Just got off of the phone with the other dental vet's office.
It's a $90 consult where no work is performed, just look him over and evaluate his condition. OK, maybe they stuff a thermometer up his butt, I count that as work... He hates that. $150 for blood work. IF IF IF he is in good enough shape to undergo anesthetized dental CLEANING, it's $620.... ++++++ an undetermined cost per tooth for extraction.
So here's the plan: Our current appointment for unanesthetized dental cleaning is for 21 Jan. The Dental tech/vet will FIRST evaluate Gucci/Crab Baits condition and suitability for the procedure. If he is suitable, she'll clean his teeth, $211. If he is not suitable, no charge. In addition, we'll be left with going next door to the other vet at the expected $1200 to $1800 dental cleaning and tooth extraction. If he is in good enough health.
That's about it. The Seattle area vets, and every thing else, are pretty expensive.
:thum bdown
Gucci is in good shape today, heading out for a very short walk, he'll be wearing his sweater EVEN THOUGH it slows him down and shortens the walk.
