Was quoted $700 for 1 tooth. Has anyone else had dental work on their pet for less? Where & were you pleased with the treatment your pet received?
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Last: 8 yr ago by msaggie98
quote:That is nuts.
Was quoted $700 for 1 tooth. Has anyone else had dental work on their pet for less? Where & were you pleased with the treatment your pet received?
Call Dr Bond.
Briarcrest. It won't be near that price.
You also need to ask what is included in the cost of the procedure. Ask about charges for the physical examination, necessary bloodwork or other pre-op diagnostic procedures (depending on the overall health of your pet), anesthesia, IV catheter and fluids, monitoring during anesthesia (blood pressure, ECG, etc), pain medicine, dental radiographs, antibiotics, etc. Veterinary clinics vary widely on what they offer for the price they charge. Shop around for quality of care not just who is the cheapest.
Shenandoah Vet Clinic - south College Station
That is obscene. I've had several dogs need a tooth extraction, and I've had them done at Van Stavern by both Dr. Bay and Dr. Dennis. The blood work, x rays, teeth cleaning, extraction, meds, all of it was less than half what you were quoted. I believe they charge by weight for anesthesia. I've been very pleased with their work.
Shenandoah Vet Clinic did 3-4 extractions on our dog for $500. He's extra expensive because his breed is extra sensitive to anesthesia so that seems pretty pricey.
I bet the $700 was from the vet school.
$700 is not a bad price, especially considering all of the factors that Mimi mentioned - along with which tooth needs to be extracted.
When it comes to such a procedure, quality is huge.
I'm used to seeing prices in the area of $1200, so I'd jump on that $700 in a heartbeat. Of course, depends on what's really going on with that specific pet.
If you need a no-interest payment plan for 6 to 12 months, check into Care Credit.
When it comes to such a procedure, quality is huge.
I'm used to seeing prices in the area of $1200, so I'd jump on that $700 in a heartbeat. Of course, depends on what's really going on with that specific pet.
If you need a no-interest payment plan for 6 to 12 months, check into Care Credit.
quote:What breed?
He's extra expensive because his breed is extra sensitive to anesthesia so that seems pretty pricey.
quote:Whippet and he's 16 1/2 years old.quote:What breed?
He's extra expensive because his breed is extra sensitive to anesthesia so that seems pretty pricey.
My sweet old guy (13 yrs) had to have a major tooth extraction. Our vet is Dr. Baggs at West Villa Maria. I think our bill was about $400 and we were very happy with how everything went. We elected to do a full senior bloodwork panel prior to the procedure, so bloodwork would have been extra. Otherwise, it included his dental cleaning, anesthesia, IV drip, antibiotics, and pain meds (in hospital and prescription.)
I would just call around and get some estimates from different vets. But make sure they know it's a major extraction because it does make a difference. It takes a lot longer to remove a major tooth, so more surgery time and more anesthesia, etc.
I would just call around and get some estimates from different vets. But make sure they know it's a major extraction because it does make a difference. It takes a lot longer to remove a major tooth, so more surgery time and more anesthesia, etc.