Dental prices = poor house

[JERSEY BOY]

Originally Posted by jrsygal37

I'm in NJ also. My vet of 16 years wants $500 for a basic dental, no extractions. His spaying went up to ove $600. It was getting way too expensive. I took our newest edition to Popcorn Park Vet Clinic and she had a spay and dental today. The total cost for both was $334.00. The spay was $150 and the dental $180 plus the pain meds. No tax because they are a non-profit organization. I was very pleased with them. Gianna's teeth look great and well she's in pain from the spay but that is normal. Bella and Tia are going in on March 3 for their pre-dental exam and blood work. Gianna's pre-exam which included all her vaccinations, blood work, as well as heart worm testing was only $120 total for everything. It's sad but the vets here in NJ are getting so expensive that you can't even afford them anymore. I pulled four of my girl's papers to bring to Popcorn for their dentals and Mimi is going to be spayed next month. She was too sick as a baby to be done. She's 17 months old now and we are doing that and also having her double teeth pulled. Thought I'd mention this and see if you are local to them. It's a big savings and the vets are wonderful. All women, which was great for Gianna since she is so fearful of men. The other place which is great is Atlantic City Humane Society. They are $100 for a spay, but seem higher on their blood work. Not sure how much on a dental, but I've heard good things about them as well. Elaine

Great info! I am way up in northern NJ I am going to shop around

[abbey46923]

I just had 3 of my dogs teeth cleaned today and it cost me $553.22 for all 3 of them, Feb is dental month here. This included blood panel, Isoflurane, nails, ears, no exractions. Another one of my dogs went about a month ago due to an infection in his gums and an extraction and antibiotics, it cost me almost the same amount for just him, besides the fact that he ended up a pretty sick little guy. So i got 3 done for the price of the one a month and half ago.
I agree the price's are way out there.

[Ellie May]

$200-$250 for a stage 1 cleaning (includes IV fluids, Iso, whatever monitoring is needed)(does NOT include bloodwork, extractions, xrays). Small pre-op profile is $44. Total body function is $94. So about $250 - $300 with bloodwork. Not bad. Dentals with extractions and xrays go up quite a bit.

[jrsygal37]

Originally Posted by abbey46923

I just had 3 of my dogs teeth cleaned today and it cost me $553.22 for all 3 of them, Feb is dental month here. This included blood panel, Isoflurane, nails, ears, no exractions. Another one of my dogs went about a month ago due to an infection in his gums and an extraction and antibiotics, it cost me almost the same amount for just him, besides the fact that he ended up a pretty sick little guy. So i got 3 done for the price of the one a month and half ago.
I agree the price's are way out there.

It's dental month here in NJ too and the price still is almost $500 and then they give you 10 percent off. Still extremely high. NJ is so expensive for everthing. Hubby and I were just talking about moving out of the state. Car insurance too. We pay for three cars $350 dollars a month for car insurance.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by jrsygal37

It's dental month here in NJ too and the price still is almost $500 and then they give you 10 percent off. Still extremely high. NJ is so expensive for everthing. Hubby and I were just talking about moving out of the state. Car insurance too. We pay for three cars $350 dollars a month for car insurance.

Check out Texas!

[yorkieusa]

I think ours was $155 in December. That included the pre-op blood work, a vet doing the cleaning, not a tech; all of the other stuff, incl fluoride and loving care. Forgot, but they did her nails at the same time.

[Britster]

I spent a fortune on Jackson's teeth.... He got a Vital Pulpotomy (or something of the sorts) for an over-bite where his canine tooth was poking into his upper gums, causing an indent to form. Sooo he had to get x-rays, shave the tooth down, get a filling/cap, and a dental, and it was all around $1300. Plus not including the prior vet visit at the regular vet for bloodwork and yearly check-up, etc, which ended up being almost $200. *sigh*

[lillymae]

Dental prices are outrages these days , I'm glad I was a dental hygienist & a vet tech and am able to do my own dentals with no anaesthetic & they even let me use the water pick on them. My babies are all so good about letting me do their dentals. I know that lots of vets use the fluoride but IMO I would not allow them to use it on my babies as it has been linked to oral cancer in humans & animals.

