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  1. Quote Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke
    I think "expensive" and "California" are synomonous!
    Amen brother!

    The E's are going together... to the vet this Saturday. I will ask the price of cleaning and extraction (and pray neither of them need it!)

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    Max had his toofies cleaned in either 2003 or 2004....I can't remember just when.....and he had 2 extractions. The total bill only came to about $400 and some change. That's Canadian money don't forget and now it's up to $1.10 US last time I checked. hee hee

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    Debbie, Even for CA these prices seem way too high. I just looked up Storm's dental cleaning record and he had his teeth cleaned in Jan.2006. He had the pre-op blood work done and one tooth extracted. This was at my old vets and they were also having a dental special so I saved 20% off of the cleaning. Here's the breakdown of the cost:

    Laboratory -Inside.......
    Pcv-Total Protein 16.00
    Pre-Op Panel- In House 42.00

    Injectables...............
    Antibiotic Injection 42.50 Intravenous Catheter 34.50
    Pain Control Injection 42.50

    Dentistry................
    Dental Special Feline 2006 140.00
    Office Call/Exam Oral
    Induction- Minor
    Isoflurane- Short- 15-30
    Dental Cleaning-Feline-Routine
    Polish Teeth- Feline -Routine
    Flouride Treatment- Feline
    Dental Charting
    Chlorhex Dental Chews
    Dental Special Discount Feline
    Extraction(s)- Routine 75.00

    Prescription Medications........................
    Clavamox Tabs 62.5mg 13.81
    Buprenex Oral (Per ml) 20.45
    ______
    Total 427.26


    Starr had his teeth cleaned at the same vet in Dec.2006 without any extractions.

    Pain Control Injection 46.50
    Pre-Op Panel -In-House 46.50
    Antibiotic Injection 46.50
    Intravenous Catheter 36.50
    Pcv-Total Protein 18.00
    Antirobe Aquadrops 20ml 11.50
    Dental Cleaning-F9 Package 199.00
    Level-1 Hospitalization 48.00
    Discount-Dental Special 2006 -90.50
    ______
    Total 362.00

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    Thanks for all the info everyone. Neither Tubby nor Peanut ever had their teeth cleaned (vet never mentioned they needed it), so this is all new to me.

    We found another vet that is actually nearby that quoted "around $500.00" depending on "which phase" her teeth and gums are in. I guess it goes from Phase 1 to Phase 5, with Phase 5 being the most expensive. Let's hope and pray for Phase 1.

    The people in this place were way nicer than the first place we went. The first place we went is a HUGE place with probably 10 vets, and I got the feeling it wasn't to personal of a place, where you'd never see the same doctor twice, much less the same person at the front desk. The 3 place - which is the $500.00 price - was just sooo much nicer. A lady came in with a 14 week old Doberman and she and Terry were talking while I was asking questions at the front desk. Turns out this lady had recently had her 15 year old Rottweiler put down. She was telling Terry how she had taken it to the expensive place because they are the only emergency vets in the area. When she went to visit the dog, they had her tied in a cage where her head was forced up into an uncomfortable position by the leash - supposedly to restrict movement. The lady was appalled at the treatment. First of all the dog was 13 years old and had obviously been traumatized by whatever the emergency was. Second of all she was not an aggressive Rottie and had never been a problem for any vet she had ever been taken to. The lady said it took her 3 weeks to get the dog's spirit back after that one overnight stay.

    Needless to say, after hearing that story, and seeing how the girls at this front desk treated not only the lady and her dog like family, made me feel soooo much better and I went ahead and made an initial appointment for Robin. At that time, the vet will determine the best course of action, and whether or not any extractions will be needed.

    Oh, and an initial appointment with the expensive place was $82.50 and at this place it was $52.50. Just in appointments alone I'll save a ton of money with this place.....and receive more personal care too.

    I guess the moral of the story is it pays to shop around. I'll be sure to let you all know what the vet says after Robin's appt next Tuesday.

    Sara, good luck with the E's this weekend!
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    There is an emergency clinic like that here, not as expensive as the one you went to, that's for sure, but very impersonal and I didn't like the vibe there, so I never did treat any of my cats there. I went w/someone I was dating at that time and he didn't like it much either but he went there anyhow, only to find another place he liked better soon thereafter. It truly does pay to shop around but sometimes when an emergency strikes, we're left feeling helpless and as if we have no other choice. I'm glad this isn't a real emergency for you and that you found a place you like much better.
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    Quote Originally Posted by krazyaboutkatz
    Debbie, Even for CA these prices seem way too high. I just looked up Storm's dental cleaning record and he had his teeth cleaned in Jan.2006. He had the pre-op blood work done and one tooth extracted. This was at my old vets and they were also having a dental special so I saved 20% off of the cleaning. Here's the breakdown of the cost:

    Laboratory -Inside.......
    Pcv-Total Protein 16.00
    Pre-Op Panel- In House 42.00

    Injectables...............
    Antibiotic Injection 42.50 Intravenous Catheter 34.50
    Pain Control Injection 42.50

    Dentistry................
    Dental Special Feline 2006 140.00
    Office Call/Exam Oral
    Induction- Minor
    Isoflurane- Short- 15-30
    Dental Cleaning-Feline-Routine
    Polish Teeth- Feline -Routine
    Flouride Treatment- Feline
    Dental Charting
    Chlorhex Dental Chews
    Dental Special Discount Feline
    Extraction(s)- Routine 75.00

    Prescription Medications........................
    Clavamox Tabs 62.5mg 13.81
    Buprenex Oral (Per ml) 20.45
    ______
    Total 427.26


    Starr had his teeth cleaned at the same vet in Dec.2006 without any extractions.

