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Old 11-15-2009, 04:43 AM   #2
dwerten
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where at in ohio do you live my dh is from youngstown and graduated from osu - go bucks

I personally do not have the vet do it and i go to a board certified dentist as this breed is known for periodontal disease so i take them to the best. I pay $600 for basic cleaning but by the time they do the blood work, extractions, etc it ends up being appx 600-1000

Make sure NOT to cut corners for the safety of your dog - make sure they do blood work and urine free catch prior. Make sure they use isoflurine as better than even sevo as they come out slower for their small bodies and coming out too fast is not a good thing and also sevo has more incidents of hypothermia so someone has to watch the dog more closely when using sevo after the procedure. Make sure they use iv fluids and catheterization in case something goes wrong. Make sure they take xrays and most techs do the procedure and vet monitors so make sure they know what they are doing and ask if they went to dental school and what type of experience they have. I personally do not take any chances with mine and go to specialists but it is not cheap sadly so i wanted someone that specialized in dentistry to do my dogs dentals. I use CareCredit Healthcare Finance - Payment Plans and Financing for Cosmetic Surgery, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Veterinary & Other Medical Procedures to extend out the cost as well
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