · 4
- South Lanarkshire · 4
- Telford and Wrekin · 4
- Cambridgeshire · 3
- Central Bedfordshire · 3
- Cheshire West and Chester · 3
- Derbyshire · 3
- Hampshire · 3
- North Lincolnshire · 3
- North Northamptonshire · 3
- Nottinghamshire · 3
- Scottish Borders · 3
- Staffordshire · 3
- Thurrock · 3
- Warrington · 3
Guides for owners
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