When we got Barley from a rescue two years ago I noticed he had a broken off about half way down canine bottom tooth. I had my vet look at it and she didn't see a need to pull it if it wasn't causing issues. She's checked it every year and all was well up until Thursday morning. His little cheek swelled up so we had to go in to see our vet. And boy did Barley got a through exam (poor guy) to rule out a bite of some kind. Then just as I has suspected she said the tooth is the cause for the swelled up cheek. She spotted very dark red gums under the tooth and normal pink gums away from it. She started him on antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory & pain medicine. Tomorrow morning he's going in to have it removed once and for all. Good news is all the tooth brushing has paid off and he does not need a dental still
So thrilled about that.
Now I have to ask, just to know...it's gonna be $250 to $300 for the one tooth pull...is that a normal price for such a procedure? Not that I can do anything but pay it right now so my little man continues to get better, but I'm curious.
I snapped a couple pictures while at the vet's of him sitting on the waiting bench and thought I'd share. Please, keep him in your prayers tomorrow. Thank you!!!!!
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