[zowiandnikasmom]

dental prices at my vet (near chicago) are $190 including anesthesia and cleaning. iv fluids during surgery is $36, pre-op bloodwork around $100, ecg on heart $65, $40 per tooth extraction. (unless they are pulling baby teeth, it is more like $5 each) antibiotics are included, pain meds are about $30.
last february, my 2 girls went in for dentals and everything in the end for the 2 of them (including preop bloodwork, etc.) was about $900. that included one extraction on my older girl zowi and several retained baby teeth removed from pixie. this was during dental month (february) at our vets office and i saved about $100 because they were running a special. i have my girl's teeth cleaned every 2 years and the price goes up considerably each time.

i'm sorry to hear that your sweet bella has addison's. my zowi (11 years old) was diagnosed with cushing's disease (opposite of addison's) last june and i understand the high cost of treating/monitoring, and what you're going through trying to keep your little one well. i too would be afraid with bella's conditions to take her to someone else and would rather pay more knowing she's with someone who knows her conditions and has already been trusted and is treating her successfully. you will know she is the very best of hands. bella is very lucky to have you, sounds like you're a great mommy. hope all goes well for you and bella!

[Teresa Ford]

I am so sorry about the cost of health care for us and our Yorkies. I am retired and live mostly on a fixed income. So I understand what you mean.
Pre opp tests & Dentals with no extractions are around $300 here in central Fl. But it varies with the Vet and area of Fl. you live in. My son's vet near Naples Fl. charged $550 but, the pre-tests were not included. My friend who lives in Tampa got a Dental for her Yorkie. it was $400 and included pre tests, take home meds, 1 extraction.
My only suggestion is to have a honest discussion with your Vet and see what happens.

[mojo]

I went back to the vet a week and a half ago so he could re-evaluate her and schedule her for the dental/extraction of ONE tooth and spay. He said she might need to have a few extracted and quoted me for four. I was really shocked how it went from 1 to 4. My price quote was $600 something up to $960.
So she had her surgery today and he called me late this afternoon. Told me who he was, yada, yada and then loooong pause and my heart dropped into my stomach. I really thought I lost her. Good news, she was done with surgery, bad news, he extracted 14 teeth I nearly fell to the floor. For one thing she has bad teeth (due to her illness???), but I didn't even expect that at all. I was also surprised they didn't call and tell me or get permission; I don't know, it was just shocking.
They charged me like $460, less than the quote?, not sure if that was accidental. Charged me 2 extraction fees. Didn't get it, but was in no mood to discuss it.
I just think it was pretty drastic given her fragile state (addisons disease). She is on narcotics, so she is confused, in pain, tired, doesn't want to settle. I have blood all over the blanket from her mouth ((not bleeding profusely, just leaking, I guess)). She has had a little bit of water and literally one tiny shred of cheese. I feel sick! Also, they gave her the rx for the narcotic, and metacam, but I was told by the addisons group no way can she take the metacam as she is on prednisone! So I'm totally freaked out, call the vets, the dr. says just don't give her the prednisone until she completes the metacam. Wellll, she can't live without the pred and he should know you cannot just discontinue it (she's been on it like 6 years). So everyone is telling me just to not give it to her; dr states it's a small dose, it will be fine. Honestly, this is horrifying and confusing.
I just pray she will be feeling better tomorrow Just came to update the thread, ended up venting. Thanks.