    Pain Control Injection 46.50
    Pre-Op Panel -In-House 46.50
    Antibiotic Injection 46.50
    Intravenous Catheter 36.50
    Pcv-Total Protein 18.00
    Antirobe Aquadrops 20ml 11.50
    Dental Cleaning-F9 Package 199.00
    Level-1 Hospitalization 48.00
    Discount-Dental Special 2006 -90.50
    ______
    Total 362.00
    Basically those sound fairly similar to our prices with a few exceptions...

    $46.50 for antibiotic or pain injections??!! WOW!!

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    I hope the vet will let you try some good dental treats/food for the kitties - that might make the 'stage' of their care less expensive.

    I have also heard stories - one from my friend Donna (in Cochrane!) - that she had a vet who used his thumbnail to pry tartar off kitties' teeth. I guess it actually worked quite well, as the tartar forms on the outside of the teeth.

    Maybe if you promise hubby a nice manicure....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Catty1
    I hope the vet will let you try some good dental treats/food for the kitties - that might make the 'stage' of their care less expensive.

    I have also heard stories - one from my friend Donna (in Cochrane!) - that she had a vet who used his thumbnail to pry tartar off kitties' teeth. I guess it actually worked quite well, as the tartar forms on the outside of the teeth.

    Maybe if you promise hubby a nice manicure....
    The dental treats/food pretty much only help tartar from forming. Once it's already formed all the teeth brushing and treats in the world won't eliminate it without cleaning. Although it might keep it from advancing further though. They are really helpful once a dentistry has been done to keep teeth healthy longer.

    Using a thumbnail to pry tartar off is only cosmetic and doesn't really help dental health any. *see my long post above*

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
    Thanks for all the info everyone. Neither Tubby nor Peanut ever had their teeth cleaned (vet never mentioned they needed it), so this is all new to me.
    Same thing for all my cats...! Is it really necessary to have this done? I don't think they would "approve"
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom

    Needless to say, after hearing that story, and seeing how the girls at this front desk treated not only the lady and her dog like family, made me feel soooo much better and I went ahead and made an initial appointment for Robin. At that time, the vet will determine the best course of action, and whether or not any extractions will be needed.
    Sounds like a good plan and a good place. I always need to feel comfortable with the people who care for my furbaby. The thought of leaving her with someone strange is hard enough, knowing that person cares about how she feels makes a difference.

    Good luck
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    For those of you with young cats, if you start early with in-home teeth cleaning they get used to it and the long term benefits are healthy teeth and gums. There are products like a cat or dog fingertip toothbrushes and toothpaste. I have used salmon and chicken flavored toothpaste too.
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  12. Well...Eddie needs his teeth cleaned in the next 6 months. Estimate is $477.58 (the .58 is important... )

    Of that...$316 is anesthesia....the cleaning is $74.00. Geez...

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    This was bugging me so I looked up the bill for Boo's teeth cleaning and it was $193.31. It included Clindamycin, pre-op medication, 2 x-rays, anesthesia, pre-anesthesia exam, intubation, cleaning and polishing. No extractions. I think I got a pretty good deal compared to some of the quotes here on PT.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maya & Inka's mommy
    Same thing for all my cats...! Is it really necessary to have this done? I don't think they would "approve"

    If you vet hasn't mentioned needing a dentistry then they probably don't need it yet. Heredity along with diet plays a big factor in when or if your individual pet will need a dentistry and how often.

    If your vet says they need one, then it IS important. Like with our own teeth, tartar and plaque get into the gums, and also the bacteria. Once in the gums it spreads to the entire body which if left untreated can even cause heart/liver/kidney problems.

    What is really hard at work, is when we have a client that has refused a dentistry time and time again and then have to watch them cry their hearts out when their pet has to be euthanized at a younger age than necessary because of failing heart etc that was totally preventable.

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    The results are in. Her teeth are really pretty bad. He showed them to me since I have been unable to get her to show them to me herself and they actually do look painful to me. The call it "Stage II" which means it's way more than a regular plain old cleaning. Stage II Dental is $525.00, but then they give a Stage II discount of $105.00. Why not just make the cost $420.00 and forget the discount part - do people really feel like they're getting more of a deal if the price is jacked up then discounted? Oh well.....we'll save that discussion for another day.

    Along with the Stage II Dental, there are anesthesia costs, and a simple extraction is only $15.00. He said he won't know if there needs to be any extractions until he "goes in." If there is more than 3 millimeters of root showing, he'll extract.

    He says he's been doing this for 47 years, and I really felt comfortable with him, so I think she's in good hands. I made an appointment for this Thursday. I have to drop her off by 8:15 am and I'll be able to pick her up that same afternoon.

    I really hate to do this to her. Poor little girl was so terrified she just let him do what he pleased with her, then went hiding in the corner of her carrier again when he was done poking and prodding. But she'll be so much better off once it's done.

    Oh, and the kicker on the quote was the bottom line "Complimentary Pedicure.....$0.00" I wish my dentist included complimentary pedicures when I got my teeth cleaned!

    Will let you all know how she does when I get her home again Thursday afternoon.

    Sara, it's almost worth the trip to bring her to your vet!
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