[JERSEY BOY]

Originally Posted by mojo

I went back to the vet a week and a half ago so he could re-evaluate her and schedule her for the dental/extraction of ONE tooth and spay. He said she might need to have a few extracted and quoted me for four. I was really shocked how it went from 1 to 4. My price quote was $600 something up to $960.
So she had her surgery today and he called me late this afternoon. Told me who he was, yada, yada and then loooong pause and my heart dropped into my stomach. I really thought I lost her. Good news, she was done with surgery, bad news, he extracted 14 teeth I nearly fell to the floor. For one thing she has bad teeth (due to her illness???), but I didn't even expect that at all. I was also surprised they didn't call and tell me or get permission; I don't know, it was just shocking.
They charged me like $460, less than the quote?, not sure if that was accidental. Charged me 2 extraction fees. Didn't get it, but was in no mood to discuss it.




I just think it was pretty drastic given her fragile state (addisons disease). She is on narcotics, so she is confused, in pain, tired, doesn't want to settle. I have blood all over the blanket from her mouth ((not bleeding profusely, just leaking, I guess)). She has had a little bit of water and literally one tiny shred of cheese. I feel sick! Also, they gave her the rx for the narcotic, and metacam, but I was told by the addisons group no way can she take the metacam as she is on prednisone! So I'm totally freaked out, call the vets, the dr. says just don't give her the prednisone until she completes the metacam. Wellll, she can't live without the pred and he should know you cannot just discontinue it (she's been on it like 6 years). So everyone is telling me just to not give it to her; dr states it's a small dose, it will be fine. Honestly, this is horrifying and confusing.
I just pray she will be feeling better tomorrow Just came to update the thread, ended up venting. Thanks.

Poor baby hope she feels better today

[Ellie May]

I'm sorry.

They probably felt bad about misquoting what needed to be done, so charged less. But the vet should have called you mid-dental.

Can she have Bupranex and tramadol?

[Perrella]

Originally Posted by mojo

I went back to the vet a week and a half ago so he could re-evaluate her and schedule her for the dental/extraction of ONE tooth and spay. He said she might need to have a few extracted and quoted me for four. I was really shocked how it went from 1 to 4. My price quote was $600 something up to $960.
So she had her surgery today and he called me late this afternoon. Told me who he was, yada, yada and then loooong pause and my heart dropped into my stomach. I really thought I lost her. Good news, she was done with surgery, bad news, he extracted 14 teeth I nearly fell to the floor. For one thing she has bad teeth (due to her illness???), but I didn't even expect that at all. I was also surprised they didn't call and tell me or get permission; I don't know, it was just shocking.
They charged me like $460, less than the quote?, not sure if that was accidental. Charged me 2 extraction fees. Didn't get it, but was in no mood to discuss it.
I just think it was pretty drastic given her fragile state (addisons disease). She is on narcotics, so she is confused, in pain, tired, doesn't want to settle. I have blood all over the blanket from her mouth ((not bleeding profusely, just leaking, I guess)). She has had a little bit of water and literally one tiny shred of cheese. I feel sick! Also, they gave her the rx for the narcotic, and metacam, but I was told by the addisons group no way can she take the metacam as she is on prednisone! So I'm totally freaked out, call the vets, the dr. says just don't give her the prednisone until she completes the metacam. Wellll, she can't live without the pred and he should know you cannot just discontinue it (she's been on it like 6 years). So everyone is telling me just to not give it to her; dr states it's a small dose, it will be fine. Honestly, this is horrifying and confusing.
I just pray she will be feeling better tomorrow Just came to update the thread, ended up venting. Thanks.

Oh, poor little baby, I hope she is feeling much better today. Hugs to you both. It's horrible when we have to see them in pain and so miserable.

[Tessa327]

That does sound like an insane price to charge for dental. I feel for you. Last summer Daisy's leg surgery ran me close to 2 grand. We just recently got her spayed and Tessa is appointed for a dental in 2 weeks. These girls know how to break mommy's bank. It's times like this I am glad I only have 2, anymore and I may have to put them and myself up for adoption. Sorry I kid. On a serious note your vet may overcharge because yours is a high risk surgery. You may want to look at pet insurance options. I would do a price comparison between different clinics as well.

Hope she gets well soon.